The biggest news this year includes results from state insurance commissioner races, President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House and more.

Five key trends could affect the insurance industry in 2025.

MetLife Investment Management will pay $800 million for PineBridge, which manages about $100 billion in assets, according to a statement.

Liberty Mutual is working with a financial adviser on the potential disposal, which could help it raise a few hundred million dollars, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private.

Allianz SE withdrew an offer to buy a majority stake in Singapore's Income Insurance Ltd. for about $1.6 billion, dealing a blow to its ambitions in a key growth market.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co agreed to acquire insurance broker AssuredPartners in a $13.45 billion deal, its largest-ever acquisition.

Recap the breach impacting more than 800,000 Liberty Bankers Insurance Group policyholders, spiking collision claims for battery electric vehicles and more.

Zurich Insurance Group AG is looking to buy companies to further boost its growing retail health, travel and wellbeing business.

Litigation filed by the company points to a total of $30 million losses that have yet to be covered by its insurance partners, including Berkshire Hathaway.

Aviva Plc and Allianz SE are among potential bidders for Britain's home and motor insurance firm Esure Group Plc, according to people familiar with the matter.

The current state of insurtech, its challenges, opportunities and whether we are truly approaching the end of its rapid expansion.

Chloé Paillot, chief transaction actuary at Enstar, leads the team that evaluates client transactions in the legacy space, a specialty that gets rid of risky businesses for insurers and insurtechs through facilitating capital, offloading risk and finding reinsurance.

There were about 58 funding events in the insurtech sector in September, according to a review by Digital Insurance.

Recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene are currently underway, but with the incoming Hurricane Milton set to undo any progress made, insurers are waiting and watching to measure the true toll.

Jason Turner, founder, president, and Chief Executive Officer of Venbrook Group, LLC, discusses the factors critical to a successful M&A integration.

The company's AI courses and certifications will be free of charge and available to anyone through the end of 2025.

Marsh McLennan agreed to buy smaller rival McGriff Insurance Services in a $7.8 billion cash transaction, marking its largest ever deal.

In this compilation of top matters affecting the insurance landscape, Nationwide and other insurance agencies further explore artificial intelligence, and experts offer tips on preparing for hurricane season and more.

Preparation and planning are vital to a successful sale or merger of your agency.

Mergers and acquisitions play a major role in driving growth and innovation, and a well-thought-out approach with specific goals can increase the odds of success.