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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