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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.
Analysts see ‘more go-it-alone headwinds’ at WTW than Aon as merger collapses
26th July 2021
As news broke today that Aon's proposed combination with rival re/insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has been terminated, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) see greater headwinds for WTW moving forwards. The proposed $30 billion mega-merger of two of the world's largest brokers fell apart today as the ... Read the full article
Aon, WTW terminate attempted mega-merger
26th July 2021
Re/insurance broking giants Aon and Willis Towers Watson have terminated their much publicised mega-merger, 16 months after the deal was officially announced to the world. The decision appears to have been driven by what Aon Chief Executive Officer Greg Case describes as "an impasse with the US Department of Justice." Despite quickly ... Read the full article
GRP to acquire WTW’s Northern Ireland portfolio
26th July 2021
Global Risk Partners (GRP) has entered into an agreement with Willis Towers Watson (WTW) to acquire the latter's commercial risk and broking business in Northern Ireland. On completion, the £57 million gross written premium (GWP) portfolio will be integrated into ABL Group, GRP’s Northern Ireland brokerage, with ABL’s CEO Maurice Boyd ... Read the full article
Aston Lark acquires Principle Insurance in Ireland
23rd July 2021
Aston Lark Ireland has announced plans to further strengthen its personal lines insurance capabilities with the acquisition of Principal Insurance Ireland DAC. Based in Dublin, Principal Insurance was established in 2015 and is a leading player in the Irish motorcycle insurance market, with a 30%+ market share. Its 18-strong team, led by ... Read the full article
Aon – Willis and US DoJ may be able to settle early on three counts
21st July 2021
According to court documents, it appears that Aon, its acquisition target Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and the US Department of Justice (US DoJ) are hoping to reach a settlement quickly on counts related to three of the market segments where the mega-merger was deemed potentially anti-competitive. It's news that could signal ... Read the full article
Liberty Mutual Insurance looks to acquire AmGeneral Insurance
20th July 2021
U.S primary insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance has applied for regulatory approval to acquire Malaysian insurer, AmGeneral Insurance Berhad (AmGeneral). AmBank Group currently owns 51% of AmGeneral, with the other 49% owned by Insurance Australia Group (IAG). Liberty Insurance Berhad expects to acquire 100% shares of AmGeneral, and AmBank Group's share of the ... Read the full article
Insurtech Kin to go public following $1bn business combination
20th July 2021
US insurtech Kin and Omnichannel Acquisition Corp , a special-purpose acquisition company, are to combine into a $1.03 billion enterprise that is expected to be listed on the NYSE under the new ticker symbol KI. Kin has also announced plans for a national expansion, signing an agreement to acquire an inactive ... Read the full article
Vantage continues build out of US operations with acquisition of surplus lines insurer
20th July 2021
Specialty re/insurer Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. has taken over an Illinois-based domestic surplus lines insurer licensed in 47 states and renamed it Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company, expanding its US business operations. Throughout Q2, Vantage made numerous senior underwriting appointments within financial lines, healthcare, excess casualty and political risk & credit. The ... Read the full article
Oxbridge Re targets insurtechs with first SPAC
19th July 2021
Cayman Islands based reinsurer, Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited, has launched a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Oxbridge Acquisition Corp., which itself has filed an initial public offering (IPO) of its securities with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (IPO). Oxbridge Acquisition Corp. has been established as a blank cheque company ... Read the full article
Newfront and ABD to combine into $1.35bn valued firm
19th July 2021
Tech-enabled broker Newfront Insurance has announced plans to merger with ABD Insurance and Financial Services into a combined entity that will be valued at $1.35 billion. The combination with ABD, which focuses on employee benefits, insurance and financial services, will bring together 600 employees, serve over 10,000 clients, and place more ... Read the full article
Aspida acquisitions lays groundwork for launch of life and annuity platform
16th July 2021
Aspida Holdings, an indirect subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation, has finalised its acquisition of US based insurer Global Bankers Insurance Group. The acquisition will see Global Bankers rebranded as Aspida Financial and will provide a team of over 100 insurance industry professionals and an infrastructure and technology platform Aspida believes will ... Read the full article
Judge accuses US DoJ of wasting time in Aon – Willis trial
16th July 2021
In a hearing yesterday, the US Department of Justice agreed to adjust its timeline to deliver important information related to its earlier investigation of the antitrust case to the courts much faster than previously anticipated. These materials, part of the US Department of Justice's research before the court case even began, ... Read the full article
Enstar set for $880mn share repurchase, $229mn stake in Enhanzed Re
15th July 2021
Legacy specialist Enstar Group is set to repurchase 3,749,400 of ordinary shares currently held by Hillhouse Capital Management for a total of $879.3 million. The shares represent Hillhouse’s entire interest in Enstar and consist of 16.9% total ordinary shares and 9.4% voting ordinary shares. The transaction is expected to close within a ... Read the full article
AIG offloads 9.9% share in its Life & Retirement operation to Blackstone
15th July 2021
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has reached an agreement with Blackstone over the sale of a 9.9% stake in its Life & Retirement business, and will also sell certain affordable housing assets to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT). Blackstone will acquire an almost 10% stake in AIG's Life & Retirement ... Read the full article
Aon / Willis Towers Watson still debating dates, key pre-trial points with US DoJ
14th July 2021
The debate over the scheduling of key dates in the legal process continues in the build up to Aon and Willis Towers Watson's (WTW) antitrust trial with the US Department of Justice (DoJ). Late in June, after what we assume was a protracted period of negotiation, the US department of Justice ... Read the full article