Arch Insurance North America has agreed to acquire Premier Dealer Holding Corp., including its subsidiary Premier Dealer Services (PDS), expanding its automotive finance and insurance business. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1998 and based in Dublin, Ohio, PDS provides automotive protection and loyalty products, administration services, technology, and training to dealerships. The acquisition builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies.
Following closing, PDS is expected to operate as a standalone business within Arch Insurance’s Consumer Division. Dealers and agents will continue working with the existing Premier team.
Arch said the deal will bring together its specialty insurance expertise with PDS’s administration capabilities, technology infrastructure, and dealer relationships. PDS CEO John Topits said joining Arch would provide the resources needed to continue investing in employees, products, and technology.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The move signals continued consolidation in the dealership finance and insurance space, where competitors such as Protective Life have also pursued growth through acquisitions, including its purchase of Portfolio earlier this year.
