To The Point: A MarshBerry Video Series

Evolving Dynamics in Specialty Distribution: Organic Growth Trends

March 16, 2023

George Bucur, MarshBerry Managing Director and Specialty Practice Co-Lead focuses on the growth of the specialty distribution marketplace, what large brokers are doing to grow, and asks “What can independent MGAs do to compete?”

George Bucur

George Bucur, MarshBerry Managing Director and Specialty Practice Co-Lead focuses on the growth of the specialty distribution marketplace, what large brokers are doing to grow, and asks “What can independent MGAs do to compete?”

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February 22, 2023

A Market in Transition – Carriers Seeking Acceptable Underwriting Profits

by George Bucur
George Bucur, MarshBerry Managing Director and Specialty Practice Co-Head reflects on MarshBerry’s very successful 2023 Peak Performance Summit, which just wrapped up in Park City, UT. George highlights the dynamic trends impacting the specialty distribution marketplace, details the existing insurance pricing rate environment and why the market is in the midst of a protracted cycle. Further, he provides insights into how long this environment might continue.
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January 31, 2023

SPECIALTY MARKET FIRMS IN HIGH DEMAND IN 2022

by George Bucur & Gerard Vecchio
Specialty distributors in 2022 outpaced the rate of consolidation of their retail broker counterparts, ending the year with a record number of deals. Driven by greater interest from large insurance
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January 26, 2023

2022 M&A in Review: Specialty Firms Bucking the Trend

by George Bucur
George Bucur, MarshBerry Managing Director and Specialty Practice Co-Lead, breaks down the headlines and digs into the details of 2022 M&A activity and valuations. Hear insights into how specialty firms managed to increase transaction activity in 2022 when compared to 2021, while the number of retail broker transactions materially decreased. Watch this 3-minute video to learn more on how specialty remains in focus by buyers.
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November 22, 2022

Specialty Insurance Merger & Acquisition Activity Remains Strong in 2022

by George Bucur
Despite a gloomy economic environment, specialty insurance brokers continue to be highly sought-after M&A targets due to their expertise in specialized and niche risks during a very volatile time.
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