The employees and select assets of Ireland-based Pramerica Systems change hands.

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The broker gains a practice to help build technology for its business lines, which include commercial property-casualty, personal insurance and employee benefits.

(Bloomberg) -- Shift Technologies Inc., an online retailer for used cars, is in talks to merge with blank-check company Insurance Acquisition Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.

Companies have been working together for several years.

Potential deal could speed autonomous delivery, cutting the giant's costs.

The coronavirus relief legislation could result in private mortgage insurers having to hold more capital, a B. Riley FBR analyst report said.

The largest-ever deal for the industry will combine the second- and third-largest brokers.