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Summary
US broker/agency merger & acquisition deal volume fell in 2023 were down 45% from the 2021 peak and down 20% vs. 2022. What catalysts are behind the drop, and what shifts on the horizon could result in a return to robust M&A activity?
Discussion questions include:
- Hard market, interest rates, valuations – what’s behind the recent drop in M&A activity?
- Overview of potential M&A activity in insurtechs, MGAs, carriers and agents/brokers
- What catalysts could reignite the M&A market?
- What’s the potential impact of change in national leadership in US, UK and Europe?
- Could M&A become a survival tool for distressed companies? Could this tempt opportunistic buyers to enter the market?
- How hungry is private capital to enter the market today?
- How might M&A impact the insurance landscape going forward?
Speaker
John Stamatis
Co-Head of North America
John Stamatis joined Howden Tiger Capital Markets & Advisory (HTCMA) in June of 2015.
Keith Roux
Managing Director
Mr. Roux joined Bain Capital in 2023. He is a Managing Director on the Bain Capital Insurance team.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Phil Trem
Senior Vice President
As President of MarshBerry's Financial Advisory Division, Phil brings extensive knowledge in merger & acquisition (M&A) advisory and operations, specifically in the business and technology arenas and is a trusted partner for buyers and sellers who depend on his proficiency at deal negotiation, due diligence, deal execution and integration planning.
Moderator
Meg Green
Senior Editor
Meg Green is managing editor of Insider Engage.
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