Ameriana Bancorp in New Castle, Ind., has agreed to sell its Ameriana Insurance Agency to Pfenninger, Claxton and Estelle Insurance Group for nearly $2 million.

The decision to terminate a shared-loss agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. boosted third-quarter profits at East West Bancorp in Pasadena, Calif.

Texas Capital Bancshares in Dallas reported just a modest uptick in third-quarter profits as higher compensation costs and deposit insurance assessments largely offset strong loan growth.

F.N.B. Corp. in Pittsburgh reported higher third-quarter profit, citing growth in commercial loans and leases and consumer loans.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is set to vote Thursday morning on a proposal that would force big banks to bear the assessment burden of growing the agency's federal reserves to a new minimum.

Beneficial Bancorp in Philadelphia has agreed to buy Conestoga Bancorp in Chester Springs, Pa.

Low interest rates continue to constrain growth at TCF Financial in Wayzata, Minn.

Third-quarter results have been decidedly mixed: while the largest banks have been knocked off balance by volatile markets, many regionals have charged forward.

Community & Southern Holdings in Atlanta used private equity to buy 14 banks over six years. The time had come to become a seller and give those investors an opportunity to eventually cash out.

Dime Community Bancshares in Brooklyn, N.Y., said that Kenneth Mahon will succeed Michael Devine as its president on Jan. 1.

Washington Federal in Seattle reported higher profit in its fiscal fourth quarter, citing a record level of commercial loan originations.

The Georgia company is ready to return to buying banks, but it isn’t looking for a game changer. Rather, management wants to ease into consolidation by acquiring a smaller institution.

First Partners Bank in Birmingham, Ala., and Highlands Bancorp in Vernon, N.J., have both issued subordinated debt, as part of their plans to exit the Small Business Lending Fund program.

Regal Bank in Livingston, N.J., isn’t letting its privately held status deter it from pursuing acquisitions.

Southern BancShares in Mount Olive, N.C., has agreed to buy Heritage Bankshares in Norfolk, Va.

Renasant in Tupelo, Miss., has agreed to buy KeyWorth Bank in Johns Creek, Ga.

Daniel P. Dyer, the chief executive officer of Marlin Business Services in Mount Laurel, N.J., has retired.

Crossroads Bank in Effingham, Ill., has selected Michael Defend as its new chief executive. Defend, who will also serve as president, will step into his new role at the beginning of next year.

Foundation Bancorp in Bellevue, Wash., is searching for a new chief executive. The company said in a press release Tuesday that Diane Dewbrey resigned a day earlier "to pursue other interests."

Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., reported higher quarterly earnings that reflected an increase in fee income and cost control.