External forces are always a factor in M&A and current conditions may make it harder for parties to secure financing and/or come to an agreement on pricing, where expectations often lag behind reality. (Credit: Murrstock/Adobe Stock) External forces are always a factor in M&A and current conditions may make it harder for parties to secure financing and/or come to an agreement on pricing, where expectations often lag behind reality. (Credit: Murrstock/Adobe Stock)

M&A continues to be an effective way for businesses in the insurance sector to scale, offering companies the opportunity to expand service lines, enter new markets, adjacencies and geographies, and acquire top talent, often at a much quicker pace than organic growth.

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