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- May 18 2025
Southeast Asia, Australia in Allianz’s M&A plans, CFO says
Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre was speaking during a Q1 earnings call.
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- May 15 2025
IAG to acquire RAC Insurance in US$870m deal
Deal includes a US$612m, 20-year exclusive distribution agreement with The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia for RAC branded home, motor and niche insurance products.
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- May 12 2025
McLardy McShane acquires authorised representative Stewart Insurance
Melbourne-based broker has been a corporate authorised representative of McLardy McShane for about 10 years.
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- May 9 2025
India to revive plan to merge 4 general insurers: report
Merger would create a non-life carrier with the highest market share in India and help the government’s mission of 'insurance for all' by 2047.
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- April 29 2025
India’s Bajaj Group seeks regulator’s nod to acquire Allianz SE’s 26% JV stake: report
Allianz SE agreed to sell its stake in its non-life and life insurance joint ventures for EUR2.6 billion (US$2.8 billion) in March.
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- April 28 2025
Hanwha General Insurance to acquire 98.3% of Carrot Insurance: report
The deal will secure the general insurer management rights to the struggling digital insurance startup.
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- April 28 2025
Former NTUC Income CEO questions NTUC secretary-general’s leadership over Income-Allianz deal
In an open letter on April 27, Tan Suee Chieh urged residents to hold Ng Chee Meng accountable for the failed deal prior to upcoming Singapore Parliament election.
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- April 22 2025
MS&AD to invest up to US$5bn to double North America profits: report
Japanese insurer plans to continue its aggressive investment strategy moving forward, CEO Shinichiro Funabiki tells Bloomberg.
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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.
