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Metayer Bonding Associates

Metayer Bonding Associates

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to Avon, CT-based Metayer Bonding Associates (“Metayer”) on its sale to Marshall+Sterling. Metayer brings nearly 30 years of construction and commercial surety expertise and long-standing relationships with 18 leading bond companies to Marshall+Sterling.

July 2026

Arbor Insurance Group

Arbor Insurance Group

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to Allentown, PA-based Arbor Insurance Group in its sale to Sequel Insurance Agencies. No official press release was issued for this transaction.

July 2026

Twin Elms

Twin Elms

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to West Palm Beach, Florida-based Twin Elms, LLC in its sale to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Twin Elms is a retail insurance broker specializing in environmental insurance products and services for US clients.

June 2026

Bafumi Insurance Agency

Bafumi Insurance Agency

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to Bafumi Insurance Agency (Bafumi). Based in Middletown, CT, Bafumi provides property and casualty insurance and life and health insurance services throughout the state of Connecticut.

November 2025

M.S. Peltier Insurance Services

M.S. Peltier Insurance Services

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to M.S. Peltier Insurance Services (Peltier) on its sale to Choice Financial Group (CFG).

October 2025

Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Co. and Affiliated Companies

Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Co. and Affiliated Companies

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Co. and affiliated companies (ECM) on the announced sponsored demutualization and sale to Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI).

October 2025