An update on Agency Checklists’ proprietary list of agency acquisition activity in New England for Q1-2026
OPTIS: Insurance Agency M&A Down 6% in Q1 2026, With Signs of Stabilization
OPTIS reports 148 insurance agency M&A deals in Q1 2026, down 6%, with private equity buyers driving activity and signs the market may be stabilizing.
ACORD: Carrier M&A Has Become a Smaller-Volume, Higher-Risk Game
Fewer deals are getting done, but the stakes are higher
Davis & Towle Insurance Group Announces Partnership with The Insurance Source
Latest addition to the Davis & Towle Group’s growing list of affiliated independent insurance agencies
Cushman Insurance Group Acquires New Bedford’s Bergeron Agency
Both independent agencies are based in Southeastern Mass.
