Key Takeaways
- Payment structures commonly include 60-80% at closing with 20-40% contingent on post-acquisition client retention.
- Agencies that fail to communicate with acquired clients within 30 days experience 15-25% higher attrition.
- Due diligence must include 3-5 years of financial records, retention rates, loss ratios, E&O history, and carrier concentration.
- Retaining key staff from the acquired agency for 12-18 months through retention bonuses protects client relationships.
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1.What is the typical valuation range for an insurance agency acquisition?
2.What is the critical success factor in integrating an acquired insurance agency?
3.What percentage higher attrition do agencies experience when they delay client communication after an acquisition?