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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.
AIG to sell its personal travel insurance & assistance business to Zurich
26th June 2024
Global insurer American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has entered into a definitive agreement with Zurich Insurance Group to sell the latter its global individual personal travel insurance and assistance business for $600 million in cash plus additional earn-out consideration. The sale is expected to close by the end of 2024, subject ... Read the full article
Phoenix Group exploring potential sale of its SunLife business
26th June 2024
The Board of Phoenix Group has revealed its intention to explore the potential sale of its SunLife Limited business. Following a strategic review, Phoenix has concluded that SunLife is "no longer core" to the delivery of its vision of becoming the UK's leading retirement savings and income business. The Board has thus ... Read the full article
Markel Group to acquire majority interest in Valor
26th June 2024
Global re/insurer Markel Group Inc. and Valor Environmental have entered into a definitive agreement for Markel Group to acquire a majority interest in Valor and its related operating companies. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. Additional terms of the ... Read the full article
Gallagher’s Artex acquires ICSR
25th June 2024
Artex Risk Solutions, the captive service provider and alternative risk transfer solutions subsidiary of insurance and reinsurance broker, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has acquired Implement Compliance Solutions & Resources Limited (ICSR). ICSR, based in London, specialises in providing consulting and support services related to compliance, governance, risk, and operations primarily ... Read the full article
SRG to acquire specialist schemes broker SISL
25th June 2024
Insurance industry intermediary, Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has agreed to acquire specialist schemes broker, Strategic Insurance Services Limited (SISL), subject to regulatory approval. Based in West Sussex, UK, SISL was established in 1997 and provides a number of deeply specialist schemes with established relationships with insurers, brokers and financial services clients ... Read the full article
Marco to acquire Inceptum from R&Q, as R&Q confirms entry into liquidation
24th June 2024
R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd has entered into an agreement to sell Inceptum Insurance Company Limited, a UK domiciled, legacy general insurance company, regulated by the PRA and FCA, to Marco Capital Holdings Limited, a Malta-based legacy acquisition group, for $11.25 million, subject to regulatory approval. The agreement represents the sale of ... Read the full article
Fusion Specialty and HDI Global Specialty SE expand partnership into the Americas
20th June 2024
Fusion Specialty, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has announced the expansion of its global collaboration with HDI Global Specialty SE, a specialty insurer, which is now extending into the Americas. This partnership will offer increased capacity for representations and warranties (R&W), tax, and contingent insurance lines. David Rogers, Fusion’s Executive Chairman, ... Read the full article
R&Q confirms provisional liquidation in Bermuda to facilitate Accredited sale
19th June 2024
Following evaluation from its Board, R&Q has confirmed that it will be filing for a provisional liquidation in Bermuda and that it expects the previously announced sale of Accredited to Onex Corporation to be implemented through that process. If you recall, on the 13th of June, R&Q released an update ... Read the full article
Zurich acquires 70% of India’s Kotak General Insurance
19th June 2024
Zurich Insurance Company's acquisition of a majority stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited, for a total consideration of Rs. 5,560 crores (USD 670 million), makes it the first foreign insurer to enter India since the FDI rules were changed to allow up to 74% foreign ownership in 2021. Together, ... Read the full article
DARAG and UnipolSai form service partnership
17th June 2024
DARAG Group, a (re)insurance specialist in discontinued business and capital and operational relief, has entered into a service agreement with UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A. (Unipol), an Italian insurer within the Unipol Group. Unipol is a major player in non-life insurance and motor vehicle third-party liability (TPL) in Italy. Under this agreement, DARAG Deutschland ... Read the full article
Sampo makes €4.42bn offer for Topdanmark remaining shares
17th June 2024
Finish insurer Sampo has revealed it intends to acquire all of the outstanding shares in P&C insurer Topdanmark not already owned for 33 billion Danish Krone (€4.42 billion). Sampo already owns around 48.5% of Topdanmark, with this new consideration representing a premium of 27% to the closing share price of the ... Read the full article
Davies enhances risk services in North America as Afirm brand retires
14th June 2024
Davies, a provider of professional services and technology for insurance and regulated markets, has announced two senior leadership appointments and the rebranding of Afirm, known for its premium audit, loss control inspection, and risk mitigation services. Afirm will now operate under the Davies name as part of its expansion in the ... Read the full article
Jensten acquires Chris Knott Insurance Consultants
13th June 2024
UK broker and underwriter Jensten has bolstered its London and South East presence through its acquisition of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants, a broker that specialises in both personal and commercial lines. Subject to regulatory approval, the deal will reportedly introduce a dedicated team of 19 professionals, as well as an office ... Read the full article
Liquidation risk for R&Q as Accredited sale discussions continue with Onex
13th June 2024
As R&Q continues progress discussions regarding the sale of Accredited, buyer Onex has proposed an alternative transaction structure to that of the original sale that could be implemented in the event that the original closing conditions were not able to be satisfied. Back in October 2023, the non-life specialty insurer announced ... Read the full article
NSM Insurance acquires Strategic Underwriters International
11th June 2024
NSM Insurance Group, a global specialty insurance provider, has completed the acquisition of Pennsylvania-domiciled, Strategic Underwriters International (SUI), a managing general agent (MGA) in the casualty facultative reinsurance marketplace. SUI offers facultative casualty reinsurance for several lines of business, including General Liability, Automobile Liability, Excess/Umbrella Liability and Workers' Compensation. NSM stated that ... Read the full article





