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- October 5 2023
Thailand’s Rabbit Care Broker acquires local peer EasyCompare
BTS Group-owned business has added around 30,000 new customers through this acquisition to leverage its extensive product portfolio.
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- October 4 2023
Aon to acquire former Indian JV partner Global Insurance Brokers
Upon completion, the broker will transition to Aon’s brand and operating model, under the leadership of Jon Pipe.
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- October 3 2023
AB Comsure acquires Brisbane broker CE McDonald
Following this acquisition, the combined entity’s annual gross written premium will be around US$96m.
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- September 29 2023
Roojai’s South-East Asia M&A play to see GWP double
Group CEO Nicolas Faquet refocuses after snapping up DirectAsia from Hiscox this week, FWD General Insurance in Thailand in the summer and launching in Indonesia in 2022.
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- September 27 2023
Hiscox sells DirectAsia to Roojai parent Ignite Thailand
DirectAsia is primarily a motor insurer in Singapore and Thailand and had gross written premiums of US$52.5m in 2022.
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- September 27 2023
MG Insurance majority owner files fresh lawsuit to stop sale: report
Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation had hired Samjeong KPMG to run the sale of the troubled carrier and had set an October 5 deadline for bids.
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- September 26 2023
Suncorp expects December tribunal hearing on blocked ANZ bank sale with decision in February
Pending all approvals including from the Australian Competition Tribunal, the group sees a potential sale completion in the middle of 2024, chairman Christine McLoughlin says.
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- September 26 2023
Lotte Insurance’s private equity owner to kick off sale process: report
Majority owner JKL Partners has scripted a turnaround for the carrier since a 2019 purchase, but buyers have concerns over whether the robust earnings of carriers under IFRS17 are sustainable.
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- September 21 2023
Bolttech raises US$50m from LeapFrog in extended Series B round
The Singapore-based insurtech will use the proceeds to fund its global growth strategy, with a focus on emerging markets.
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- September 20 2023
Steadfast’s Insurance Brands adds Peacock Insurance to its fold
The New South Wales-based brokerage specialises in heavy transport, earthmoving insurance and marine and logistics coverage.
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- September 19 2023
What explains Singapore’s quiet broker M&A market?
While there has been some activity around the fringes over the last 12 months, organic growth appears more attractive.
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- September 14 2023
Steadfast acquires Riskcom and its subsidiary to expand risk management capabilities
Riskcom and BRM will retain their brands and continue to operate as standalone businesses.
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- September 8 2023
Howden snaps up Auckland-based IUNZ
Insurance Underwriters NZ operates as a financial advice provider for Apex Insurance, dealing with Tower Insurance products.
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- September 6 2023
Howden bulks up New Zealand operations with Apex Insurance buy
The deal bolsters the global broker's corporate and SME presence in the country alongside Wallace McLean and Howden Broking NZ.
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- September 6 2023
Ausure concludes two acquisitions in Australia
David Summers, Travis Hargreaves and Nathan Wicks manage Ausure group, which has over 330 authorised representatives.
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- August 30 2023
Exclusive: Reliance’s Jio Financial starts talks with global players for ambitious general insurance foray
India's biggest conglomerate will offer up to 50% stake in the insurer, for which it is already hiring senior executives, IAN understands.
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- August 29 2023
MG Non-life sale process resumed, sets October 5 deadline for letters of intent: report
The Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation has kicked off its second attempt to sell the beleaguered general insurer following the dismissal of a lawsuit by the largest shareholder.
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- August 21 2023
Marsh swoops on Australia’s Honan Insurance
The TA Associates-backed specialist broker has reportedly been valued at US$450m.
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- August 17 2023
Steadfast registers strong FY revenue, profit boost; eyes A$445m of M&A ‘opportunities’
The Australian group's broking arm saw 12.7% of organic growth as the division contributed A$891.6m of revenue, up 24.5% over FY 2022.
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- August 14 2023
Gallagher Australia acquires rural specialist Insurance Risk Solutions
The Darwin-based family business is the fourth acquisition by the global broker in Australia this year.
