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Insurance Agency Valuation 101: Understanding the Essentials

Sica Fletcher

As one of the most active M&A firms in the insurance sector, we are frequently asked how insurance agency valuations work. This article discusses the fundamentals of insurance agency valuations, plus a few lesser-known factors that play into these processes before we give an overview of the insurance M&A market in 2024.

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Understanding Valuation Techniques in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

Valuation lies at the heart of every successful M&A transaction, providing a framework to determine the worth of a target company. Valuation techniques in M&A involve a comprehensive assessment of financial, operational, and market factors. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a commonly used income-based valuation technique.

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EBITDA x5: A Quick Insurance Agency Valuation Rule of Thumb

Sica Fletcher

Disclaimer: The article below contains a quick and easy method for calculating the ballpark value of an insurance agency using standardized market information. Insurance agency valuation is a critical component of running an M&A deal, but executing this multi-step process well requires a great deal of specialized education and experience.

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ESOP Repurchase Obligations and the Impact on Your Company Valuation

PCE

Your CFO and other executives want to know, “How does the RPO impact our company’s valuation?” For your company’s executive team, however, it can create financial challenges. With an increasing share price comes an increasing repurchase obligation (RPO). and “How will the RPO impact our future cash flows and ability to grow?”

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Coming Clean on Valuations

McCombie Group

This article was originally published in Forbes. Of course you often hear whispered “country club” multiples, but they often are exaggerated, reflect a strong selection… The post Coming Clean on Valuations appeared first on McCombie Group.

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Beyond Morale: The Quantifiable Impact of Employee Engagement on Company Valuation

PCE

But for business owners, particularly those considering an exit strategy or future capital raises, the true value of employee engagement lies in its impact on company valuation. The valuation impact of these types of changes goes beyond anecdotal evidence and can be quantified using a variety of metrics and appraisal techniques.

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The Economic Outlook for 2024 and the Impact on Company Valuations

PCE

While headlines may paint a picture of doom and gloom, this dynamic environment also offers savvy business owners a chance to proactively safeguard or even improve their company's valuation. Let's delve into the key economic factors impacting valuations and explore tangible steps you can take to navigate the year ahead.