NFP Expands Midwest High-Net-Worth Insurance Footprint with Signature Personal Insurance Acquisition — NFP Corp.

Event summary

NFP Corp. acquired certain assets of Signature Personal Insurance (SPI) on June 9, 2026, expanding its high-net-worth insurance capabilities in the Midwest.
SPI founder Roper DeGarmo joins NFP as vice president, reporting to Mary Mullen, senior vice president of Personal Risk in NFP's Central Region.
SPI specializes in tailored insurance solutions for high-net-worth individuals, including luxury homes, fine art, and rare automobiles.
The acquisition strengthens NFP's Private Client Group and its presence in the Kansas City market.

The big picture

This acquisition aligns with NFP's strategy to enhance its private client capabilities, particularly in regions with a high concentration of affluent individuals. The move comes amid increasing demand for specialized insurance solutions tailored to complex personal risk profiles, driven by growing wealth disparities and the need for comprehensive risk management. NFP's integration of SPI's expertise could position it more competitively against larger rivals like Aon, its parent company, in the high-net-worth insurance market.

What we're watching

Integration Challenges: How NFP will integrate SPI's high-net-worth expertise and technology-enabled personal risk management tools into its existing operations.
Market Penetration: Whether the acquisition will significantly boost NFP's market share in the Midwest high-net-worth insurance segment.
Client Retention: The pace at which SPI's existing high-net-worth clients transition to NFP's broader suite of services.