iPipeline®, a leading global provider of digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industry, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Origo following receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority.

As financial services firms face growing pressure to modernize operations, improve customer experiences, and navigate increasingly complex technology environments, the ability to connect people, processes, and data has become a critical competitive advantage.

This acquisition expands iPipeline’s presence in the UK wealth and retirement market and further strengthens its ability to help customers navigate fragmented systems, manual processes, and disconnected experiences that continue to challenge financial services organizations worldwide.

For decades, iPipeline has helped carriers, distributors, advisors, and financial institutions digitize and streamline critical business processes. Origo brings deep expertise within the UK market, enabling secure, trusted connectivity between providers, advisors and platforms, helping firms exchange information efficiently and reducing friction across complex financial ecosystems.

As insurance, retirement, and wealth management become increasingly connected, firms are looking for technology that simplifies interactions across products, partners and channels. The acquisition strengthens iPipeline’s ability to help customers create this connection, while expanding the capabilities needed to support the future of digital financial services.

For Pat O’Donnell, Chief Executive Officer of iPipeline, bringing Origo into the organization reflects the company’s vision for helping financial services firms operate in a more connected and efficient way.

“As financial services organizations face growing pressure to modernize operations and deliver seamless customer experiences, the ability to connect people, processes and information has become increasingly important.”

“Origo’s expertise in trusted connectivity aligns closely with iPipeline’s strengths – enhancing our ability to help customers reduce complexity, improve collaboration and operate more effectively.”

Rachel Edwards, Managing Director, UK & Europe, iPipeline, continued: “This acquisition brings together two organizations that share a common belief; the best innovation comes from working closely with customers and helping the industry solve real challenges.”

“By combining Origo’s trusted connectivity capabilities with iPipeline’s technology, we have an opportunity to create a more connected ecosystem that simplifies interactions, supports growth and delivers better experiences for the firms and customers we serve.”

“Just as importantly, we’re bringing together two teams with a shared commitment to trusted connectivity, partnership and practical innovation. Those values will continue to guide us as we move forward together.”

That shared focus on connectivity, collaboration and customer outcomes was a natural fit for both organizations. Anthony Rafferty, Chief Executive Officer of Origo, said:

“Origo has always focused on making it easier for firms to connect and work together. Joining iPipeline allows us to build on that mission while maintaining the transparent, collaborative approach our customers value.”

“We have an opportunity to strengthen the services our customers rely on today while helping drive greater efficiency and innovation across the industry.”

Customers can expect continuity throughout the transition. All services and solutions will remain available, connected and partner-friendly, with continued investment focused on helping firms simplify operations and strengthen collaboration across financial services.

Together, iPipeline and Origo will continue investing in technology that connects people, processes and information, helping organizations navigate complexity and prepare for the future of financial services. The Origo and Unipass brands will continue as an iPipeline company.

About iPipeline

iPipeline is a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industries in North America, and life insurance and pensions industries in the UK. iPipeline couples one of the most expansive digital and automated platforms with one of the industry’s largest data libraries to accelerate, automate, and simplify various applications, processes, and workflows—from quote to commission—with seamless integration. The company’s vision is to help everyone achieve lasting financial security by delivering innovative solutions that connect, simplify, and transform the industry.

Since its establishment in 1995, iPipeline has helped protect more than 49 million people, and today is trusted around the world by more than 100 insurance carriers, and providers, and more than 2,500 broker-dealers, financial institutions, Brokerage General Agencies (BGAs), Independent Marketing Organizations (IMOs), and Managing General Agents (MGAs). Connected to more than 500,000 agents and advisers/advisors, the company collected more than $33 billion in premium in life insurance and $55 billion in annuities in 2022. iPipeline operates as a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500® and Fortune 500® indices.

For more information, please visit https://www.ipipeline.com and select your country of origin.

About Origo Services

Origo has been at the forefront of fintech since 1989, creating solutions to problems and digitizing processes in the financial services industry. Our mission is to connect the financial services marketplace for the benefit of everyone.

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