Two Truths and a Lie About the Insurance Agency M&A Environment
Given the massive number of M&A transactions in the IA system over the past decade, it has created an abundance of misinformation about the M&A environment for independent agency owners. In an effort to clear up some of the misconceptions, we are going to engage in a game of two truths and a lie. Truth…
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IA Valuations Announces Strategic Partnership with HawkSoft
Partnership connects performance analytics with HawkSoft’s agency management system to deliver insights that help owners confidently plan for their future. CANBY, Ore., March 19, 2026 – Today, IA Valuations and HawkSoft are announcing a collaboration to help independent agency owners take control of their future with data-driven business insights. IA Valuations, a leading provider of…
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How Publicly Traded Brokers’ Values Impact Retail Agencies’ Values
Most independent agency owners don’t wake up thinking about Arthur J. Gallagher’s balance sheet or the private equity cost of capital. You’re thinking about renewals, staffing, carrier relationships, and whether the market will soften or harden. But here’s the truth: the valuations making headlines in the insurance brokerage world are quietly shaping what your agency…
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