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NFP acquires Sherman Insurance Agency for expansion

PRIVATEApr 08, 2026•3 months ago

Acquiring Company

NFP

Acquired Company

Sherman Insurance Agency

New YorkMinnesotaFinancial ServicesEmployee BenefitsRisk ManagementInsurance

Description

NFP has acquired Sherman Insurance Agency, Inc., enhancing its Transportation and Logistics expertise. This acquisition strengthens NFP's presence in the Upper Midwest. Key leaders from Sherman will join NFP's management team, supporting the integration of their specialized offerings.

Company Information

Company

NFP

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 6,000 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 5th best place to work in insurance and 6th largest US-based privately owned broker (Business Insurance); 9th largest commercial lines agency by P&C commercial lines revenue and 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 12th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review). Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.

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M&A Insights

Based on deal data
Integration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed

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