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Sica | Fletcher Continues To Lead the Insurance M&A Industry in 2024

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måndag, maj 13, 2024

Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.

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  • Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.
  • The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.
  • In terms of deal volume, BroadStreet Partners led the group during Q1 2024 for the second consecutive year.
  • “Despite the reduction in deal activity in Q1 2024, Sica | Fletcher’s Agency & Broker Buyer Index reveals that many Index Members still achieved an increase in deals year-over-year,” said Managing Partner Mike Fletcher.

Jon Sica Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Batteries Plus

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024

HARTLAND, Wis., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Sica to Chief Operating Officer (COO). As the specialty retail brand celebrates numerous achievements thus far this year, including record-breaking franchise signings and commercial sales in Q1, and a headline-making visit to the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in April, Sica will continue to drive Batteries Plus forward by overseeing key areas of the business, including commercial sales and retail operations support.

Key Points: 
  • HARTLAND, Wis., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Sica to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • He joined the Batteries Plus team from Texas icon Whataburger in April 2019 as the Chief Strategy Officer, where he was tasked with driving the expansion of the nation's largest and fastest-growing omni-channel retail franchise.
  • Sica steps into his new COO role from his previous position of Chief Business Officer.
  • In fact, earlier this year, Joe Malmuth was promoted to Chief Development Officer where he leads the brand's robust plans for franchise growth and development.

Sica | Fletcher Maintains #1 Spot as Leading Advisor In the M&A Industry

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onsdag, februari 14, 2024

The S&P Global Market Intelligence League Table reveals that Sica | Fletcher closed 101 M&A deals in 2023, with a significant focus on insurance-related transactions.

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  • The S&P Global Market Intelligence League Table reveals that Sica | Fletcher closed 101 M&A deals in 2023, with a significant focus on insurance-related transactions.
  • Reflecting on Sica | Fletcher’s remarkable achievements, Managing Partner Mike Fletcher attributes their success to the firm’s ability to understand the market and translate that expertise to their clients’ benefit.
  • About Sica | Fletcher: Sica | Fletcher is a strategic and financial advisory firm focused exclusively on the insurance industry.
  • According to S&P Global, Sica | Fletcher ranked as the #1 advisor to the insurance industry for 2017-2023 in terms of total deals advised.

Sica | Fletcher Agency and Broker Buyer Index Indicates Market Remains Strong

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torsdag, februari 8, 2024

Sica | Fletcher releases the 2023 Year-End Agency & Broker Buyer Index.

Key Points: 
  • Sica | Fletcher releases the 2023 Year-End Agency & Broker Buyer Index.
  • The Sica | Fletcher Index stands as the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.
  • According to the report, SF Index members acquired 566 Agents/Brokers in 2023, totaling $2.2B in agency and broker revenue.
  • “Sica | Fletcher’s 2023 Year-End Agency & Broker Buyer Index reveals that despite the hike in interest rates in 2022, the insurance brokerage market has remained very resilient,” says Managing Partner Mike Fletcher.

Jon Sica Named to 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100 List

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måndag, november 13, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Jon Sica, Chief Business Officer of Batteries Plus as a 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin's Top 100 CEO's & C-level executives.

Key Points: 
  • HARTLAND, Wis., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Jon Sica, Chief Business Officer of Batteries Plus as a 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100.
  • Collectively the 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100 and their companies employ more than 148,000 individuals and generate $76.4 billion dollars in annual revenues.
  • We are humbled to recognize the Titan 100 for their efforts to shape the future of the Wisconsin business community" says Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.
  • Sica will be honored at the annual Titan 100 awards celebration on January 18th, 2024 at Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Sica | Fletcher Broker Buyer Index Indicates Shift In M&A Activity

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onsdag, november 8, 2023

Sica | Fletcher releases the Q3 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.

Key Points: 
  • Sica | Fletcher releases the Q3 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.
  • The Sica | Fletcher Broker Buyer Index stands as the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.
  • Leveraging self-reported data from 22 prominent agent and broker acquirers, this index monitors M&A transactions representing 73% of all agency and brokerage deal activity as of YTD September 2023.
  • “Sica | Fletcher’s Q3 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index emphasizes a quarter-over-quarter shift in market direction, as buyers are more closely examining the fit of potential acquisitions, from growth profile to specialties and other demographics,” says Managing Partner Mike Fletcher.

Sica | Fletcher Detects Quarterly Increase In M&A Activity in Q2 Index

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torsdag, augusti 31, 2023

Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.

Key Points: 
  • Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.
  • With 22 of the most active acquirers in the insurance brokerage space, the Sica | Fletcher Index indicates improvement over the previous quarter.
  • The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence.
  • “Many Sica | Fletcher Index Members increased their total number of deals in Q2 2023 compared to Q1 2023.

Sica | Fletcher Q1 Index Reveals Year-over-Year Increase in M&A Activity

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tisdag, maj 2, 2023

Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.

Key Points: 
  • Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index.
  • The Sica | Fletcher Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence.
  • BroadStreet Partners leads the way with 14 deals in Q1 of 2023, a 180% increase from Q1 2022.
  • “Most Sica | Fletcher Index Members demonstrated substantial increases in terms of the number of Q1 2023 deals compared to Q1 2022.

Sica | Fletcher Maintains #1 Spot as Leading Insurance M&A Advisor for 6th Consecutive Year

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torsdag, februari 2, 2023

The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in the industry.
  • It uses data provided directly from 21 of the industry’s most prolific agent and broker acquirers to track deal activity.
  • Acrisure led the group with 116 deals, followed closely by PCF Insurance, Hub International, and High Street Insurance Partners.
  • The 2022 S&P Global Market Intelligence League Tables for M&A show that Sica | Fletcher leads the insurance industry in deal volume for the 6th consecutive year ‒ closing 109 deals, over 20% more than the next closest advisor.

Green Payments Recognized as a Leading, Innovative Small Business with Local and National Business Award Wins

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tisdag, januari 17, 2023

Since its inception in 2014, Green Payments has helped nearly 5,000 businesses build their financial stability while generating more than $1 billion in consumer payments each year.

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  • Since its inception in 2014, Green Payments has helped nearly 5,000 businesses build their financial stability while generating more than $1 billion in consumer payments each year.
  • “As a small business helping small businesses across the country, we are honored to be recognized for our unique programs and dedication to building what’s best for our partners,” said Green Payments CEO Cliff Green.
  • 26 categories to choose from, the Best of Small Business Awards is the largest annual business recognition program in the country.
  • “Switching to Green Payments for our payment processing needs has been an absolute gamechanger,” says Green Payments client Brian Sica of New Jersey-based Sica Design Co. “They handle every sale and aspect of our business with ease.