Insurance agency M&A activity is down 40% from the previous five-year average, with 439 acquisitions announced through September 2026, OPTIS reports.
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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.
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.
Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Dip 12% in 2025
Deals for property & casualty and benefits brokers in US and Canada slip but include purchases of four firms with $268 million to $2.9 billion in revenues, OPTIS Partners report
Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Down 10% YTD Despite Recent Uptick
Deals for P&C and benefits brokers in United States and Canada are down this year, but last two quarters have bucked the trend, OPTIS Partners reports
