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IMA Financial Group, Inc. has partnered with The Richards Group, a family-owned independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm serving New England. Effective Dec. 31, 2025, the partnership unites The Richards Group's 160 employees and 28,000 clients across Vermont, New Hampshire and beyond, with IMA's national platform and specialty capabilities.
SageSure has acquired Gemini Financial Holdings Corporation and its Olympus subsidiaries, one of the leading underwriting franchises in Florida. The transaction was originally announced on Sept. 10, 2025, and closed on Jan. 2, 2026. As part of the transaction, Valence Insurance Holdings, the parent company of SageSure’s carrier partners Auros and Interboro Insurance, has acquired Olympus Insurance Company.
Howden has acquired Atlantic Global Risk LLC, the leading independent transaction liability insurance broker in the United States. The acquisition of Atlantic Group is another important addition to Howden’s rapidly expanding U.S. retail broking platform. This combination will build upon the arrival of hundreds of talented industry experts since August across multiple practice areas and cities throughout the U.S.
Ascot Group started its year-long 25th anniversary celebration, commemorating a legacy of partnership, innovation and resolute commitment to clients across the world. For more on Ascot's anniversary, including a closer look at the company's past, present and future vision, please visit its 25th anniversary page on the company's website.
Amwins Special Risk Underwriters launched its primary construction program, an exclusive casualty solution designed to give brokers more flexibility in placing primary construction liability risks. The new program marks another Amwins-exclusive offering in the casualty space, most recently following the successful launch of its SRU XS Casualty sidecar program in 2025.
Berkley Select launched ExecCrime, a new crime insurance solution designed to address the escalating risks of fraud, theft and social engineering schemes impacting organizations of all sizes and industries.
CFC launched a new extension to its flagship Cyber Proactive Response cover for SMEs. Customer business interruption responds to contingent business interruption events, delivering much needed protection for SMEs facing financial loss as a result of a major customer canceling orders for a period of time as a result of a cyber attack.
Nexus Underwriting has acquired Sure Insurance Services, a leading provider of specialist solutions for the medical tourism industry. Sure was founded in 2003 by Alison Thornberry and has since grown to become the leading MGA for specialist medical travel insurance programs. Sure’s products serve a large and fast-growing medical tourism market in the UK, Australia and South Africa.
HDI Global expanded its Asia–Pacific presence with the opening of a representative office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Working with a local expert team and in close collaboration with HDI’s Hong Kong branch, the insurer continues its growth path in the region. A presence in Korea enables HDI to deepen relationships with brokers, cedents and clients in one of Asia’s largest insurance markets.
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