Swiss Re: M&A in insurance: start of a new wave?
May 21 2015
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) tend to come in waves. After declining sharply in the wake of the financial crisis, overall M&A activity in the insurance sector has been relatively low in recent years and has only just started to increase. Surveys also suggest sentiment towards M&A is turning as insurers look for ways to deploy excess capital, boost or diversify revenue growth, build scale and ultimately bolster profitability in the face of ongoing economic headwinds.
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Willis Towers Watson: 2019 Asia Market Report
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Peak Re: Emerging Asia’s life and health opportunity
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
