The Fitzgerald-based Colony Bankcorp agreed to pay $3.5 million to purchase an agency in Monroe, Georgia. The deal signals the potential return of more banks buying insurers than selling them.

Economic conditions, hiring and the quality of startup insurtechs may also affect M&A activity in the insurance industry, according to a partner at Clyde & Co., a law firm that reports on insurance industry growth.

The Nationwide Agency Forward survey suggests mid-market business owners are concerned about economic and financial risks, regulatory changes, technological disruption and workforce shortages.

Ergo, the primary insurance business of Munich Re has announced the acquisition of Next Insurance for $2.6 billion.

The companies have held on-and-off discussions in recent months about a potential tie-up, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

HSB, a part of Munich Re, partners with Flume; Kin expands into California, plus more insurtech news.

Chubb Ltd. agreed to acquire Liberty Mutual Holding Co.'s businesses in Thailand and Vietnam in a deal that would help it boost its presence in Southeast Asia.

Zurich expands U.S. middle market; QBE, InnSure and Salem, Massachusetts partner on flood risk pilot, plus more insurtech news.

The Hartford refreshes its brand and Bosch acquires Roadside Protect, plus more insurtech news.

Nationwide announced an agreement to acquire Allstate's employer stop loss segment for $1.25 billion.

Sentry Insurance announced the completion of its acquisition of The General from American Family Insurance for $1.7 billion.

Products belonging to Amynta Group's newly acquired Crum & Forster platform included coverage aimed at protecting mortgage loan portfolios from borrower default.

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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.

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

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.

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