“As the acquirer you want to pay as little as possible. If you’re looking to sell your business you need to be more informed as a seller,” says one expert.

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.

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.

Before mergers are finalized and carriers begin implementing new underwriting rules and changes, it may be a challenge for mid-market clients to customize their prescription program.

Before mergers are finalized and carriers begin implementing new underwriting rules and changes, it may be a challenge for mid-market employers to customize their prescription program.

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.