New England insurance agency M&A fell 47% in the first half of 2026, with eight publicly announced transactions compared with 15 a year earlier.
Insurance Agency M&A Falls 15% in First Half of 2026
Insurance agency M&A fell 15% in the first half of 2026 to its slowest pace since 2016, while P&C agencies accounted for 68% of sellers.
MAPFRE-Safety Merger Creates New Force in Massachusetts P&C Insurance
MAPFRE will acquire Safety Insurance in a $1.54 billion all-cash transaction, creating one of New England’s largest personal lines insurance groups.
King Risk Partners Expands Massachusetts Presence with Acquisition of Perry Insurance Agency
King Risk Partners acquired North Andover’s Perry Insurance Agency, continuing its Massachusetts expansion through strategic independent agency acquisitions.
SIAA-affiliated Sequel Insurance Agencies Acquires Five Independent Agencies
SIAA-affiliated Sequel Insurance Agencies acquired five independent agencies, including Worcester’s Feingold & Feingold.
