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Reinsurance mergers and acquisitions news, covering details of M&A transactions in the works and completed, between insurance, reinsurance and related companies.
SRG acquires specialist insurance broker R3
10th December 2024
Specialist Risk Group, an insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced the acquisition of specialist insurance broker, R3. This marks SRG’s eleventh acquisition in 2024, following previous acquisitions which include Stonehatch, Capulus, and Anthony James Insurance Brokers. R3 provides customised insurance solutions to various sectors, including ... Read the full article
AIG closes sale of Corebridge stake to Nippon Life
10th December 2024
Global insurer American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has closed its previously announced sale of approximately 120 million shares of its Corebridge common stock to Nippon Life Insurance Company. The selling price of the stock, as previously reported, was decided at $31.47 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.8 ... Read the full article
Davies to acquire Premier Claims Management to expand North American claims services
9th December 2024
Davies, a professional services and technology specialist, has announced its acquisition of Premier Claims Management, LLC (PCM), a claims service provider specialising in professional and general liability claims. Based in Santa Ana, California, PCM’s addition strengthens Davies’ North American (NA) services by expanding its professional and general liability claims capabilities and ... Read the full article
Record growth in W&I insurance usage in H1’24: HWF Partners
9th December 2024
The use of warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance reached record levels in the first half of 2024, with 1,540 policies placed and an increase in claims and payouts, according to a market study by HWF Partners. W&I insurance protects parties in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions from financial loss due to ... Read the full article
Gallagher to acquire AssuredPartners for $13.45bn
9th December 2024
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners, a US insurance broker with client capabilities across commercial property/casualty, specialty, employee benefits and personal lines, for a gross consideration of $13.45 billion from GTCR. The transaction is considered the largest sale of a US ... Read the full article
European insurers set for acquisitions in 2025 amid market shifts: Bloomberg Intelligence
6th December 2024
A recent report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI), the research division of Bloomberg, European general insurers' debt-to-equity ratios indicate that they have the financial capacity to pursue acquisitions in 2025. These acquisitions are expected to focus on strengthening existing market positions, much like the moves made by Generali and Sampo this year. This ... Read the full article
Aviva and Direct Line reach preliminary agreement on takeover deal
6th December 2024
Aviva and Direct Line have announced that they have reached a preliminary agreement on the financial terms of a potential acquisition of Direct Line's entire share capital by Aviva. This newly agreed deal represents a total consideration valued at 275 pence per Direct Line share (£3.6bn), an increase from the 250 ... Read the full article
Generali agrees to sell Philippines business to Insular Life
4th December 2024
Italian insurer Generali has reached an agreement for the sale of its 100% stake in Generali Life Assurance Philippines, Inc. to The Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd. According to Generali, the agreement is aligned with its strategic plan to drive sustainable growth, enhance its earnings profile, and optimise its geographical footprint. The ... Read the full article
AIG completes sale of personal travel insurance & assistance business to Zurich
3rd December 2024
Global insurer American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has successfully closed the previously announced sale of its global individual personal travel insurance and assistance business, including Travel Guard, to Zurich Insurance Group. It was previously revealed that AIG agreed to sell Zurich these operations for $600 million in cash, with an ... Read the full article
wefox to sell key carrier to Swiss consortium led by BERAG
3rd December 2024
Insurtech wefox Holding AG has reached an agreement with a group of Swiss companies (led by independent Swiss pension service provider BERAG) on the sale of Liechtenstein-based wefox Insurance AG. This follows the news from June about a restructuring effort, during which it was revealed that the Liechtenstein-domiciled insurance carrier, ... Read the full article
Potential acquisition of Direct Line by Aviva a credit positive for both groups: Moody’s
2nd December 2024
Analysts at Moody's Ratings have suggested that the potential acquisition of Direct Line by Aviva could bring credit positive benefits to both firms. Late last month, Direct Line rejected Aviva’s £3.28 billion 100% acquisition proposal, stating that it does not adequately reflect the company's standalone value, describing the offer as ... Read the full article
PIB Group acquires Netherlands-based broker and MGA platform Thoma
2nd December 2024
PIB Group, the specialist insurance intermediary, has acquired a Netherlands domiciled commercial lines insurance broker and managing general agent (MGA) platform, Thoma Exploitatie BV and its subsidiaries. The acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory approval in the Netherlands, bolsters PIB’s presence in the Benelux region, adding to the existing portfolio of ... Read the full article
Marco Capital completes acquisition of Inceptum from R&Q
29th November 2024
European P&C insurance run-off group Marco Capital Holdings Limited has completed its acquisition of Inceptum Insurance Company Limited, a UK non-life insurance company in run-off, from Randall & Quilter II Holdings Ltd. The acquisition was initially announced earlier this year, with reports stating that R&Q would receive £11.25 million from ... Read the full article
IAG to acquire 90% of RACQ’s insurance underwriting business
28th November 2024
Australian insurer IAG is to acquire 90% of RACQ’s existing insurance underwriting business for $855m, under a 25-year exclusive partnership between the two companies. According to the announcement, IAG also has the option to acquire the remaining 10% in two years on similar terms. RACQ Chief Executive Officer David Carter said: RACQ ... Read the full article
Direct Line rejects ‘highly opportunistic’ £3.28bn takeover bid from Aviva
28th November 2024
Direct Line has unanimously rejected Aviva's £3.28 billion ($4.16 billion) 100% acquisition proposal, stating that it does not adequately reflect the firm's standalone value, describing the offer as "highly opportunistic" and not in line with its long-term potential. In a recent announcement, Aviva confirmed that it made a 250-pence-per-share offer on ... Read the full article
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