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Reinsurance M&A news, or reinsurance mergers and acquisitions news, covering details of M&A transactions in the works and completed, between insurance, reinsurance and related companies.
NEXROC announces intention to acquire US and Australian insurance companies
12th October 2026
The NEXROC Group, a global investment and holding company, has announces its intention to commence tender offers for two publicly listed life insurance companies, one in the United States and one in Australia. According to the announcement, NEXROC is moving forward with the insurance acquisitions as part of the first stage ... Read the full article
B.P. Marsh makes 30% equity investment in newly formed London Market underwriting agency Dauntless
6th October 2026
B.P. Marsh & Partners, a specialist investor in early-stage financial services businesses, has made a 30% equity investment in newly formed London Market underwriting agency Dauntless U/W Limited for a nominal consideration, alongside providing a £2 million loan facility. Dauntless, which specialises in marine hull underwriting focused on niche, brown water, ... Read the full article
Generali’s minority investment in BCC to strengthen partnership with Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar
6th October 2026
Italian-headquartered, global insurer Generali has announced an agreement to acquire a c. 9.9% stake in Banco de Crédito Cooperativo (BCC), the holding entity of Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar (GCC), for €150 million. This investment further strengthens the strategic alignment between the two companies and solidifies Generali's position as a leading insurance partner ... Read the full article
Clear Group bolsters specialist wholesale proposition with Commercial Risks acquisition
5th October 2026
Clear Group, an independent insurance intermediary, continues to build its specialist wholesale proposition with the acquisition of London based specialist broker Commercial Risks (UK) Ltd and its managing general agent (MGA), Troon Underwriting. Founded in 2002, Commercial Risks is a London Market insurance broker led by James Osman with ... Read the full article
Wawanesa launches WSI after acquiring Everest Canada
2nd October 2026
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa) has launched WSI, which marks the closing of the acquisition of Everest Insurance Company of Canada (Everest Canada), a move which aims to enhance and accelerate its diversification, growth priorities, and commercial capabilities. The acquisition was initially announced in March and approved by ... Read the full article
Kristof Terryn to lead ‘world’s largest’ specialty insurance business as Beazley joins Zurich
2nd October 2026
Kristof Terryn has been appointed CEO of Beazley and Zurich Global Specialty, subject to regulatory approval, following Zurich’s £8.1bn acquisition of Beazley, creating what it describes as the world’s largest specialty insurance business. The combined business will be headquartered in London, with Terryn taking over as Adrian Cox departs Beazley ... Read the full article
Everest ‘further sharpens’ its portfolio as sale of Canadian Retail Insurance arm completes
1st October 2026
Everest Group, a global specialty reinsurer and insurer, has completed the sale of its Canadian Retail Insurance operations, Everest Insurance Company of Canada (Everest Canada), to The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company. First announced in March 2026, the transaction was closed after securing all of the required regulatory approvals and satisfaction ... Read the full article
WTW receives regulatory approval to take full control of UAE joint venture AFW
1st October 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group WTW has received the necessary regulatory approval to take full control of its longstanding joint venture, UAE-domiciled Al-Futtaim Willis (AFW). Regulatory approvals were granted by the Central Bank of the UAE and the Central Bank of Bahrain to complete the change in ownership of Al Futtaim ... Read the full article
Zurich completes £8.1bn Beazley takeover ahead of LSE delisting
1st October 2026
Zurich has completed its £8.1bn takeover of Beazley, with the London-headquartered specialist insurer now set to delist from the London Stock Exchange following the implementation of the court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. The scheme became effective today, 1 October 2026, after Beazley and Zurich delivered a copy of the court order ... Read the full article
Fortitude Re advances long-term strategy with Dayforward acquisition
28th September 2026
Fortitude Re, formed by FGH Parent, L.P. and its subsidiaries, has acquired nearly all the assets of Dayforward, a digitally native insurance technology company, through a newly formed entity that will be renamed Fortitude Life. The transaction includes Dayforward's technology platform, distribution agreements, intellectual property, licensed insurance agency and its team, ... Read the full article
VIG expands telematics offering in CEE with Dolphin Technologies stake acquisition
23rd September 2026
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), an Austria-based insurance group operating across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), has acquired a 25% stake in Dolphin Technologies, a Vienna-based technology company. The completion of this transaction is still subject to the necessary approval by the Federal Competition Authority. Through this investment, VIG reinforces a collaboration established ... Read the full article
Oneglobal Broking acquires Fraction Brokers’ digital asset client portfolio
21st September 2026
Oneglobal Broking, an international insurance and reinsurance brokerage group providing specialist risk advisory and placement services across global markets, has acquired Hong Kong-headquartered specialist insurance broker Fraction Brokers Asia Ltd’s (Fraction Brokers) digital asset client portfolio. Incorporated in 2012, Fraction Brokers focuses on the digital asset industry, operating globally with a ... Read the full article
Jensten strengthens Tech, Media, Cyber & Life Sciences division with VRG acquisition
17th September 2026
Jensten Group, a provider of insurance services in the UK, has agreed to acquire Venture Risks Group (VRG), a specialist technology-focused corporate broker. The transaction is expected to be completed in October 2026. Since its incorporation in 2018, VRG has an established reputation advising high-growth and innovation-led businesses. Read the full article
The Baldwin Group set to go private in $7.7bn deal led by Sequence and DFO
14th September 2026
An entity to be formed by Sequence Holdings and DFO Management (Dell Family Office) is set to acquire a majority interest in The Baldwin Group, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.7 billion, meaning Baldwin will become a privately held company. After mainstream media reports on the matter over ... Read the full article
Zurich’s £8.1bn Beazley acquisition to complete October 1 following regulatory clearance
14th September 2026
Zurich Insurance and Beazley have confirmed that Zurich's recommended all-cash acquisition of the London-headquartered specialist insurer is on track to take effect on 1 October 2026, after all required regulatory approvals were secured. In a joint update issued today, the two firms confirmed that every regulatory approval required for the transaction ... Read the full article
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