Arch Insurance North America, a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd., announced on October 30, 2026, that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Premier Dealer Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Premier Dealer Services (PDS).
The target company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, and provides automotive finance and insurance products and services. The acquisition is intended to combine Arch’s specialty insurance expertise with PDS’s administration capabilities, technology infrastructure, and dealer relationships.
Following the completion of the transaction, PDS is expected to operate as a standalone business within Arch Insurance’s Consumer Division. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $27.3 billion in capital as of September 30, 2026. The company is part of the S&P 500 Index and provides insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance worldwide.
TD Securities is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Arch, and Eversheds Sutherland LLP is acting as the company’s legal advisor.
