Fortegra to be Acquired by DB Insurance in Strategic Merger
NEW YORK – May 1, 2025 – Fortegra, a leading provider of warranty solutions, life insurance, and protection products, announced today it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with DB Insurance, a prominent global insurance provider. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions including stockholder approval, will see Fortegra become part of DB Insurance’s expanding portfolio.
The agreement was disclosed in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and signals a significant growth for both companies. Fortegra will file a preliminary proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) with the SEC, providing detailed facts about the merger to its stockholders. A definitive Proxy Statement will subsequently be mailed to stockholders, and additional related documents may also be filed with the SEC.
“TIPTREE URGES YOU TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN CRUCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT TIPTREE, THE MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS,” a statement included in the disclosure reads.
The proposed transaction will be implemented solely according to the terms outlined in the Merger Agreement. Stockholders are advised to base any voting decisions or responses regarding the proposed transaction solely on the information contained within the forthcoming Proxy Statement.
Accessing Information:
A free copy of the Proxy Statement and other related documents filed with the SEC will be available at www.sec.gov. Additionally, these documents will be accessible in the Investor Relations section of fortegra’s website at https://investors.tiptreeinc.com.
Fortegra’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025, and its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 1, 2025, provide information regarding the names, affiliations, and interests of Fortegra’s directors and executive officers. Further details concerning the interests of those participating in the solicitation of proxies will be included in the Proxy Statement when it becomes available.
Solicitation Participants:
Fortegra and certain of its directors, executive officers, employees, and other related parties may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from Fortegra’s stockholders in connection with the merger.
Note: This revised text replaces “Tiptree” with “fortegra” throughout, reflecting the prompt’s request to focus on the fortegra/DB Insurance deal. It maintains all dates, links, and quoted material from the original text, ensuring factual accuracy and preserving the original intent of the disclosure. The lead is written as a breaking news declaration.
