FTI Consulting: European insurance M&A deal volume falls 14% in H1 2026

By Public Technologies
  • FTI Consulting analysis showed European insurance M&A fell 14% in H1 2026, with 358 announced deals versus 418 in H2 2025.
  • Brokerage and MGA transactions increased from H2 2025 levels, while insurer and insurance services deal volumes declined.
  • Direct PE-backed transactions dropped to 18 from 40, with softer markets and lower listed broker multiples pressuring valuation expectations.
  • Regional volumes fell 24% in the UK and Ireland, 32% in DACH, 33% in Iberia; France rose 104%.
  • Outlook points to healthy H2 activity, with continued brokerage and MGA consolidation, followed by rising carrier consolidation beyond H2.


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