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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.
PCF Insurance announces acquisition of 360 Insurance
23rd August 2024
PCF Insurance Services has acquired the insurance business of 360 Insurance, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. With roots in the Las Vegas Valley, the acquired organisation is licensed to operate across the US. For over 75 years, 360 Insurance, a provider of auto, home, commercial, and life insurance solutions, has been catering to ... Read the full article
SRG bolsters retail business with Anthony James Insurance Brokers acquisition
20th August 2024
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the insurance intermediary, has acquired Anthony James Insurance Brokers in a move that is set to expand and further strengthen SRG's retail pillar - Specialist Risk Insurance Solutions (SRIS). Subject to regulatory approval, Anthony James becomes SRG’s fifth acquisition since it announced its new investment partners, Warburg ... Read the full article
AUB Group to acquire 80% equity stake in UK insurance broker Movo
19th August 2024
Australian insurance broker AUB Group has entered into an equity partnership with Movo Group, a UK insurance broking business. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. AUB has agreed to acquire an 80% equity stake in Movo, including: Authorised Representative (AR) network Movo Partnership; equity broking group, Movo Insurance Brokers; and ... Read the full article
Emerald Bay expands tailored insurance solutions with Mainsail acquisition
16th August 2024
Collaborative underwriting carrier Emerald Bay Risk Solutions is set to expand its tailored insurance solutions with the acquisition of P&C insurer Mainsail Insurance Company in a private transaction. Mainsail, previously a 100% reinsured subsidiary of Spinnaker Insurance Company, provides P&C insurance coverage, offering 17 varying lines of insurance, including auto, property, ... Read the full article
Allstate to sell Employer Voluntary Benefits arm to The Standard for $2bn
14th August 2024
US primary insurer Allstate has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Employer Voluntary Benefits business to StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) for $2 billion in cash, adjusted for the closing balance sheet. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals, expected to close in the first ... Read the full article
Howden acquires Help Me Compare Group (ActiveQuote)
12th August 2024
Howden, a global insurance intermediary group, has acquired UK health and life insurance broker, Help Me Compare Group Limited (ActiveQuote) and its subsidiaries (HMCGL), in a move that is set to bolster Howden's position across the health insurance broker market in the UK. Established in 2009 by Richard Theodossiades, HMCGL employs ... Read the full article
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. merges into Assured Guaranty
9th August 2024
Assured Guaranty Inc. (AG), a company that offers financial guarantees and credit enhancement products, has completed the merger of Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM), with AG as the surviving company. The merger was initially announced on July 8, 2024, and was effective as of August 1, 2024. With the completion of ... Read the full article
DARAG to sell North American & Bermuda business entities to RiverStone
8th August 2024
Legacy acquirer DARAG Group has agreed to sell its North American and Bermuda business entities to the RiverStone Group. According to DARAG, this transaction will simplify its operations, permitting the firm to focus on its core European business. In addition, the deal will bring in additional capital, allowing DARAG to execute ... Read the full article
Marsh McLennan Agency completes acquisition of Illinois-based broker Horton
5th August 2024
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, has completed the acquisition of The Horton Group, Inc., a full-service insurance brokerage based in Illinois, US. Horton, which was founded in 1971, offers property and casualty insurance, employee benefits consultation, and personal lines coverage to businesses and individuals across Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, ... Read the full article
Buruj and MedGulf sign agreement for potential merger
2nd August 2024
Buruj, a multi-line non-life insurance underwriter and insurance group MedGulf, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate a potential merger between the two companies. The MOU aims to establish a framework for the strategic transaction through a share exchange offer. “Both companies will conduct financial, tax, legal, and actuarial ... Read the full article
Howden acquires Allianz Musical Insurance business
1st August 2024
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the acquisition of Allianz UK’s Musical Insurance business, which it will incorporate into its music scheme, Lark Music. Following the transaction, the business’ customer base, marketing and operations teams will transfer into Howden’s Lark Music, which currently primarily services higher value instruments. This acquisition complements ... Read the full article
Miller continues european expansion with 4809 Brokers AG acquisition
1st August 2024
Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has announced the acquisition of reinsurance capital advisory business 4809 Brokers AG, its third European acquisition as it continues its expansion in the continent. Miller stated this acquisition is consistent with its reinsurance strategy, which is focused on growth opportunities in the value-add and advisory parts ... Read the full article
H Group Benefits acquired by insurance broker Relation
1st August 2024
Insurance brokerage firm Relation Insurance Services has acquired the assets of H Group Benefits, Inc., a health insurance agency based in Illinois, US. The transaction, which terms were not disclosed, went into effect on June 30, 2024. Tim Hall, Chief Executive Officer for Relation, said: “H Group has an outstanding reputation in ... Read the full article
Sixth Street to acquire Enstar in $5.1bn transaction
29th July 2024
Global insurance group Enstar is set to be acquired by existing investor Sixth Street in a $5.1 billion transaction, with Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors participating in the deal. Upon closing of the transaction, Enstar shareholders will receive a total of $338.00 in cash ... Read the full article
BMS to acquire UK insurance broker DR&P from Inflexion
29th July 2024
BMS Group, an independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has entered into an agreement to acquire David Roberts & Partners (DR&P), a UK-based insurance broker, from European mid-market private equity firm, Inflexion. Founded in 1977, DR&P has a presence across the UK and Europe, handling more than £620 million in gross ... Read the full article
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