Tiptree acquires Universal Shield Insurance for $100M, declares $0.06 dividend

Filed July 29, 2026 · Period ending July 28, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Tiptree entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group, parent of two specialty P&C carriers, for $100 million cash, expected to close Q1 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

  Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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  The acquisition redeploys proceeds from the completed $1.65 billion Fortegra sale (May 2026), which generated $1.12 billion in gross proceeds and a $372.2 million after-tax gain.

  Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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  Board declared a $0.06 per share cash dividend payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record August 17, 2026.

  Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →