All mergers and acquisitions articles
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NewsHelvetia Baloise merger to create Switzerland’s second largest insurer
Merger of equals will have a business volume of CHF 20bn and a market share of around 20% in Switzerland.
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NewsMiller moves into M&A risk market with MASS launch
The re/insurance broker has established a new M&A and strategic solutions team.
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NewsM&A claims surge and W&I market grows to record levels – HWF study
The use of warranty & indemnity insurance grew to record levels in the first half of 2024, according to a study by broker HWF Partners.
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NewsPrudence and profligacy: two M&A studies urge caution and reveal value destruction of carrier deals
Only 52% of the last decade’s largest acquisitions among insurance carriers created long-term value for their shareholders, according to ACORD research while a WTW study suggests more caution is on the horizon.
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NewsM&A activity to rise due to “PE dry powder” – BMS report
Strong transaction appetite expected in 2024, according to re/insurance broker BMS, due to private equity capital waiting to deploy.
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NewsTech expected to lead M&A, environmental litigation top risk
Almost half of execs expect an uptick in mergers and acquisitions, with technology, media and telecoms expected to be the most prolific sector for transactions, according to an Aon, Mergermarket study.
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NewsGallagher Re names Wakefield CEO as Kent transitions to group role
Tom Wakefield will succeed James Kent at Gallagher Re as the intermediary looks to build out its reinsurance capabilities
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NewsHSBC buys UK arm of stricken Silicon Valley Bank
Deal rescues a key lender for technology start-ups in the UK and helps curb fallout from the biggest bank collapse since 2008
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NewsDWIC 2023: Time for emerging markets to shine
A dearth of cheap and plentiful reinsurance capacity could force emerging insurance markets to mature more rapidly
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NewsInsurance M&A hits post-pandemic peak in 2022
There were 449 completed M&As last year, the highest for a decade, with strong prospects for 2023, says Clyde & Co
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NewsAM Best puts CCR RE ratings under review
Under the proposed transaction, CCR will sell approximately 70% of its interest in CCR RE
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NewsVoce’s Plants steps down from Argo board
It follows news that Brookfield Reinsurance will buy the group in a $1.1 billion merger following a 6-month strategic review
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NewsFrench government prepares to sell majority stake in CCR Re
Transaction values CCR Re at close to €1 billion; will transfer 75% ownership to mutual consortium
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NewsBrookfield to buy Argo in $1.1 billion transaction
Transaction represents ’best path forward’ for Argo stakeholders, says Bradley, as Brookfield cites ‘milestone’ in firm’s expansion
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NewsSompo completes sale of EAL to RiverStone
Sale of the run-off business is part of Sompo’s strategy to consolidate its UK presence into one company market platform
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NewsBMS buys Spanish broker Eisenar
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed; Broker specialises in industrial risks and professional sports
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NewsCompre Covéa deal brings finality to legacy medmal
Medical Insurance Company DAC covered professional medical malpractice risks until it entered run-off in 2015
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NewsVida breaks ranks; offers support for R&Q’s Spiegel
A “dramatic change” to the executive leadership of R&Q would create a “major distraction”, insists shareholder
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NewsInsurance M&A hits ten-year high
The sale of Athene Holding to Apollo Global Management for $7.7 billion is deal of the year so far - Clyde & Co
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NewsOcean Re expands into Europe with Oceva Risk acquisition
Ocean Re is also looking to acquire or launch an insurance/reinsurance business in Europe and the UK
