PIB Group Expanded Acquinex Into the United States
The firm opened a New York office to provide representations and warranties and tax liability insurance.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Remote Work
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PIB Group has officially entered the U.S. insurance market by establishing a new office in New York City. The expansion of its portfolio company, Acquinex, aims to provide specialized insurance solutions across all 50 states.
Why it matters
This move marks a significant step in PIB Group's ongoing U.S. growth strategy to provide global insurance solutions. By establishing a physical presence, the firm positions itself to better serve American clients and partners in the specialized R&W and tax sectors.
Acquinex employs more than 50 underwriters and had insured 700 M&A deals by 2021. The newly opened New York office holds licenses to conduct business across all U.S. states.
The players
PIB Group
PIB Group is an international insurance intermediary group that acquires and manages various specialized insurance portfolio companies.
Acquinex
Acquinex is a specialist underwriting firm focused on M&A insurance, including representations and warranties and tax liability products.
Chris Graham
Chris Graham serves as the head of representations and warranties insurance for the new U.S. division.
Roktim Kaushik
Roktim Kaushik serves as the head of U.S. tax for the new expansion branch.
Litica
Litica is an insurance firm that was acquired by PIB Group in March 2025.
The details
The firm established its U.S. footprint by recruiting experienced underwriters directly from established domestic carriers to lead its new operations. Chris Graham has been appointed as the head of representations and warranties insurance, while Roktim Kaushik will serve as the head of U.S. tax.
Timeline
Acquinex was founded in London in 2017.
PIB Group acquired Acquinex in March 2021.
PIB Group acquired Litica in March 2025.
PIB Group announced the U.S. expansion on September 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This expansion reflects a broader trend of international insurance firms scaling their U.S. operations to compete for domestic deal-flow market share. By anchoring itself in New York, PIB Group follows a common strategy of consolidating regional firms to provide global coverage.
U.S.-based businesses and deal-makers will now have access to a broader range of M&A insurance options and specialized tax liability coverage. Clients can expect increased competition in the market, which may influence underwriting standards and insurance service availability.
The takeaway
The entry of specialized international underwriters into the U.S. signals a maturing market for M&A risk products. Business leaders should monitor these new entries as they may offer alternative underwriting criteria for complex corporate transactions.
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