Industry Segments: M&A Page 1 / 37
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- March 26 2020
KB Financial likely acquirer of Prudential Life Korea
The US$1.8bn move would send a sign to rival Shinhan Financial, who acquired ING Life last year.
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- March 26 2020
China Oceanwide’s US life deal still on
The US$2.7bn acquisition for Genworth Life has had years of regulatory hold ups.
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- March 18 2020
Aon-WTW merger faces regulatory and timing hurdles
Mega broker tie-up will squeeze client choice in Asia - especially in re broking.
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- March 11 2020
Hong Kong’s BEA may sell insurance arms: report
The move could generate over US$1bn and the firms could be snapped up by global players.
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- March 11 2020
Ratings agencies revise outlooks for Aon and WTW
Overall there is an upbeat sentiment to the proposed deal.
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- March 10 2020
Aon and WTW US$30bn tie-up to have large Asia presence
Aon's chief executive Greg Case sees US$800m of synergies if the all share offer is fully approved.
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- March 9 2020
Aviva’s departure from Indonesia adds to shake-up
Maurice Tulloch's move comes after six years amid market turbulence and differs from foreign rivals.
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- March 9 2020
Aviva agrees Indonesia exit
The UK firm has sold its stake in Astra Aviva Life - subject to regulatory approval.
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- March 9 2020
Prudential eyes potential US arm split: report
If the move goes ahead it could see Pru move its London HQ to Asia.
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- March 6 2020
Max Life’s deal with Mitsui Sumitomo opens door to Axis Bank
Bancassurance partner could be the next investor after share swap.
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- March 6 2020
Tokio Marine HCC boosts renewables with GCube purchase
HCC will boost its underwriting capacity and international portfolio, including in Asia.
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- March 5 2020
Mitsui Sumitomo and Max Life share swap back on
The transaction involving the parent company of the Indian player was called off last November.
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- March 5 2020
Covéa to expand Asia reach after PartnerRe agreement
US$9bn M&A deal with Exor will be completed by the end of the year.
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- February 26 2020
Arch’s Grandisson: Coface stake “strategic” as Asia reach grows
US$520m deal gives Arch a 29.5% stake in the trade credit player which covers 17 APAC markets.
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- February 19 2020
Generali and Great Eastern could bid for Axa Affin: report
The sale of the Malaysian joint venture could fetch US$650m.
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- February 18 2020
Arch Re targets APAC expansion with marketing firm buy
The deal should help the reinsurer with valuable data analytics in the life and A&H space.
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- February 18 2020
AUB Group spends US$183m on M&A
The listed broker has kicked off 2020 in growth mode.
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- February 18 2020
Asia M&A surged 17% in 2019, but Covid-19 may hinder 2020
Asia has strong M&A fundamentals but virus fears could deter investors.
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- February 14 2020
Covéa faces bid challenges for PartnerRe
It's the French mutual's second bid for a reinsurer within three years.
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- February 14 2020
Coronavirus spreads China M&A opportunity
Prudential and others may find China's regulator in a welcoming mood.
