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Recent M&A may not indicate widespread return for London market re/insurers: Autonomous
2nd October 2025
Even though the London re/insurance market has recently seen a number of merger and acquisitions (M&A) deals, this may not indicate a widespread return to M&A for all London-listed specialty re/insurers, Autonomous’ analysts suggest. The recent news that London Market insurer Inigo had agreed to be acquired for $1.7bn marks ... Read the full article
Acrisure completes acquisition of Global Payments’ payroll business
1st October 2025
Global fintech Acrisure has completed its previously announced acquisition of Heartland Payroll from Global Payments, Inc. for $1.1 billion. Heartland Payroll is considered one of the largest payroll and human capital management (HCM) companies in the United States. The acquisition, first announced in May 2025, will bring Heartland Payroll’s 50,000+ clients ... Read the full article
Ageas completes acquisition of esure from Bain Capital
30th September 2025
International insurance group Ageas has completed its acquisition of esure from Bain Capital for a total consideration of £1.295 billion. Initially announced in April 2025, Ageas confirmed that all necessary regulatory approvals have now been obtained and the transaction has been completed. The acquisition marks a major milestone for the Group, ... Read the full article
Ambac finalises $420m sale of legacy financial guaranty units to Oaktree
30th September 2025
Ambac Financial Group has completed the sale of its legacy financial guarantee businesses, Ambac Assurance Corporation and Ambac Assurance UK Limited, to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management for $420 million in cash. The cash sale of Ambac Assurance Corporation and Ambac Assurance UK Limited to Oaktree was initially announced ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint to sell ArmadaCare MGA to Ambac for $250m
30th September 2025
Global specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has agreed to sell its wholly owned supplemental health insurance program manager, ArmadaCare, to Ambac Financial Group for $250 million, while continuing its capacity partnership with Armada until the end of 2030. The transaction, which values Armada at approximately 14x EBITDA, is expected to close ... Read the full article
Ardian becomes lead shareholder in Diot-Siaci
26th September 2025
The Diot-Siaci Group, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker and consulting group, has announced a major ownership restructuring, with Ardian, a private investment firm as lead financial shareholder. Following exclusive negotiations, both companies have signed a definitive agreement regarding the Group's new ownership structure. The transaction will see Ardian significantly increase its ... Read the full article
Amynta Group to acquire surety broker, International Sureties
26th September 2025
Amynta Group, an insurance services provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire New Orleans-domiciled, commercial surety brokers Global Surety, LLC, International Sureties Limited and International Sureties SARL, collectively known as International Sureties. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is subject to regulatory ... Read the full article
South Korea’s DB Insurance to acquire Fortegra in $1.65bn deal
26th September 2025
DB Insurance Co., Ltd., the second largest non-life insurer in South Korea, is set to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of The Fortegra Group, Inc., a US-based specialty insurer, for approximately $1.65 billion (approximately KRW 2.3 trillion) in cash, from Tiptree and Warburg Pincus. The takeover is expected to provide ... Read the full article
CNO to acquire minority interest in Janus Henderson’s VPC
24th September 2025
Global asset manager Janus Henderson Group has revealed that CNO Financial Group, a nationwide life and health insurer and financial services provider, will acquire a minority interest in Victory Park Capital Advisors (VPC), its majority-owned alternative investment firm specialising in private asset-backed credit. As part of the deal, CNO, a provider ... Read the full article
Radian’s acquisition of Inigo to increase diversification & growth opportunities: S&P
23rd September 2025
S&P Global Ratings has indicated that Radian’s recent $1.7 billion acquisition of Lloyd’s specialty insurer Inigo could enhance the diversification of its business and create growth opportunities that are currently constrained within its U.S. mortgage insurance operations. Following the announcement, S&P has placed its 'BBB-' rating on Radian and its ... Read the full article
Just Group shareholders approve BWS acquisition
23rd September 2025
Just Group plc shareholders have voted in favour of Brookfield Wealth Solutions’ (BWS) acquisition of the company, marking a step toward the completion of the recommended cash offer. The vote took place at the Court Meeting and General Meetings held on September 19, 2025. The agreement, first announced on 31 July ... Read the full article
Ardonagh Europe to acquire French broker Groupe Leader Insurance
22nd September 2025
Dublin-domiciled Ardonagh Europe, part of The Ardonagh Group, a large independent insurance distribution platform, has agreed to acquire Groupe Leader Insurance (GLI), a French wholesale and multi-specialist broker. GLI was founded in 2003 by entrepreneur Yoann Chery and has built a strong reputation as a French leader in specialist insurance, initially ... Read the full article
Onex Partners to acquire Integrated Specialty Coverages from KKR
22nd September 2025
Onex Partners, a private equity platform, will acquire Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a tech-enabled insurance platform that designs, underwrites, and distributes insurance solutions, from KKR. Since KKR's initial investment in 2021, ISC has significantly scaled its business through targeted investments in technology and data, expansion of its specialty retail and wholesale ... Read the full article
Howden to acquire US entertainment broker Gravitas
19th September 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the acquisition of Gravitas Insurance Agency LLC (Gravitas), a US retail brokerage specialising in contingency insurance for music, sport and live events. Founded in 2022 by John Tomlinson, Gravitas is an independent insurance brokerage built exclusively to serve today's music, sport, ... Read the full article
Inigo CEO highlights measured growth plans following Radian acquisition
18th September 2025
Richard Watson, CEO of Lloyd’s specialty insurer Inigo Limited, has highlighted the significant growth opportunities following his firm’s acquisition by US-based Radian Group, noting that this growth will be measured and focused as Inigo continues to strengthen customer relationships, expand its use of data and analytics, and maintain its strong ... Read the full article
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