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João Mendonça joins Acrisure Portugal as CEO
11th February 2026
Acrisure Portugal, part of global fintech firm Acrisure, has appointed João Mendonça as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mendonça brings more than 25 years of experience in the insurance sector to the role. He most recently served as General Manager of Howden Portugal, a position he held since 2020. Before ... Read the full article
Acrisure London Wholesale launches digital platform to bridge SMBs and London market
22nd January 2026
Acrisure London Wholesale (ALW), the London-based wholesale division of global fintech company Acrisure, has launched Acrisure Connect, a new digital platform designed to transform how small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) access the London market. This platform was developed in collaboration with Verisk Specialty Business Solutions and receives backing from Lloyd’s syndicates, ... Read the full article
Optalitix teams up with Dutch MGA Intermont to drive digital transformation
16th January 2026
Optalitix, an InsurTech in underwriting and pricing, has entered into a strategic partnership with Intermont, a Dutch MGA and part of the Acrisure group, to accelerate its digital transformation and deliver a flagship Optalitix deployment in the Netherlands. The collaboration will modernise Intermont’s pricing and underwriting operations while establishing a solid ... Read the full article
Acrisure to acquire underwriting MGA Vave from Canopius
10th December 2025
Acrisure has agreed to acquire Vave, a tech-first underwriting Managing General Agent, from international specialty and P&C re/insurer Canopius Group. Vave, which uses data-driven, precision underwriting to deliver instantly bindable quotes on U.S. catastrophe-exposed E&S property risks, with real-time binding and servicing via API, will continue operating under its own brand. Its ... Read the full article
Acrisure appoints Aaron Radelet as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
10th November 2025
Global fintech Acrisure has announced the appointment of Aaron Radelet to the newly created role of Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. In this role, Radelet will oversee the company’s global corporate brand and reputation strategy, including communications, public affairs, corporate citizenship, and events. He will serve on Acrisure’s leadership team and report to ... Read the full article
Acrisure completes acquisition of Global Payments’ payroll business
1st October 2025
Global fintech Acrisure has completed its previously announced acquisition of Heartland Payroll from Global Payments, Inc. for $1.1 billion. Heartland Payroll is considered one of the largest payroll and human capital management (HCM) companies in the United States. The acquisition, first announced in May 2025, will bring Heartland Payroll’s 50,000+ clients ... Read the full article
Third-party cyber risks among most significant threats to operational resilience: Acrisure
23rd September 2025
A new report authored by Acrisure’s James Morgan has highlighted the rising threat of cyber-attacks on key third-party vendors and their potential to trigger widespread operational disruption and financial losses across multiple businesses. The new report is centred around the recent cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a major aviation technology provider owned ... Read the full article
Acrisure London Wholesale enters strategic partnership with Israeli broker Madanes
15th September 2025
Acrisure London Wholesale (ALW), the London-based wholesale division of Acrisure, has announced a strategic broking partnership with Israeli insurance broker Madanes. Madanes is the largest insurance broker in Israel, with over 300 employees, providing a full range of re/insurance services to the industry, commerce, and private client sectors. The partnership has enabled ... Read the full article
Universalis rebrands as Acrisure Portugal following 2023 acquisition
9th July 2025
Portuguese insurance broker Universalis is now officially operating as Acrisure Portugal Insurance Broker, following its acquisition by Acrisure in 2023. The rebrand reflects a deeper strategic alignment with Acrisure’s global identity and signals the company’s next phase of growth. Acrisure Portugal has a national presence with 12 offices, offering insurance solutions ... Read the full article
Acrisure acquires Global Payments’ payroll business for $1.1bn
30th May 2025
Global fintech Acrisure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Heartland Payroll Solutions, Global Payments’ payroll business, for $1.1 billion. Heartland Payroll is a payroll and human capital management (HCM) company in the United States. Upon completion of the transaction, it will be rebranded. The company currently provides payroll solutions, ... Read the full article
Acrisure raises $2.1bn in funding round led by Bain Capital
21st May 2025
Global fintech Acrisure has entered into a definitive agreement for the issuance of new convertible senior preferred stock in a $2.1 billion capital raise led by Bain Capital. These funds will be used to refinance a portion of its existing non-convertible preferred stock, pursue strategic accretive M&A, and further develop as ... Read the full article
IRLA Congress: Legacy market shifts to proactive capital management and risk solutions
12th May 2025
The legacy and reinsurance market, once viewed as a niche or reactive segment of the insurance sector, has now become a central component of capital management strategies and long-term planning. That was the consistent theme emerging from this year’s IRLA Congress & Business Seminar, where industry leaders underscored the market’s growing ... Read the full article
Acrisure appoints Pelsinger Chief Administrative Officer, Wassersug named CTO
9th April 2025
Global insurance broker Acrisure has announced the appointment of Mark Wassersug as Chief Technology Officer and Shawn Pelsinger as Chief Administrative Officer, effective later this month. Wassersug and Pelsinger will report to Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Acrisure, who commented: “As Acrisure enters its next phase of growth, Mark ... Read the full article
Acrisure Re US announces leadership promotions
20th March 2025
Acrisure Re US, Ltd., the re/insurance division of global insurance and financial services provider Acrisure, has announced the promotion of Tom Deane to Managing Director, Head of Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory & Solutions, LLC. Deane will lead ARCAS US and serve as its supervisory principal, continuing to report to Ben Canagaretna, ... Read the full article
Acrisure’s Volante Global appoints Martin Reith as Executive Chairman
23rd December 2024
Volante Global, an international Managing General Agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s Syndicate, has announced the appointment of Martin Reith as its new Executive Chairman. In his new role, Reith will focus on enhancing Volante Global’s underwriting strategy and ensuring it aligns with the company’s long-term goals and market opportunities. He will also ... Read the full article
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