Several insurers have been at the heart of major transactions closed during the last 12 months.

An American private equity firm takes the lead.

Investment in distribution consolidation and insurtechs will dominate transactions.

AGA Benefit Solutions gains a foothold in Western Canada with purchase of firm specializing in complex plans.

In June 2021, the comparison service launched its own personal lines brokerage.

The Markham-based firm also administers group plans.

Aided by the Novacap Financial Services fund, GroupAssur acquires Eagle Underwriting, a specialist in insuring risks lin…