- Arch Insurance North America has agreed to acquire Premier Dealer Holding Corp., including automotive Finance and Insurance (F&I) provider Premier Dealer Services.
- The acquisition will combine Arch’s specialty insurance capabilities with PDS’s technology, administration services and dealer distribution network.
- PDS will operate as a standalone business within Arch Insurance’s Consumer Division following completion, expected by the end of 2026.
Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group, has agreed to acquire Premier Dealer Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Premier Dealer Services (PDS), an Ohio-based provider of automotive Finance and Insurance (F&I) products and services.
The transaction builds on an established partnership between Arch Insurance and PDS, combining Arch’s specialty insurance expertise with PDS’s administration capabilities, technology infrastructure and dealer relationships.
Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Arch Insurance expands automotive F&I operations
Premier Dealer Services, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, provides automotive F&I products and related services through its network of dealers and agents.
Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America, said PDS’s technology platform, management team and distribution relationships complement Arch’s existing insurance operations.
PDS has built a strong business with an experienced team, differentiated technology and extensive dealer relationships. We know the company well. Bringing PDS and Arch together will strengthen our capabilities in the automotive F&I market and create new opportunities to serve our customers and partners.
Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America
The acquisition will bring PDS’s product administration and distribution capabilities into Arch’s Consumer Division, extending an existing commercial relationship.
Premier Dealer Services to retain standalone operations
Following completion, PDS is expected to continue operating as a standalone business within Arch Insurance’s Consumer Division.
John Topits, CEO of PDS, said the transaction would provide access to Arch’s financial resources while maintaining continuity for the company’s dealers and agents.
Joining Arch gives us the financial strength and resources to keep investing in our people, products and technology, while our dealers and agents continue working with the same Premier team they know today.
John Topits, CEO of PDS
TD Securities is acting as Arch’s exclusive financial advisor, while Eversheds Sutherland LLP is serving as legal counsel.
Arch Insurance North America comprises Arch Capital Group’s insurance operations in the United States and Canada.
Its US business operates through Arch Insurance Company, Arch Specialty Insurance Company, Arch Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Arch Indemnity Insurance Company. Canadian operations are conducted through Arch Insurance Canada Ltd.
