Dai-ichi Life acquires 15% stake in M&G to expand in the U.K. and Europe
Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc. plans to acquire a 15% stake in M&G plc to expand its operations in the U.K. and European life insurance
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Latest Mergers & Acquisitions news of M&A global insurance market. Explore latest insights, trends and breaking news from Beinsure Media.
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Ryan Specialty acquired Irish MGU 360 Degree Underwriting
Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc. said it has acquired 360 Degree Underwriting, an Irish managing general underwriter
Helvetia board approves Caser merger to strengthen position in Spain
Helvetia Group announced that its board of directors has approved a merger involving Caser, Helvetia Seguros, and Helvetia Holding Suizo
Insurance Australia Group acquires RAC’s insurance business valued at A$1.35 bn
Insurance Australia Group reached an agreement with the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia to acquire RAC’s insurance business in a deal valued at A$1.35 bn
CMA launches inquiry into Aviva’s £3.7 bn acquisition of Direct Line
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a merger inquiry into Aviva plc’s planned acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group
Insurtech KatRisk acquired Gamma to strengthen location intelligence and risk capabilities
KatRisk, a provider of catastrophe risk modeling software for the insurance and financial sectors, has acquired Gamma
MGA Revau entered a strategic partnership with MGAs Brazos and Twenty Mile
Canadian P&C managing general agent Revau has entered a strategic partnership with Texas-based MGAs Brazos Specialty Risk Insurance and Twenty Mile Insurance Services
Optio Group acquired Custodian Management, a UK-based MGA
Optio Group, an independent specialty managing general agent (MGA) platform, has acquired Custodian Management, a UK-based MGA
Aspen Insurance adds 2.6 mn shares to IPO, targeting $77.6 mn
Aspen Insurance Holdings plans to add 2.6 mn ordinary shares to its initial public offering at a price of $30 per share, totaling $77.6 mn
MIB is acquiring Clareto from Munich Re Life US
MIB, a provider of data-focused services for the life insurance sector, is acquiring Clareto from Munich Re Life US, a subsidiary of Munich Re
Markel acquires Marine MGA Meco Group, expanding global marine capabilities
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group, has agreed to acquire Meco Group, a specialist marine managing general agent
Likewize acquired Speedperform, a company specializing in AI customer support
Likewize, a global provider of device protection, repair services, and technical support, has acquired Speedperform, a company specializing in AI-based customer support
Sapiens acquires AdvantageGo for £43 mn to expand global P&C platform in the UK
Sapiens International Corporation, a global software provider for the insurance industry, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AdvantageGo
AI-insurtech Earnix acquired Zelros, a GenAI startup for insurers
Dynamic AI platform for insurance Earnix has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zelros, a pioneer in Generative AI for insurers and banks
Mediobanca launches €6.3 bn share offer for 100% of Banca Generali
Mediobanca Group has announced a voluntary share-based exchange offer valued at €6.3 bn to acquire 100% of Banca Generali
Admiral sells U.S. auto insurtech Elephant to refocus on UK & Europe
Admiral Group announced the sale of its U.S. automobile insurtech, Elephant Insurance Co. and Elephant Insurance Services
Vienna Insurance Group acquired a 48.8% stake in financial broker Phinance
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), based in Austria, has acquired a 48.82% stake in Polish financial broker Phinance
UK-based insurtech Ripe completes acquisition of GJW Direct from Munich Re
UK-based insurtech Ripe has completed the acquisition of marine insurance provider GJW Direct from Munich Re Specialty
Ageas acquires esure for £1.3 bn, expanding UK insurance market position
Ageas has reached an agreement with Bain Capital to acquire esure, a UK-based digital personal lines insurer, for a cash consideration of £1.3 bn
CC Capital completed a $250mn investment in Canadian Westaim
CC Capital has completed a $250mn investment in Westaim Corp., a Canadian company that will operate as an insurance and asset management platform
MS&AD Insurance will sell 15.1% stake in Challenger to TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings will sell its 15.1% stake in Challenger Ltd. to TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia, a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings
Equitable Holdings to acquire 17.9% additional stake in AllianceBernstein for $761 mn
Equitable Holdings announced preliminary results of its cash tender offer to acquire up to 46 mn units of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. at $38.50 per unit
American Coastal Insurance finalized the sale of Interboro Insurance
American Coastal Insurance Corp. has finalized the sale of Interboro Insurance Co., a New York-based personal lines carrier, to Forza Insurance Holdings, LLC
Emerald acquired Insurtech Insights, a B2B company focused on the insurance technology sector
Emerald Holding has acquired Insurtech Insights, a London-based company focused on the insurance technology sector
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance acquires 15% of W. R. Berkley
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI), a Japanese property and casualty insurer, has agreed to acquire 15% of the outstanding common stock of W. R. Berkley
Major deals have led global M&A activity in 2024, showing increasing confidence among dealmakers despite geopolitical and economic challenges
Deloitte presents new trends in insurance mergers and acquisitions for 2024-2025, focusing on how economic, regulatory, and strategic factors might shape the future.
Global private equity and venture capital deal value grew in the first quarter, although the volume of transactions declined from the same period in 2023
Involving HR professionals early in M&A due diligence can help deals close more quickly and increase the chances of a successful transaction