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M&A Services Newsletter- Q3 2024

M&A Services Newsletter- Q3 2024

M&A Services, Inc. Newsletter – Q3 2024

 
Letter from the CEO

We hope this finds you well. Merger & Acquisition Services had another successful quarter and was awarded:

“Financial Advisory Firm of the Year” 

By Insurance Insider 

We could not be prouder of the recognition that our Firm continues to receive. Such distinction presented to us by the Insurance Insider is a great accomplishment and honor. Our solid track record recognized by this award is the result of our extensive industry expertise, unwavering dedication, and undivided focus on each of our clients’ corporate development objectives. I am very proud of our amazing team for being fully devoted to our clients, day in and day out. And we are very appreciative of all our clients who have continually placed their trust in our services and expertise for over a quarter of a century. 

As we continue to deliver award-winning services, we strive to foster long term relationships with our current and prospective clients and invite you to schedule a time to connect with one of our senior advisors during any upcoming industry events this Fall where we will be at hand for face-to-face meetings, or at any other time that may be convenient. Please reach out to Vanessa Silva at vsilva@maservices.com to coordinate a meeting. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. 

We also would like to invite you to join Chris Hughes, our Managing Director of Insurance Distribution, and Jason Gaskell, VP of Strategic Markets at Oak Street Funding, for a webinar on the current M&A market on October 11th, 2024. Please follow this link to register and submit questions. 

With our staff of professionals having more than 100 years of combined experience in insurance, reinsurance, and investment banking, M&A Services is equipped to stay agile and ahead of the curve, to efficiently mitigate transaction execution risk, to better understand clients’ needs and develop specialized processes that effectively meet those demands. This proactive and customer-centric approach has enabled our Firm to differentiate itself from competitors, and to serve as a trusted advisor that can address all financial aspects of the insurance industry, offering incomparable concierge service. 

Most importantly however, throughout 26+ years in business, Merger & Acquisition Services has maintained its core values, which are to serve clients honestly, professionally and confidentially.

Looking forward to assisting you for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Jason C. Murgio, CEO

Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc.

 

 

Featured Events

 

Insurance Conferences

Members of our M&A Advisory Practice and Program Group will be participating in multiple Insurance Industry Conferences this Fall.

Our team will be available to discuss our current projects, market trends and ways we might be able to assist you with your corporate development projects.

To schedule a meeting, please contact Vanessa Silva at vsilva@maservices.com.

 

ITC Vegas - October 15-17  - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, NV 

24th Annual Target Markets Summit - October 21-23  - Westin Kierland Resort Scottsdale, AZ

 

Webinar

M&A Services, Inc. and Oak Street Funding 

Join Chris Hughes, our Managing Director of Insurance Distribution, and Jason Gaskell, VP of Strategic Markets at Oak Street Funding, for a webinar on the current M&A market on October 11th, 2024. 

Please follow this link to register and submit questions.

 

See all upcoming events here.

 
Selected Closed Transactions

                      
See all closed transactions here.

 

 
Shells

M&A Services is considered to be the trusted source for insurance companies and agencies that seek to start up an insurance carrier operation, expand their geographic footprint or enter the US insurance market. Successfully completing over 100 Insurance Shell Company transactions in the past 10 years, M&A Services continues to be the leading advisor throughout the United States.

M&A Services brings a team of senior financial advisors who can assist in all matters of a transaction and are available to discuss the process of buying and/or selling an Insurance Shell Company.

Current P&C Opportunities:

  • 40 state admitted P&C Shell
  • Regionally licensed admitted P&C Shell with licenses in CA, ID, IL, NY, OR, PA, WA.
  • Admitted P&C Shell with active licenses in AL, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WY.
  • NY only admitted P&C Shell.

 

Current L&H Opportunities:

  • Single state admitted L&H New York Shell.
  • Single state admitted Health California Shell.
  • Health Shell licensed in the Mid-Atlantic (DC, MD, VA).
  • HMO licensed in the Mid-Atlantic (DC, MD, VA).
  • HMO licensed in SC.
  • HMO licensed in VA.

 

Current P&C Agency/MGA Opportunities:

  • Clean agency shell with licenses in 40+ states.

 

Please contact Paul Procops at pprocops@maservices.com  to learn more about the process and the opportunities above.

Learn more about our Shell Transactions

 
Active Project – Alliance

M&A has been retained by a well-capitalized insurance group looking to acquire, through a loss portfolio transfer or reinsurance agreement, blocks of annuity (fixed or variable), life and/or Long Term Care Business. Our client is well versed in the management of these books of business and looking for carrier partners who seek a long term solution for blocks of business which are no longer core to their operations.

For more information on this project please contact Jason Murgio or Paul Procops.

 
Distribution

Insurance distribution transactions activity has remained relatively strong in Q3 2024, and is expected to pick up momentum as the interest rates cuts become reality as we walk into Q4 2024. 

Please join Chris Hughes, our Managing Director of Insurance Distribution, and Jason Gaskell, VP of Strategic Markets at Oak Street Funding, for a webinar on the current M&A market on October 11th, 2024. Please follow this link to register and submit questions. 

Further, Chris Hughes and Stephen Scales will be meeting with industry participants at the upcoming TMPAA Annual Target Markets Summit, October 21- 23 in Scottsdale, AZ. Please reach out to Vanessa Silva at vsilva@maservices.com to schedule an in-person meeting at the Summit.

For more information on Distribution and on how we can help you achieving your corporate strategic goals please contact Chris Hughes directly at chughes@maservices.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Learn more about Distribution services

 
Agency Financing

Through our registered broker-dealer, Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC, we develop custom financing solutions for agencies of all sizes. 

M&A Services' team of experienced dealmakers advises our clients through all aspects of capital financing and M&A transactions including sourcing lenders, producing offering memorandums, and assisting in preparing presentations for potential lenders and equity partners. 

M&A Services' expertise and industry knowledge allow us to approach a diverse cross section of capital providers simultaneously which often reduces the total time to fund transactions. Because M&A Services manages the entire process, agency owners are free to focus on running their business rather than managing the capital raising effort. 

If you are currently looking to raise capital for your agency, or MGA, to fund an acquisition, a partner buy-out/buy-in, or to refinance existing agency debt, contact us today to learn how Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC can develop a customized solution for you. 

Please contact Trevor Murgio directly at tmurgio@maservices.com . All inquiries will be held strictly confidential.

Learn more about Agency Financing

 
MGA Book Roll

M&A Services’ Book Roll offers a unique opportunity for Program Managers and MGAs to maximize the fee income stream of their existing books of business without selling their agency. This strategy is ideal for principals that recognize the value of the business they produce but not interested in divesting ownership. It allows agency owners to extract the embedded value of stable, low loss ratio business by partnering with highly rated paper who can assist and foster growth of existing books of profitable business. The program provides the following benefits for agency principals:

  • Allows the principals the ability to monetize their agency immediately without giving up any control or ownership
  • Continue to receive a market based commission structure
  • Partnership with established, financially sound, committed “A” rated carriers
  • A long term appointment contract offering stability and consistency in your markets
  • There is no financial obligation borne by the program manager to participate as M&A Services’ fees are borne by the carrier

M&A Services has over two decades of experience in the insurance sector, working with carriers, program managers and agencies, allowing us to help parties maximize their revenue stream. If you would be interested in learning more about how this Book Roll program works and if your agency might qualify, please contact Daniel Baransky directly at dbaransky@maservices.com. All inquiries are kept confidential and you incur no obligation to M&A Services.

 
Program Insurance

We continue to see private equity strong at work in the marketplace. Whether it is the continued development of acquisitions on the distribution side or the development of program capacity through the creation of new carriers, private equity is hard at work. The creation of these carriers should theoretically add more capacity for both new programs or the movement of programs to a more ‘user friendly’ environment. Often these new carriers will combine both the new capacity and the ability to acquire the distribution as part of the process.

Now that face to face meetings at conferences are happening mostly in the way they used to before the pandemic, we look forward to getting back to the good old handshake meetings and sitting across the table and discussing program opportunities.

For more information on Programs or to schedule an appointment with our advisors please contact us at info@maservices.com.

Learn more about Program Business services

 
Our Services

Merger & Acquisition Services is a boutique investment bank, specialist advisory and financial services firm devoted specifically to participants within the insurance industry.

Our mission is to provide concierge-level services and expertise within the insurance industry by assisting firms with their corporate development and acquisition/divestiture objectives. M&A Services has closed nearly 200 transactions over the past 25 years and has earned continuous placement within the “Top 5 Financial Advisors in Insurance Underwriting” according to S&P Global Market Intelligence/SNL Financial.

Our Services include:

  • Carrier M&A Transactions
  • Agency M&A Transactions
  • Agency Financing
  • Capital Raising
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Valuation Services
  • Program Business
  • Renewal Rights
  • Fronting
  • Reinsurance

CALL US TODAY at 212-750-0630 for a confidential consultation with one of our senior advisors.

Any information provided herein is indicative only, subject to change without notice, and does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell. Principals retain the exclusive right to negotiate and evaluate any transactions, and advisors of Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. and Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC. have no authority to do so. Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. does not underwrite securities, nor advise on, nor effect transactions in securities for the account of others.

* Investment banking services and securities transactions are provided through and completed by Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC., a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and member of FINRA and SIPC.

Copyright 2024 Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. & Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved

M&A Services Newsletter- Q3 2024
  • Oct 02, 2024

M&A Services, Inc. Newsletter – Q3 2024

 
Letter from the CEO

We hope this finds you well. Merger & Acquisition Services had another successful quarter and was awarded:

“Financial Advisory Firm of the Year” 

By Insurance Insider 

We could not be prouder of the recognition that our Firm continues to receive. Such distinction presented to us by the Insurance Insider is a great accomplishment and honor. Our solid track record recognized by this award is the result of our extensive industry expertise, unwavering dedication, and undivided focus on each of our clients’ corporate development objectives. I am very proud of our amazing team for being fully devoted to our clients, day in and day out. And we are very appreciative of all our clients who have continually placed their trust in our services and expertise for over a quarter of a century. 

As we continue to deliver award-winning services, we strive to foster long term relationships with our current and prospective clients and invite you to schedule a time to connect with one of our senior advisors during any upcoming industry events this Fall where we will be at hand for face-to-face meetings, or at any other time that may be convenient. Please reach out to Vanessa Silva at vsilva@maservices.com to coordinate a meeting. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. 

We also would like to invite you to join Chris Hughes, our Managing Director of Insurance Distribution, and Jason Gaskell, VP of Strategic Markets at Oak Street Funding, for a webinar on the current M&A market on October 11th, 2024. Please follow this link to register and submit questions. 

With our staff of professionals having more than 100 years of combined experience in insurance, reinsurance, and investment banking, M&A Services is equipped to stay agile and ahead of the curve, to efficiently mitigate transaction execution risk, to better understand clients’ needs and develop specialized processes that effectively meet those demands. This proactive and customer-centric approach has enabled our Firm to differentiate itself from competitors, and to serve as a trusted advisor that can address all financial aspects of the insurance industry, offering incomparable concierge service. 

Most importantly however, throughout 26+ years in business, Merger & Acquisition Services has maintained its core values, which are to serve clients honestly, professionally and confidentially.

Looking forward to assisting you for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Jason C. Murgio, CEO

Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc.

 

 

Featured Events

 

Insurance Conferences

Members of our M&A Advisory Practice and Program Group will be participating in multiple Insurance Industry Conferences this Fall.

Our team will be available to discuss our current projects, market trends and ways we might be able to assist you with your corporate development projects.

To schedule a meeting, please contact Vanessa Silva at vsilva@maservices.com.

 

ITC Vegas - October 15-17  - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, NV 

24th Annual Target Markets Summit - October 21-23  - Westin Kierland Resort Scottsdale, AZ

 

Webinar

M&A Services, Inc. and Oak Street Funding 

Join Chris Hughes, our Managing Director of Insurance Distribution, and Jason Gaskell, VP of Strategic Markets at Oak Street Funding, for a webinar on the current M&A market on October 11th, 2024. 

Please follow this link to register and submit questions.

 

See all upcoming events here.

 
Selected Closed Transactions

                      
See all closed transactions here.

 

 
Shells

M&A Services is considered to be the trusted source for insurance companies and agencies that seek to start up an insurance carrier operation, expand their geographic footprint or enter the US insurance market. Successfully completing over 100 Insurance Shell Company transactions in the past 10 years, M&A Services continues to be the leading advisor throughout the United States.

M&A Services brings a team of senior financial advisors who can assist in all matters of a transaction and are available to discuss the process of buying and/or selling an Insurance Shell Company.

Current P&C Opportunities:

  • 40 state admitted P&C Shell
  • Regionally licensed admitted P&C Shell with licenses in CA, ID, IL, NY, OR, PA, WA.
  • Admitted P&C Shell with active licenses in AL, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WY.
  • NY only admitted P&C Shell.

 

Current L&H Opportunities:

  • Single state admitted L&H New York Shell.
  • Single state admitted Health California Shell.
  • Health Shell licensed in the Mid-Atlantic (DC, MD, VA).
  • HMO licensed in the Mid-Atlantic (DC, MD, VA).
  • HMO licensed in SC.
  • HMO licensed in VA.

 

Current P&C Agency/MGA Opportunities:

  • Clean agency shell with licenses in 40+ states.

 

Please contact Paul Procops at pprocops@maservices.com  to learn more about the process and the opportunities above.

Learn more about our Shell Transactions

 
Active Project – Alliance

M&A has been retained by a well-capitalized insurance group looking to acquire, through a loss portfolio transfer or reinsurance agreement, blocks of annuity (fixed or variable), life and/or Long Term Care Business. Our client is well versed in the management of these books of business and looking for carrier partners who seek a long term solution for blocks of business which are no longer core to their operations.

For more information on this project please contact Jason Murgio or Paul Procops.

 
Distribution

Insurance distribution transactions activity has remained relatively strong in Q3 2024, and is expected to pick up momentum as the interest rates cuts become reality as we walk into Q4 2024. 

Please join Chris Hughes, our Managing Director of Insurance Distribution, and Jason Gaskell, VP of Strategic Markets at Oak Street Funding, for a webinar on the current M&A market on October 11th, 2024. Please follow this link to register and submit questions. 

Further, Chris Hughes and Stephen Scales will be meeting with industry participants at the upcoming TMPAA Annual Target Markets Summit, October 21- 23 in Scottsdale, AZ. Please reach out to Vanessa Silva at vsilva@maservices.com to schedule an in-person meeting at the Summit.

For more information on Distribution and on how we can help you achieving your corporate strategic goals please contact Chris Hughes directly at chughes@maservices.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Learn more about Distribution services

 
Agency Financing

Through our registered broker-dealer, Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC, we develop custom financing solutions for agencies of all sizes. 

M&A Services' team of experienced dealmakers advises our clients through all aspects of capital financing and M&A transactions including sourcing lenders, producing offering memorandums, and assisting in preparing presentations for potential lenders and equity partners. 

M&A Services' expertise and industry knowledge allow us to approach a diverse cross section of capital providers simultaneously which often reduces the total time to fund transactions. Because M&A Services manages the entire process, agency owners are free to focus on running their business rather than managing the capital raising effort. 

If you are currently looking to raise capital for your agency, or MGA, to fund an acquisition, a partner buy-out/buy-in, or to refinance existing agency debt, contact us today to learn how Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC can develop a customized solution for you. 

Please contact Trevor Murgio directly at tmurgio@maservices.com . All inquiries will be held strictly confidential.

Learn more about Agency Financing

 
MGA Book Roll

M&A Services’ Book Roll offers a unique opportunity for Program Managers and MGAs to maximize the fee income stream of their existing books of business without selling their agency. This strategy is ideal for principals that recognize the value of the business they produce but not interested in divesting ownership. It allows agency owners to extract the embedded value of stable, low loss ratio business by partnering with highly rated paper who can assist and foster growth of existing books of profitable business. The program provides the following benefits for agency principals:

  • Allows the principals the ability to monetize their agency immediately without giving up any control or ownership
  • Continue to receive a market based commission structure
  • Partnership with established, financially sound, committed “A” rated carriers
  • A long term appointment contract offering stability and consistency in your markets
  • There is no financial obligation borne by the program manager to participate as M&A Services’ fees are borne by the carrier

M&A Services has over two decades of experience in the insurance sector, working with carriers, program managers and agencies, allowing us to help parties maximize their revenue stream. If you would be interested in learning more about how this Book Roll program works and if your agency might qualify, please contact Daniel Baransky directly at dbaransky@maservices.com. All inquiries are kept confidential and you incur no obligation to M&A Services.

 
Program Insurance

We continue to see private equity strong at work in the marketplace. Whether it is the continued development of acquisitions on the distribution side or the development of program capacity through the creation of new carriers, private equity is hard at work. The creation of these carriers should theoretically add more capacity for both new programs or the movement of programs to a more ‘user friendly’ environment. Often these new carriers will combine both the new capacity and the ability to acquire the distribution as part of the process.

Now that face to face meetings at conferences are happening mostly in the way they used to before the pandemic, we look forward to getting back to the good old handshake meetings and sitting across the table and discussing program opportunities.

For more information on Programs or to schedule an appointment with our advisors please contact us at info@maservices.com.

Learn more about Program Business services

 
Our Services

Merger & Acquisition Services is a boutique investment bank, specialist advisory and financial services firm devoted specifically to participants within the insurance industry.

Our mission is to provide concierge-level services and expertise within the insurance industry by assisting firms with their corporate development and acquisition/divestiture objectives. M&A Services has closed nearly 200 transactions over the past 25 years and has earned continuous placement within the “Top 5 Financial Advisors in Insurance Underwriting” according to S&P Global Market Intelligence/SNL Financial.

Our Services include:

  • Carrier M&A Transactions
  • Agency M&A Transactions
  • Agency Financing
  • Capital Raising
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Valuation Services
  • Program Business
  • Renewal Rights
  • Fronting
  • Reinsurance

CALL US TODAY at 212-750-0630 for a confidential consultation with one of our senior advisors.

Any information provided herein is indicative only, subject to change without notice, and does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell. Principals retain the exclusive right to negotiate and evaluate any transactions, and advisors of Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. and Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC. have no authority to do so. Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. does not underwrite securities, nor advise on, nor effect transactions in securities for the account of others.

* Investment banking services and securities transactions are provided through and completed by Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC., a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and member of FINRA and SIPC.

Copyright 2024 Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. & Merger & Acquisition Capital Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved

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