Unique M&A Challenges and Opportunities in the Insurance Sector
Fri Feb 06 2026
Most insurance agency owners fear that rising interest rates have killed their exit valuations—but the data suggests otherwise. In this episode, Jason Murgio and Steven Nigro reveal why the fee-based distribution market remains red-hot despite economic friction.
Learn how to navigate the shift from risk-bearing carriers to high-margin agencies and where private equity is still deploying aggressive capital. Discover how to turn your insurance agency into a premium target in a high-demand, low-supply environment. Watch now and sharpen your edge at MAAdvisor.com
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Show Notes
Resilience of the 2025 insurance fee-based distribution market
Why strategic and PE-backed groups remain aggressive buyers
Navigating valuations in a non-zero interest rate environment
The shift from balance-sheet risk to high-margin distribution
Identifying high-quality insurance assets in a selective market
Role of MGAs in modern insurance capital structures
Consolidation trends: Small agencies vs. national platforms
Talent and succession: The human capital side of M&A
How AI is redefining carrier underwriting and agency distribution
2026 Outlook: Why the deal pipeline remains robust
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Most insurance agency owners fear that rising interest rates have killed their exit valuations—but the data suggests otherwise. In this episode, Jason Murgio and Steven Nigro reveal why the fee-based distribution market remains red-hot despite economic friction. Learn how to navigate the shift from risk-bearing carriers to high-margin agencies and where private equity is still deploying aggressive capital. Discover how to turn your insurance agency into a premium target in a high-demand, low-supply environment. Watch now and sharpen your edge at MAAdvisor.com #MAAdvisor #InsuranceMA #AgencyValuations Show Notes Resilience of the 2025 insurance fee-based distribution market Why strategic and PE-backed groups remain aggressive buyers Navigating valuations in a non-zero interest rate environment The shift from balance-sheet risk to high-margin distribution Identifying high-quality insurance assets in a selective market Role of MGAs in modern insurance capital structures Consolidation trends: Small agencies vs. national platforms Talent and succession: The human capital side of M&A How AI is redefining carrier underwriting and agency distribution 2026 Outlook: Why the deal pipeline remains robust Subscribe for your daily source of transaction news. https://maadvisor.com Connect with our global community of dealmaking professionals. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-m&a-advisor Follow the latest trends and stories from the industry’s influential figures. https://www.facebook.com/maadvisor Watch masterclass strategies and exclusive interviews on our official channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/Maadvisor