Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Willis Towers Watson Public, Aon, Arthur J. Gallagher and Brown and Brown
Insurance brokers are pursuing acquisitions to expand geographic reach, access niche markets, and strengthen expertise across commercial, employee benefits, wealth management and specialty lines. Tech and InsurTech deals are accelerating digital transformation, boosting customer experience, analytics and efficiency while cutting costs and supporting cross-selling. Industry prospects look mixed: earnings estimates for 2026 are down 7%, and the group’s shares have fallen 14.9% over a year versus sector and broader index gains, though earnings