# Lightyear Capital

New York, New York. A financial-services investor co-leading Inszone, the brokerage that has bought over 130 independent insurance agencies, and closed eighteen in a single quarter of 2026.

- Website: https://www.lycap.com/

## The Firm

Lightyear Capital is a New York financial-services specialist with more than twenty-five years behind it: $5.6 billion invested across six funds, another $3.6 billion of co-investment deployed, sixty-three platform investments, and more than 380 add-on acquisitions, run by a team of fifty-plus. Its stated ground is the nexus of financial services and technology, healthcare, and business services, and its stated posture is partnership with management rather than operational control.

The add-on number is the fact that matters here: 380-plus add-ons across sixty-three platforms means Lightyear's model is buying strings of small companies through the platforms it backs. In this registry that machine is Inszone Insurance Services, the brokerage Lightyear co-leads, which has absorbed over 130 independent agencies and closed eighteen in a single quarter of 2026.

An insurance-agency searcher will never bid against Lightyear directly; they will bid against Inszone's corporate development team, financed by Lightyear's fund. Meeting the firm, the load-bearing facts are the financial-services-only focus, the six-fund history, the operating-partner network it advertises, and the distinction it draws between advising and operating.

Read again in September 2026: the insurance platform bought twenty-three agencies between May and September, about one a week. Every item page serves a headline and an empty body while the release lives in a PDF the platform hosts, where each row's day was read. Thirteen more titles between March and May print no readable date and wait, and the sponsor's two items since are investments in benefits software and a tax firm. Twelve more agencies from March to May 2026 are rows that night, each dated by the header of the PDF the platform hosts, where five print a day later than the wire's own address encodes. A Trinidad merger announced as forthcoming is not a row, and seven earlier titles from December 2025 and February 2026 wait for their PDFs. The seven earlier titles opened that night are rows dated by their PDF headers, six from the last week of 2025 and one from February, so the platform's record here runs unbroken from December 2025 to September 2026 at forty-two agencies in forty-one releases. Its platform's press pages are empty page records whose release lives in a PDF the site hosts and never links from the page, so the twenty-three rows that cited those pages cite the PDFs now, each printing the day the row carries.

## In Its Trades

- Insurance Agency: https://searchspheresource.com/guides/buying-an-insurance-agency

The other confirmed bidders: World Insurance Associates (https://searchspheresource.com/buyers/world-insurance-associates), Ethos Capital (https://searchspheresource.com/buyers/ethos-capital).

## Confirmed Deals

Deals traced to announcements, newest first. Firms that announce every deal show a fuller run here than firms that report acquisitions as quarterly counts, so read this as the evidence that clears the bar rather than as the firm's whole record.

- Corporate Insurance Group, LLC (2026-09-01): A fully remote commercial lines agency serving Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Corporate-Insurance-Group-Expanding-Its-Commercial-Lines-Presence-Across-the-Mid-South.pdf
- Aviza Insurance Agency, Inc. (2026-08-27): A Coldwater, Michigan farm and agribusiness agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Aviza-Insurance-Agency-Strengthening-Its-Farm-and-Agribusiness-Presence-in-Coldwater-Michigan.pdf
- Hometown Insurance Center (2026-08-25): A Canyonville, Oregon commercial lines agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Hometown-Insurance-Center-Strengthening-Commercial-Lines-Presence-in-Canyonville-Oregon.pdf
- Harris Insurance Services (2026-08-20): A Tulsa, Oklahoma personal lines agency founded in 1925, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Harris-Insurance-Services-Strengthening-Personal-Lines-Presence-in-Tulsa-Oklahoma.pdf
- D.B. Insurance Services, LLC (2026-08-19): An agency built on mortgage broker referrals, no city printed, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-D.B.-Insurance-Services-LLC-Expanding-National-Network.pdf
- Hocker Family Insurance (2026-08-13): A Morgantown, Kentucky agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-in-Kentucky-with-Acquisition-of-Hocker-Family-Insurance.pdf
- Two Fong's Inc. (2026-08-11): A Bay Area, California agency serving the whole region, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Two-Fongs-Inc.-Expanding-Presence-Throughout-the-Bay-Area.pdf
- The Lightle Group, LLC DBA Radwick & Lightle (2026-08-06): A Bremerton, Washington employee benefits agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-The-Lightle-Group-LLC-DBA-Radwick-Lightle-Expanding-Employee-Benefits-Presence-in-Washington.pdf
- Chelf Insurance Group, LLC (2026-08-04): A Stillwater, Oklahoma agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Chelf-Insurance-Group-LLC-Expanding-Operations-in-Oklahoma.pdf
- Advice Insurance Agency, Inc. (2026-07-30): An auto insurance agency, no city printed, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Advice-Insurance-Agency-Inc.-Strengthening-Auto-Insurance-Expertise.pdf
- Progress Brokerage Group, LLC (2026-07-28): A Springfield, Pennsylvania hospitality specialist, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Progress-Brokerage-Group-LLC-Strengthening-Hospitality-Expertise-on-the-East-Coast.pdf
- BenefitRiver, LLC (2026-06-23): An employee benefits agency in Bozeman, Montana and Golden, Colorado, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-BenefitRiver-LLC-Expanding-Employee-Benefits-Expertise-in-Montana-and-Colorado.pdf
- Webtec Insurance Services, Inc. (2026-06-18): A personal lines agency based in Colorado after California, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Webtec-Insurance-Services-Inc.-Strengthening-Personal-Lines-Presence-in-California-and-Colorado.pdf
- Sanford, Bruker & Banks, Inc. (2026-06-16): An agency with roots to 1915, no city printed, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Sanford-Bruker-Banks-Inc.-Adding-Over-a-Century-of-Experience-to-Its-Roster.pdf
- Sommelier Insurance Group, LLC (2026-06-11): An Omaha, Nebraska agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Announces-Acquisition-of-Sommelier-Insurance-Group-Expanding-Footprint-in-Nebraska.pdf
- Professional Insurance Strategies, LLC (2026-06-09): An Arizona agency, no city printed, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Professional-Insurance-Strategies-LLC-Expanding-Specialized-Expertise-in-Arizona.pdf
- Legacy Partners Insurance Services (2026-05-21): A Harrison Township, Michigan agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Legacy-Partners-Insurance-Services-Strengthening-Footprint-in-Southeast-Michigan.pdf
- Kevin Taylor Insurance Agency, LLC (2026-05-19): A San Antonio, Texas personal lines agency, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Taylor-Insurance-Agency-Strengthening-Personal-Lines-Presence-in-Texas.pdf
- Coastal Insurance Services, LLC and Optimal Insurance Solutions, Inc. (2026-05-14): A Florida agency and its Illinois affiliate in one release, the platform's first Florida office. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Enters-Florida-with-Acquisition-of-Coastal-Insurance-Services-LLC.-Optimal-Insurance-Solutions-Inc_.pdf
- Smith & Company Insurance, Inc. (2026-05-12): An Arkansas agency with roots to 1904, announced on the wire and mirrored as a PDF on the platform's site. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Historic-Smith-Company-Insurance-Inc.-Expanding-Presence-in-Arkansas.pdf
- Coriano Insurance Agency (into Inszone) (2026-05-07): A Phoenix independent agency that scaled past $9M in premiums inside a decade. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Coriano-Insurance-Agency-Bolstering-Presence-in-Phoenix-Arizona.pdf
- A.D. Dern Insurance Agency, Inc. (2026-05-05): A Pinole, California personal lines agency founded in 1928, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-A.D.-Dern-Insurance-Agency-Inc.-Adding-Nearly-a-Century-of-History-to-its-California-Footprint.pdf
- Mena Insurance Agency, Inc. (2026-04-30): A Polk County, Arkansas agency founded in 1911 with a seven-person team, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Historic-Mena-Insurance-Agency-Expanding-Presence-in-Arkansas.pdf
- Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. (2026-04-28): A Mason County, Washington agency in Belfair and Shelton founded in 1970, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Arnold-Smith-Insurance-Agency-Inc.-Expanding-Presence-in-Washington-State-1.pdf
- James R. Vozar Insurance Agency (2026-04-23): A Michigan farm and agricultural agency with Athens, Quincy and Union City offices, founded in 1969. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-James-R.-Vozar-Insurance-Agency-Expanding-Footprint-and-Agricultural-Expertise-in-Michigan.pdf
- PMMH Insurance (2026-04-21): A park model and manufactured home insurance agency founded in 2017, no city printed. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-PMMH-Insurance-Expanding-Specialized-Coverage-for-Manufactured-Homes-and-Park-Models.pdf
- Randall Realty & Insurance (2026-04-16): A manufactured home insurance agency founded in 1973, trading as Benchmark Insurance Group, no city printed. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Randall-Realty-and-Insurance-Expanding-Expertise-in-Manufactured-Home-Insurance.pdf
- Insurance Resources Group, Inc. (2026-04-14): An Olathe, Kansas agency founded in 1996, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Insurance-Resources-Group-Expanding-Presence-in-Kansas.pdf
- Onstad's Insurance Agency (2026-03-31): A San Ramon, California agency with roots to 1926, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Onstads-Insurance-Agency-Preserving-a-Century-of-History-in-the-Bay-Area.pdf
- Schuessler Insurance, Inc. (2026-03-24): An Alva, Oklahoma agency founded in 1973, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-in-Oklahoma-with-Acquisition-of-Schuessler-Insurance-Inc_.pdf
- Streeter Brothers Insurance (2026-03-19): A Billings, Montana agency founded in 1922, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-in-Montana-with-Acquisition-of-Streeter-Brothers-Insurance.pdf
- Ohio Valley Insurance (2026-03-17): A Midwest crop and agricultural insurance agency founded in 2003, no city printed. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-in-the-Midwest-with-Acquisition-of-Ohio-Valley-Insurance.pdf
- Charles James Cayias Insurance Inc. (2026-03-12): A Salt Lake City agency founded in 1997, a merger by the body's word under a headline that says acquires. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Charles-James-Cayias-Insurance-Inc.-of-Salt-Lake-City-Utah.pdf
- Jaffery Insurance (into Inszone) (2026-03-10): One of Nebraska's fastest-growing independent agencies, taking the platform into its next state. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Enters-Nebraska-Market-with-Acquisition-of-Jaffery-Insurance-Financial-Services.pdf
- Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates, Inc. (2026-02-12): A Dallas commercial property agency founded in 1981, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-in-Texas-with-Acquisition-of-Scarbrough-Medlin-Associates-Inc_.pdf
- Pikes Peak Insurance Agency (2025-12-31): A Falcon, Colorado agency founded in 2005, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Pikes-Peak-Insurance-Agency-of-Falcon-Colorado.pdf
- Bierschwale-Rees Insurance (2025-12-30): A Fredericksburg, Texas agency with roots to 1903, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-Texas-Presence-with-Acquisition-of-Bierschwale-Rees-Insurance.pdf
- Sample Insurance Group, LLC (2025-12-30): A Monument, Colorado agency founded in 2004, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-Colorado-Presence-with-Acquisition-of-Sample-Insurance-Group.pdf
- Shahinian Insurance Services, Inc. (2025-12-29): A California agency of fifty years with nationwide programs, no city printed. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Shahinian-Insurance-Services-Inc_.pdf
- Williamson Insurance (2025-12-24): A Little Rock, Arkansas agency founded in 1974, read from the PDF the platform hosts. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Expands-Presence-in-Arkansas-With-Acquisition-of-Williamson-Insurance.pdf
- Northern Insurance Group, Ltd. (2025-12-24): An Illinois agency with origins in 1927, no city printed. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Inszone-Insurance-Services-Acquires-Northern-Insurance-Group-Ltd_.pdf
- Inszone Insurance Services (2023-11-27): The platform itself at co-lead investment: 98 agency acquisitions integrated since 2020, 63 offices across all 50 states. Source: https://inszoneinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Inszone-Announces-Strategic-Investment-from-Lightyear-Capital-Joining-BHMS-as-Co-Lead-Investor-for-Next-Phase-of-Growth.pdf

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