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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.
Marsh to acquire Honan Insurance Group
21st August 2023
The insurance broker and risk advisor arm of Marsh McLennan, Marsh, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding share capital of Honan Insurance Group Pty Ltd, a specialist insurance broker in the areas of corporate risk, employee benefits, and strata and real estate insurance. Terms of the acquisition, ... Read the full article
Harford Mutual announces merger agreement with ClearPath Mutual
18th August 2023
Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced that it has received final approval from the Maryland Insurance Administration of the merger agreement with ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company, a monoline workers' compensation carrier headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. According to Harford Mutual, post-merger, ClearPath Mutual will be renamed Clearpath Insurance Company and marketed as ... Read the full article
Zurich Holding Company of America acquires cyber firm SpearTip
15th August 2023
Zurich Holding Company of America, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, has acquired SpearTip, a cyber counterintelligence firm that helps protect clients against cyber threats through proactive and response services. According to the firm, this acquisition expands the cyber risk mitigation services available from Zurich Resilience Solutions, a global division of ... Read the full article
Alternative financing, ESG scrutiny to increase in M&A: Report
15th August 2023
Alternative financing is expected to increase over the next 12 months, according to Aon’s and data provider Mergermarket’s M&A Risk in Review latest edition. The survey revealed that 50 senior executives from corporate development teams, private equity firms and investment banks, dealmakers remain upbeat about the health of the M&A arena. Nearly ... Read the full article
DUAL enhances capabilities in equestrian sector with DAU acquisition
14th August 2023
DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has completed the acquisition of David Ashby Underwriting (DAU), a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in bloodstock and High Value Sports Horse insurance. According to the announcement, this acquisition enhances DUAL’s capabilities in the equestrian sector and cements the firm as a ... Read the full article
Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Wigmore Insurance Agency
8th August 2023
Global insurance brokerage firm, Arthur J. Gallagher has acquired Costa Mesa, California-based Wigmore Insurance Agency, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wigmore is retail insurance broker that provides a broad selection of commercial and personal insurance services to clients throughout Southern California. The company is headed by ... Read the full article
Ardonagh Group completes acquisition of Classicus
3rd August 2023
The Ardonagh Group has completed its acquisition of broker Classicus, marking a continued effort to build on its specialist capabilities and platform for growth in the Netherlands and across Europe. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Classicus provides a range of specialist high-net-worth products for classic and luxury cars, yachts, and art collections together ... Read the full article
AXA to acquire Corebridge Financial’s Laya Healthcare for €650m
3rd August 2023
Corebridge Financial, one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the US, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary, Laya Healthcare Limited (Laya Healthcare), to AXA for a total consideration of €650 million in cash. According to the announcement, the sale is expected to ... Read the full article
Monument Re acquires portfolio from Federale Verzekering
3rd August 2023
Monument Re, a life insurance reinsurer and insurance holding company, has announced that it's Belgian subsidiary, Monument Assurance Belgium (MAB) has completed the acquisition of a run-off block of retail life policies, annuities and associated assets from Federale Verzekering (Federale). “We are pleased to have completed this transaction with Federale as ... Read the full article
Marsh McLennan Agency acquires Philadelphia-based Graham Company
2nd August 2023
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, has announced the acquisition of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Graham Company, a risk management consultancy and "one of the top independent insurance and employee benefits brokers in the United States." Founded in 1960, Graham Company specialises in providing business insurance, employee benefits, and surety brokerage services ... Read the full article
Marsh McLennan to acquire Costa Rica-based broker Asprose
31st July 2023
Re/insurance brokerage Marsh McLennan has agreed to acquire ASPROSE Corredora de Seguros, S.A (Asprose), one of Costa Rica’s leading insurance brokers. The transaction, which terms have not been disclosed, is expected to close later in the third quarter of 2023. Ricardo Brockmann, CEO, Marsh McLennan, Latin America and the Caribbean, commented: “This ... Read the full article
Midwest Holding shareholders approve merger agreement with Antarctica Capital
31st July 2023
Midwest Holding Inc. has announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced merger agreement whereby an affiliate of international investment firm Antarctica Capital will acquire Midwest. At a special meeting of stockholders it was decided that the merger will take place for $27.00 per share in cash. According to the final ... Read the full article
RenRe’s Validus Re acquisition “on track”
28th July 2023
RenaissanceRe's (RenRe) acquisition of Validus Re and all its subsidiaries from global player AIG is on track, according to Bob Qutub, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bermuda headquartered re/insurer. With this move, RenRe aims to become a top-5 global property and casualty reinsurer with the acquisition of Validus and ... Read the full article
Risk Strategies acquires P&C insurance broker, Castle Rock Capacity
27th July 2023
Risk Strategies, a specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired Castle Rock Capacity, a full-service property & casualty (P&C) insurance broker with expertise in the construction, real estate and development industries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Headquartered in New York City, Castle Rock was co-founded in 2006 by ... Read the full article
Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Hagan Insurance Group
25th July 2023
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, has acquired Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Hagan Insurance Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established more than three decades ago, Hagan Insurance Group has been providing insurance member benefits and financial management to ... Read the full article
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