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- October 28 2025
AUB Group confirms US$3.4bn takeover bid by EQT
ASX-listed broker received an unsolicited and non-binding indicative proposal from Arbutus, an EQT affiliate, on September 26 offering AU$45 cash per share.
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- October 27 2025
AUB Group in trading halt amid reports of PE bid
The ASX-listed broker has reportedly received a US$2.6bn bid from Swedish investment firm EQT Group.
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- October 24 2025
Exclusive: Blackstone acquires majority stake in India’s Ace Insurance Brokers
The deal, which values the broker at US$350-400m, has received regulatory approval from the IRDAI, according to sources
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- October 23 2025
Allianz in pole position to buy Nib Holdings’ travel business: report
Besides Allianz, two other bidders are interested in Nib Holdings' travel insurance business, according to an AFR report.
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- October 23 2025
IAG upgrades FY26 guidance following RACQ’s acquisition
The Australian insurer now expects GWP growth of approximately 10% in FY26, up from the original 'low-to-mid single digit' range.
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- October 21 2025
KKR, Quandratis Capital pick up minority stake in Peak Re
The two private equity funds bought out Prudential Financial's 13% indirect shareholding in the Hong Kong reinsurer.
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- October 15 2025
Huntington Advisory ties up with France’s MGT Partners to enhance access to European (re)insurance market
The partnership will offer clients an advisory platform spanning M&A, capital solutions and strategic transactions, with particular emphasis on cross-border opportunities in insurance distribution and consolidation.
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- October 15 2025
360 Underwriting acquires agri specialist MGA Crop Risk Underwriting
Sydney-based Crop Risk, which was founded in 2019, offers broadacre insurance, cotton crop (hail and fire) insurance and remote-sensed fire insurance for perennial trees and vines.
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- October 14 2025
Howden acquires Kiwi broker Omni in continuing Pacific expansion
Founded in 2006 by Clinton Alcock and Matthew Thorburn, Omni offers commercial and domestic insurance to 1,800 clients across Auckland and Central North Island.
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- October 9 2025
Tokio Marine has more than US$10bn for international acquisitions: report
It will consider deals in Southeast Asia, Australia and Latin America, according to a Bloomberg report quoting Brad Irick.
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- October 7 2025
Gallagher Insurance NZ acquires Auckland-based brokerage 2Insure
Gallagher Insurance New Zealand continues its expansion with the acquisition of the licensed insurance brokerage and financial advice provider, which was founded by David Lim in 2014.
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- September 26 2025
Tower replaces IAG as Westpac New Zealand’s underwriter
Tower will underwrite Westpac’s house, contents, car and vehicle insurance products for an initial term of five years starting from July 1, 2026.
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- September 26 2025
DB Insurance clinches US$1.65bn deal for US specialty carrier Fortegra
The Korean insurer will acquire a 100% of the Warburg Pincus-backed Tiptree subsidiary.
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- September 25 2025
IAG’s RAC Insurance acquisition faces member disquiet, club’s CEO claims deal is ‘best path forward’: report
The deal being scrutinised by ACCC, which said it can potentially weaken competition in the supply of motor and home and contents products in Western Australia.
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- September 19 2025
Lotte Insurance sees takeover interest from Korea Investment Holdings: reports
Listed insurer backed by JKL Partners had attempted a sale last year, but negotiations fell through due to price gaps with potential buyers.
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- September 18 2025
Envest buys additional 36.9% stake in Blue Zebra following Youi’s exit
Youi sold the interest for a total net proceeds of US$30.3 million, although Envest declined to disclose the new total percentage of its stake.
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- September 9 2025
Midea Group founder takes 11.5% stake in Samsung P&C China: reports
Acquisition from Yuxing Technology Development will make Foshan Shunde District Junlan Hotel Management the third-largest shareholder, pending regulatory approval.
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- September 5 2025
Australia’s Triple T Insurance Services joins Envest’s Resilium network
Four Western Australian partner firms have also joined forces to form GPI Insurance Partners.
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- September 4 2025
IAG’s acquisition of RAC Insurance sparks antitrust concerns
Antitrust regulator warns of reduced competition in the supply of motor and home insurance in Western Australia.
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- September 3 2025
Drive for growth and regulatory pressures to boost APAC insurance M&A
Despite a few standout deals, 2025 has been a relatively muted year for insurance M&A amid concerns about US trade policies and an abundance of organic growth for insurers.
