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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.

Ardonagh’s MDS Brazil finalises acquisition of D’Or Consultoria

2nd August 2024

MDS Brazil, a subsidiary of the Ardonagh-owned MDS Group, has finalised the acquisition of D’Or Consultoria, a broker with expertise in health, dental, life insurance, and pensions, which is part of Rede D’Or São Luiz S.A. This acquisition significantly enhances MDS Brazil’s offerings in health and benefits, strengthening its competitive position ... Read the full article

Final agreement reached for Ryan Specialty to acquire US Assure

2nd August 2024

Ryan Specialty, an international specialty insurance intermediary, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire US Assure Insurance Services of Florida, Inc., a Jacksonville-based specialist in builder's risk insurance that will be integrated into Ryan Specialty's Underwriting Managers Specialty division. Founded in 1977, US Assure is a trusted name in the small ... 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

Navigators & General to be acquired by Geo Underwriting

1st August 2024

Geo Underwriting, a division of Ardonagh Advisory that offers diverse insurance solutions, plans to acquire Navigators & General (N&G), a marine insurance provider, from Zurich UK. Established in 1921 by Captain William Coombs, a WWI Veteran and Merchant Navy officer. N&G provides insurance coverage for a range of boats and vessels, as ... 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

Brown & Brown to acquire Quintes from Aquiline Capital Partners

29th July 2024

Brown & Brown, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Quintes Holding B.V. (Quintes) from Aquiline Capital Partners, with the deal expected to finalise in the fourth quarter of 2024. Founded in 2012 by Gijsbert van de Nieuwegiessen, Quintes is one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the Netherlands, ... 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

ILS managers Twelve Capital and Securis to merge

25th July 2024

Insurance-linked securities (ILS) focused independent asset managers, Twelve Capital and Securis Investment Partners, have announced their intention to merge, creating one of the world's largest ILS managers with assets under management of $7.8 billion. The announcement states that shareholders of both ILS investment managers remain fully invested in the combined business, ... Read the full article

Arch Insurance secures approval for Allianz’s US MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses

25th July 2024

Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has obtained regulatory approval for its previously announced acquisition of Allianz’s US MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses, including select specialty insurance programmes, from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE. Both parties expect to close the transaction on August 1, 2024, subject ... Read the full article

SRG to acquire specialist P&C MGA Trilogy Underwriting

24th July 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has agreed to acquire Trilogy Underwriting, marking the second company to join its underwriting pillar, MX, in 2024. Formed in 2013 and Led by Managing Director Chris Blackwell, Trilogy Underwriting specialises in property and casualty business, supporting a select panel of wholesale and retail brokers across the ... Read the full article

Optio Group expands into Europe with major acquisition

24th July 2024

Optio Group, a specialty Managing General Agent (MGA), has announced the acquisition of Den Hartigh Beheer & Exploitatie B.V., a Netherlands and Brussels-based MGA specialising in B2B insurance solutions. Established in 1916, Den Hartigh offers a variety of property and casualty insurance products. This includes coverage for land-based equipment, marine assets, and ... Read the full article

Applied Systems acquires AI insurance firm Planck

23rd July 2024

Applied Systems has acquired Planck, an AI-based data platform provider for commercial insurance. By leveraging AI capabilities, Applied explained that it aims to enhance the speed and quality of critical business processes, including marketing, sales, underwriting, renewals, servicing, and advisory services. "This acquisition will further expand opportunities to harness AI's value in ... Read the full article