The sale represents another milestone in Aquiline’s Insurance Distribution & Risk practice
NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aquiline, a global private investment firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Relation, one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the United States, to BayPine.
Founded in 2007, Relation provides risk management and benefits consulting services nationwide, leveraging long-standing carrier relationships to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions across commercial P&C, employee benefits, personal lines, private client services, retirement solutions, and wealth management. Relation delivers specialized expertise and tailored solutions to clients of all sizes across a range of industry segments, including construction, transportation, agriculture, entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and real estate. The company is headquartered in Chicago with more than 90 offices nationwide.
Since Aquiline’s initial investment in 2019, Relation has completed more than 100 acquisitions, executed a targeted broker recruitment strategy, diversified its product suite, and built differentiated specialty capabilities across several niche industries. A disciplined focus on integration and customer experience has been central to Relation’s ability to scale while maintaining strong client outcomes. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Tim Hall, Relation has become one of the leading independent insurance brokers in the U.S., serving over 230,000 clients and more than 1,000 insurance markets with coast-to-coast coverage.
Thomas Lynch, Principal at Aquiline, said, “We are very excited to see Relation enter this next chapter of growth. It has been gratifying to support Tim and his team in transforming Relation into an industry leader. At Aquiline, we focus on building enduring businesses across insurance and financial services, and we are proud of the investments made in talent, infrastructure, and technology that have positioned Relation for continued success. We believe BayPine is an excellent partner for Relation’s future and look forward to watching the company continue to build on its strong foundation.”
Tim Hall, CEO at Relation, said, “Our team’s dedication to understanding each client’s unique needs and delivering personalized solutions has been the foundation of our success. We have made significant investments in integrating our platform and building the systems necessary to scale, and we are now poised to accelerate our growth trajectory. BayPine’s investment will allow us to continue to complete strategic M&A, recruit tremendous talent, and build out our specialty capabilities. Further, I am grateful to Aquiline and thank them for their support, which has been instrumental in Relation’s growth and success.”
Piper Sandler & Co. and Perella Weinberg are serving as financial advisors to Aquiline and Relation. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is serving as legal advisor to Aquiline and Relation. Jamieson Corporate Finance is serving as advisor to Relation management. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor to BayPine.
About Aquiline
Aquiline Capital Partners LP (“Aquiline”) is a global private investment firm with offices in New York, London, and Philadelphia that focuses on financial services and technology. As of December 31, 2025, Aquiline had approximately $12 billion of assets under management and deployed approximately $8.3 billion of capital across the firm’s strategies since inception.
For more information about Aquiline, its investment professionals, and its portfolio companies, visit www.aquiline.com.
About BayPine
BayPine LP (“Baypine”) is a private investment firm that drives digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth in market-leading essential services businesses. Headquartered in Boston with an office in New York, BayPine’s team of accomplished investors and senior operating executives have a shared passion for building great businesses and creating enduring value for investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which they operate.
For more information about BayPine, please visit www.baypine.com.
About Relation
Relation Insurance Services (“Relation” or the “Company”) is an insurance brokerage that offers superior risk management and benefits consulting services across the United States. It is ranked by Insurance Journal within the top 25 largest agencies in the country by revenue and has approximately 1,400 employees across more than 90+ locations nationwide.
For more information about Relation, please visit www.relationinsurance.com.
Media Contacts
For Aquiline:
Lawton King
(202) 713-0460
lking@aquiline.com
For BayPine:
Nathaniel Garnick/Sam Fisher
Gasthalter & Co.
(212) 257-4170
BayPine@gasthalter.com
For Relation:
Alana Anselmi
Stretch PR
(412) 913-5004
aanselmi@stretchpr.com
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