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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.

MIB reaches agreement to acquire underwriting services provider RiskRighter

16th May 2024

MIB has reached an agreement with Crump Life Insurance Services, LLC to acquire RiskRighter, LLC, a provider of underwriting services to insurance carriers, distribution agencies and other businesses across the life insurance sector. Andrea Caruso, MIB's Chief Operating Officer, commented: "MIB is excited to add RiskRighter's capabilities to our Medical Data Solutions portfolio. ... Read the full article

American Coastal completes run-off of personal lines book with sale of Interboro to Forza

10th May 2024

American Coastal Insurance Corporation has announced the sale of its New York domiciled insurer, Interboro Insurance Company, to Forza Insurance Holdings, LLC, a move which completes the run-off of American Coastal's personal lines portfolio. The definitive agreement sees Forza acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Interboro and enables ... Read the full article

Combination of factors have created a challenging environment for M&A activity, WTW

9th May 2024

A recent report released by global re/insurance broker WTW has highlighted several factors that are contributing towards the decline in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity, which includes rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing supply chain disruptions. According to the broker, the combination of these factors have created a "challenging environment ... Read the full article

Ardonagh to acquire PSC Insurance in A$2.3bn transaction

8th May 2024

The Ardonagh Group has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) to acquire all the issued ordinary shares in PSC Insurance Group Limited. The Scheme Cash Consideration represents an implied equity value of A$2.256 billion and enterprise value of A$2.429 billion. Ardonagh explained that it intends to merge PSC’s Australia and New ... Read the full article

Truist completes sale of remaining stake in insurance brokerage TIH

7th May 2024

Truist Financial Corporation has completed the sale of its remaining stake in Truist Insurance Holdings (TIH), the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the US, to an investor group led by private equity firms Stone Point Capital, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Mubadala Investment Company and other co-investors. If you recall, in February ... Read the full article

Marsh McLennan Agency acquires commercial lines brokerage, AC Risk Management

2nd May 2024

Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, has acquired AC Risk Management (ACRM), an independent commercial lines brokerage based in Melville, New York. Established in 2012, ACRM essentially offers property & casualty insurance to businesses in the region, with a particular focus on the construction industry. According to the announcement, all ACRM ... Read the full article

Only 52% of last decade’s largest M&A transactions created long-term value: ACORD

2nd May 2024

As per ACORD's Carrier Mergers & Acquisitions study, only 52% of last decade's largest M&A transactions created long-term value. The firm's new study, set to be officially presented at ACORD Industry First on May 21st, screened nearly 15,000 transactions, focusing on those publicly disclosed valued at $1 billion or greater. The deals ... Read the full article

Aon & NFP combination a ‘tour de force revenue opportunity,’ says CEO Case

26th April 2024

Insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon feels great about its now completed acquisition of middle-market property and casualty (P&C) broker NFP, with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Greg Case, describing it as "a tour de force revenue opportunity." After announcing the completion of its $13.4 billion takeover of NFP and a ... Read the full article

Aon completes acquisition of broker NFP

26th April 2024

Global insurance and reinsurance brokerage Aon has completed the previously announced acquisition of NFP, a middle-market property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor. This acquisition expands Aon's presence in the middle-market segment, along with adding capabilities across property and casualty brokerage, benefits consulting, wealth management ... Read the full article

Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Australia’s Prasidium Credit Insurance

25th April 2024

Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Australia-based Prasidium Credit Insurance (Prasidium). Prasidium is a specialist trade credit insurance broker serving clients throughout Australia. Established in 2015 in Sydney, the company has grown quickly to become a national specialty trade credit broker. The company reportedly ... Read the full article

Marsh McLennan Agency to acquire Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance in $345m deal

25th April 2024

Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. (FBBINSURANCE) from Trustmark National Bank, in a $345 million all-cash deal that values FBBINSURANCE at almost six times its 2023 revenue and 28 times its latest net income. Established in 1936, ... Read the full article

Applied Underwriters to sell Centauri to Arbol subsidiary Lilypad Insurance

18th April 2024

Applied Underwriters has revealed its plan to sell Centauri Insurance to the newly formed Arbol subsidiary, Lilypad Insurance. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to close within the next 45 days. As per Applied, Lilypad Insurance, consolidated with the Florida and Louisiana domiciled Centauri companies, will address the ... Read the full article

CFC acquires Australian MGA Solution Underwriting

17th April 2024

Specialist insurance provider, CFC, has agreed to acquire Australian managing general agent (MGA), Solution Underwriting, in a move that is set to expand the company's footprint in Australia. Headquartered in Melbourne, with offices located in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, Solution is a specialist insurance underwriter that particularly focuses on financial lines ... Read the full article

Fleming acquires JRG Re

17th April 2024

Fleming Insurance Holdings has confirmed its agreement to acquire JRG Reinsurance Company Ltd. from James River Group Holdings, Ltd. at the previously agreed upon terms, after the Supreme Court, New York County, Commercial Division issued an order directing Fleming Intermediate Holdings to complete the transaction. James River announced its ... Read the full article

DUAL strengthens European marine capability with acquisition of Swiss Re team

16th April 2024

DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has significantly strengthened its European marine capability by acquiring Swiss Re's Genoa-based Marine team, and has authority to write marine business for the global reinsurer going forward. The transaction is in line with DUAL’s ambitions of becoming a leading player in the ... Read the full article