Arch Capital unit agrees to buy Premier Dealer Holding for auto finance

Arch Capital Group (ACGL) said on Oct. 30 that its insurance unit, Arch Insurance North America, agreed to acquire Premier Dealer Holding Corp., a Dublin, Ohio-based provider of automotive finance and insurance products and services.

The company's press release and a regulatory filing carried the announcement on the same day. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

The company said the acquisition will build on a long-standing relationship between Arch Insurance and Premier Dealer Services (PDS). It combines Arch's specialty insurance expertise with PDS's administration capabilities, technology infrastructure and relationships.

“PDS has built a strong business with an experienced team, differentiated technology and extensive dealer relationships,” said Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America.

F&I stands for finance and insurance, the products sold at car dealerships alongside vehicles.

“Arch has been a trusted partner to Premier for many years, and we know and respect their team,” said John Topits, CEO of PDS.

Following completion, PDS is expected to operate as a standalone business within Arch Insurance's Consumer Division.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026.

TD Securities is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Arch, and Eversheds Sutherland LLP is serving as its legal advisor.

PDS was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. It provides loyalty and automotive protection products and customized services for dealerships.

Arch Capital Group is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company on Nasdaq. It had about $27.3 billion in capital at Sept. 30, 2026, the company said, and provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance worldwide through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Arch Insurance North America includes Arch's insurance operations in the United States and Canada.