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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.
Zurich and Beazley reach agreement on key financial terms for possible acquisition
4th February 2026
Zurich has reached an agreement in principle with Beazley on the key financial terms of a potential recommended cash offer for all existing and to-be-issued ordinary shares of the specialist insurer. Readers may recall that on January 4, 2026, Zurich submitted a proposal of 1,230 pence in cash per Beazley ... Read the full article
Howden names Shunsuke Takechi as Head of M&A for Japan
3rd February 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Shunsuke Takechi, a highly experienced and qualified Japanese attorney with over 13 years of experience, as Head of Japan, M&A. Takechi holds the unique distinction of being the first and only registered senior Japanese lawyer in the insurance brokerage industry. His ... Read the full article
Radian completes $1.67bn acquisition of Lloyd’s syndicate Inigo
2nd February 2026
Radian Group Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Inigo Limited, a specialty insurance group underwriting through Lloyd’s of London, for $1.67 billion. The acquisition, which received all required regulatory approvals at the end of last year, will reportedly transform Radian from a leading U.S. private mortgage insurer ... Read the full article
K2 International acquires Rising Edge’s Management Liability business
2nd February 2026
Insurance services holding company, K2 Insurance services, is expanding its financial lines capabilities with the acquisition of the Management Liability Underwriting business of specialty insurer Rising Edge. The acquired team will be integrated into K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International) and operate as a newly rebranded division, K2 Executive Risk Limited. Yoel ... Read the full article
Private credit’s growth is accelerating M&A convergence and redefining deal strategies: PwC
30th January 2026
The global financial services sector is undergoing a major transformation, with the drive for increased scale and the growth of private credit being the main forces behind mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to Christopher Sur, Global Financial Services Deals Leader, PwC Germany. According to the latest industry outlook from PwC, dealmakers ... Read the full article
Lockton formalises its Global Transaction Liability practice
30th January 2026
Global insurance broker Lockton has announced the formalisation of its Global Transaction Liability practice, a move that solidifies the firm’s commitment to providing clients with a unified, expert-led approach to managing transaction risk across all major M&A markets. Over the past three years, Lockton has placed more transaction liability policies in ... Read the full article
Howden acquires Channel Islands-based retail insurance broker PIBL
28th January 2026
Howden, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has acquired Polygon Insurance Brokers Limited (PIBL) a retail insurance broker based in the Channel Islands. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. With acquisition, Howden expands presence in the Channel Islands, having the ability to serve clients in Jersey and Guernsey. PIBL, formerly ... Read the full article
WTW completes $1.3bn acquisition of Newfront
28th January 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group WTW has completed the acquisition of San Francisco-based Newfront, a top 40 US broker combining deep specialty expertise and cutting-edge technology, for upfront and contingent consideration payments amounting to $1.3 billion, as reported previously. This acquisition expands WTW’s US middle market capabilities and enhances ... Read the full article
AUB expands in UK retail insurance market with Prestige Insurance acquisition
27th January 2026
AUB Group Limited has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prestige Insurance, positioning Prestige as its flagship UK retail broking platform to consolidate Tysers’ Retail portfolios, drive AUB’s Retail MGA strategy, and accelerate its UK footprint alongside existing investments in Movo and Momentum AR networks. Prestige Insurance is an insurance ... Read the full article
Beazley rejects latest Zurich proposal on the basis it ‘materially undervalues’ the firm
22nd January 2026
Specialist insurer Beazley has confirmed that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected Zurich's cash proposal of 1,280 pence per share, stating that it "materially undervalues Beazley and its longer-term prospects as an independent company." The decision from Beazley comes after a detailed evaluation of the January 19th proposal by ... Read the full article
Moody’s flags Zurich’s move for Beazley as catalyst for cyber consolidation
21st January 2026
Moody's has suggested that the proposed acquisition of Beazley by Zurich would be credit-positive for the Swiss insurer, accelerating its push to build leadership in specialty insurance and driving further consolidation in the cyber insurance market, where both are major players. On Monday, Zurich announced it had submitted an enhanced ... Read the full article
Optio strengthens position in Italian MGA market with Heca acquisition
20th January 2026
Optio Group, a specialty managing general agent (MGA), has acquired the remaining 75% stake in Italian MGA Heca S.r.l (Heca); financial details were not disclosed. This transaction gives Optio full ownership of Heca, further strengthening its position in the Italian MGA market. The MGA’s initial investment in Heca was announced in ... Read the full article
Gryphon to acquire specialty commercial lines carrier PrimeOne
20th January 2026
Gryphon Holdings, an insurance and financial services solutions innovator, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PrimeOne Insurance Company, a privately held specialty commercial lines carrier, in an undisclosed transaction. PrimeOne is a specialty property and casualty insurer focused on partnering with program administrators and managing general agents in select ... Read the full article
Zurich submits improved proposal to acquire 100% of specialist insurer Beazley
19th January 2026
Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal of 1,280 pence in cash per share to acquire specialist insurer Beazley after the latter's Board rejected a previous proposal they felt significantly undervalued the firm. On January 4th, 2026, Zurich submitted a proposal of 1,230 pence in cash per Beazley share to ... Read the full article
Oxbow Partners opens New York office, strengthening US presence
15th January 2026
Oxbow Partners, a consulting firm known for its work in insurance and financial services, is celebrating a decade in business with a significant expansion into the United States through the launch of a New York office. Although the firm has long served clients across the UK, Europe, Bermuda, and the US, ... Read the full article
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