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Alternatives to costly standalone long-term care insurance include hybrid life policies with an LTC rider, extended premium payment periods and annuities.

The newly combined “powerhouse” will be a rival for Marsh & McLennan, which had been the top name in that sector in terms of revenue.

This marks the firm’s 77th deal since its inception in 2017.

A total of 665 transactions have closed in the past 12 months alone, according to new data.

Interest on the buy side and an inventory of potential sellers is keeping acquisition activity high in the space.

The brokerage's acquisition of Employee Benefit Concepts is just latest of the firm's reported mergers this year.

The acquisition equips Zywave with the industry’s only carrier-direct, multi-line small group quoting system serving brokers.

This move addresses “the absolute lowest hanging fruit” when it comes to fixing the health insurance market, one expert says.

These offerings are a strategic recommendation that can fortify the relationship between a broker and their client.

Advisers who spend time auditing sales strategy and finding ways to stand out can lead to new business before open enrollment.

Brokerages will likely keep acquiring to diversify both their product portfolio and customer base.

Deals in the first quarter were led by Patriot Growth Insurance Services with 18 total acquisitions.

The brokerage has acquired Northwestern Benefit for an undisclosed amount in its fifth deal this year.

Aon said it was in the early stages of exploring an all-share tie-up with Willis Towers after there were reports of the potential plan.

Aon is considering a combination with rival insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson, in what could be the industry’s largest ever merger.

The brokerage says it plans to continue expanding over the next one to two years.

Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry hit an all-time high last year — and is showing no sign of slowing down.

Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry hit an all-time high last year — and is showing no sign of slowing down.

More brokers are adopting HR technology as a part of their value proposition alongside their professional benefits and compliance consulting.

Insurance company adds to its growing collection of benefit firms by purchasing Ohio-based firm.