Latest Agencies Headlines
All the headlines from our Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
World Insurance Acquired Grandview Brokerage of Brooklyn
Feb 20 2025 // National insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC announced that it acquired the business of Grandview Brokerage LLC of Brooklyn, New York last November. Grandview provides commercial and personal insurance with...
Former Florida Broker, Others Charged in Insurance Fraud Schemes
Feb 20 2025 // One person in Texas and four people in Florida, including a previously licensed insurance broker, face insurance fraud charges in separate schemes, local and federal authorities said Wednesday. In Hialeah, Florida, three...
Insurance and Technology: A Dynamic Duo for Modern Agencies
Feb 20 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry, a powerful alliance has emerged – the dynamic duo of insurance and technology. This partnership...
Former Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced to Probation for $1.4M Theft
Feb 19 2025 // A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced this month to five years of probation for thefts exceeding $1.4 million. Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, stole and misappropriated funds, including premiums for pre-need...
Markets/Coverages: Cyber Portfolio Quoting for US Brokers From CFC; New DUAL Fine Art Coverage Capacity; Falcon Risk’s Pro Liability for Agents, Brokers
Feb 19 2025 // CFC Launches Cyber Portfolio Quoting for American Brokers CFC said it has launched a new service to automate quoting for up to thousands of policies. Initially available for CFC’s cyber products, US brokers can now...
Insurance Services of New England Adds 8 Connecticut Agencies
Feb 13 2025 // Regional independent agency network Insurance Services of New England (ISNE) reported it has expanded into Connecticut with eight additional agencies. The Connecticut agencies ISNE is welcoming to its network are Ahrens,...
Making the Shift in 2025: How to Become an Independent Insurance Agent
Feb 13 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. The insurance industry is evolving rapidly in 2025, making it the perfect time to learn how to become an independent insurance agent. Agents should embrace...
North Carolina Insurance Agent Charged With Forgery, ID Theft on Life Insurance Policy
Feb 12 2025 // A North Carolina insurance agent is awaiting a court appearance next week after he was charged with fraudulently taking out a life insurance policy with Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. The North Carolina Department...
First MainStreet Adds 4 Partner Agencies
Feb 11 2025 // First MainStreet Insurance L.C. has announced addition of four new partner agencies. Borchardt Agency joined the platform on January 1st. Justin Borchardt, a third-generation insurance owner, has partnered with FMSI and...
People Moves: Marsh Names Former AXA XL Exec as UK Chair; Rokstone Taps Howden’s Winsley as Capacity Mgr. and Broker Relationship Dir.
Feb 11 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the broker Marsh and the managing general agency Rokstone. A summary of these new hires follows here. Marsh Names Former AXA XL Exec as UK Chair Marsh, the...
Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare? What’s Next for Independent Agents?
Feb 10 2025 // If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history, it is that both the property/casualty insurance industry and the independent agents who serve as its...
Clear Group Acquires Irish Broker Phelan Caswell Insurances
Feb 6 2025 // The Clear Group, the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of broker Phelan Caswell Insurances, based in Dublin, Ireland. The deal also sees Clear acquire the financial planning assets of the...
Washington Insurance Agent Charged With Stealing $424K in Premiums
Feb 6 2025 // A King County, Washington, judge issued a bench warrant a former Seattle insurance agent charged with stealing more than $400,000 in premiums from his clients. Edward Hadley was charged with nine counts of first-degree...
The Top 5 Benefits of Becoming an Independent Insurance Agent
Feb 6 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. An independent insurance agent represents multiple insurance carriers, offering a diverse array of policies to meet the distinct needs of their clients. The...
Sica Fletcher Index: Total Agency-Broker M&A Revenue Down 26% in 2024
Feb 4 2025 // The 22 acquirers that make up the Sica Fletcher Index were involved in 533 agent-broker deals in 2024, down 6% from 2023. Members completed 146 acquisitions during the fourth quarter 2024. This was 11% less than a year...
Breaking Open the Compliance Black Box: How M3 Insurance Took Back Control of Producer Licensing with AgentSync
Feb 4 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. When M3 Insurance began rapidly expanding its distribution channels, its existing licensing process wasn’t just inefficient: It was becoming a serious obstacle to...
Howden Said in Talks to Buy Insurance Broker Risk Strategies
Jan 31 2025 // Howden, one of the world’s largest closely held insurance brokers, is in talks to acquire Risk Strategies, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The talks to acquire Risk Strategies, which is ultimately...
UK Government Agencies Vulnerable to Cyberattacks, Watchdog Says
Jan 30 2025 // British government departments have operated hundreds of outdated computer systems and failed to meet their own cybersecurity targets, increasing the risk of a disruptive hack, a watchdog has found. The National Audit...
People Moves: Patel Named Chair of Canopius Managing Agents, Succeeding Meader; Evolin Broking Taps Downing From Miller to Launch Construction Division
Jan 29 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the re/insurer Canopius Group and the broker Evolin. A summary of these new hires follows here. Patel Named Chair of Canopius Managing Agents, Succeeding...
Strategies for Brokers as M&A Slows and Insurance Rates Soften
Jan 27 2025 // The brokerage industry is adapting to a changing landscape as macroeconomic conditions temper the tailwinds that have driven growth in recent years. High interest rates, historical valuations, and tighter access to capital...
