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Slow organic growth, soft market hit public brokers: Consultant - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Slow organic growth, soft market hit public brokers: Consultant by Claire Wilkinson Agents and Brokers May 14, 2026 Publicly traded insurance broker valuations have fallen to their lowest levels in a decade as slowing organic growth and softening commercial property/casualty pricing pressure the sector, according to a report by Reagan Consulting released Wednesday. Brokers are trading at about 12 times to 13 times EBITDA following first-quarter earnings releases, while average organic revenue growth among public retail brokers was 3.2%, trailing privately held brokers, the Atlanta-based M&A consultant said. Public broker stocks were down between 10% and 45% as of May 8, while the S&P 500 was up 8% year-to-date, the report said. Public brokers are more exposed to large and jumbo accounts, where pricing has softened more significantly than in the middle market, the report said. On Feb. 9, public broker stocks fell nearly 10% after ChatGPT, Insurify and other platforms announced apps that allow users to shop for insurance through AI-based chats, despite their focus on small-account auto insurance, the report said. Commercial property/casualty rate indices compiled by Marsh and the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers are at or below zero after a sustained hard market, the report said. Consensus analyst price targets are 34% above current trading values, which could point to improving conditions for publicly traded brokers, Reagan said. Related News Indiana court wipes out $10M pollution cleanup verdict against excess insurer May 14, 2026 NFP promotes Kenny Slattery to head of carrier management, broking May 14, 2026 Most D&O insurance rates flat or lower: Report May 14, 2026 MCG Health urges transparency in AI adoption May 14, 2026 Cybersecurity firm, Acrisure team up on E&O insurance program May 14, 2026 Flight attendant accidentally lands film role May 14, 2026 Best downgrades captive insurer NASWIC May 14, 2026 Lawmakers pass firefighter presumption, electronic service bills May 14, 2026 Munich Re sets aside $106M for Middle East losses May 14, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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