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- April 16 2025
Markel to buy P&I specialist MGA Meco
The MGA with presence in Shanghai, London and Dubai will integrate into the specialty (re)insurer but will continue to operate through its brands Charterers P&I Club, Transmarine and Aurora P&I.
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- April 16 2025
A month in, Australian insurers face ‘a lot of work’ adapting to FAR’s increased accountability
Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) requires insurers to map their organisations, responsibilities, and remuneration structure, while the upcoming merger control reforms aim to protect competition in the market.
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- April 14 2025
PSC expands in New Zealand with Sepio acquisition
Envest, which owns PSC, has several additional deals in the pipeline across New Zealand.
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- April 14 2025
NFRA introduces updated insurance consolidation rules
Companies will have to focus on preventing risks that can spread within the group, separate risks and prevent issues like capital duplication and excessive borrowing.
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- April 11 2025
Hannover Re to acquire iptiQ, Swiss Re’s Australian direct life portfolio
Deal expected to close in 18 months, and marks Swiss Re's complete exit from iptiQ.
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- April 9 2025
Carrot Insurance considering merger with parent Hanwha amid financial troubles
The digital carrier CEO Moon Hyo-il reportedly told employees that they are reviewing a capital increase and a merger with its parent.
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- April 7 2025
Tom Burrell departs Marsh UK for Pacific M&A role
He takes up the role of head of private equity mergers and acquisitions for the region based in Sydney.
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- April 3 2025
Jewelers Mutual acquires Australian MGA Jewellers Loop
The acquisition of the Sydney-based specialist that covers engagement rings, watches and jewellery is aligned with the US carrier's market expansion outside North America.
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- April 2 2025
Gallagher expands in Australia with Tresidder acquisition
Tresidder provides property and casualty brokerage services to commercial and personal lines clients across Australia from offices in Victoria and Queensland.
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- April 1 2025
Bain Capital exits Tower investment via US$50m block deal
Kiwi insurer's largest shareholder sells 19.941% stake for US$0.74 per share.
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- March 28 2025
Mitsui Sumitomo agrees to acquire 15% in WR Berkley for about US$3.8bn
Japanese insurer will buy the shares through open market purchases or private transactions with third parties and expects to complete the acquisition by March 2026.
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- March 28 2025
MS&AD to merge Mitsui Sumitomo and Aioi Nissay Dowa by April 2027
Merger aims to create a domestic non-life carrier with leading market share, the Japanese insurance group said.
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- March 25 2025
Generali completes acquisition of China P&C business
The Italian insurer has received all regulatory approvals to take full ownership of the mainland P&C business
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- March 25 2025
Specialist Risk Group formally launches in APAC with Singapore hub
Business says it will focus on delivering solutions for difficult and hard-to-place risks, with an emphasis on specialty lines and complex P&C.
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- March 24 2025
Korean insurers chalk out overseas expansion plans as domestic growth stalls: report
Samsung Fire & Marine and Hyundai Marine & Fire are eyeing acquisitions and investements to grow their international footprint.
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- March 20 2025
Regulators approve Samsung Fire & Marine’s transition to subsidiary of Samsung Life
Non-life carrier will maintain independent management and have a separate board of directors.
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- March 19 2025
Allianz mulls alliance with India’s Jio after Bajaj sale: report
Formal announcement expected only after regulatory approvals, according to The Economic Times.
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- March 18 2025
Allianz ‘will explore new opportunities’ in India as it exits JVs with Bajaj for US$2.8bn
German insurer will sell its 26% stake in Indian non-life and life insurance JVs to Bajaj Group.
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- March 17 2025
Seoul Guarantee shares rally 23% on Kospi debut
Insurer also confirms a 2024 year-end dividend of US$138m for investors holding shares through April.
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- March 14 2025
India’s Patanjali, DS Group to acquire Magma General Insurance for US$517m
Magma, which operates motor, health, property and other commercial lines, reported a GWP of US$379m in FY2024.
