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- July 16 2026
Australia’s M&A rules becomes DNA of dealmaking as cross-border execution risk rises
Mandatory merger control regime, which came into force in January, has not led to a slowdown in M&A volumes, but transaction liability specialists and advisers say regulatory approval is now being considered much earlier in the process.
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- July 14 2026
Marsh confirms full ownership of Thailand subsidiary, rebrands as Marsh Risk Thailand
Global broker buys out local shareholders in its 48-year-old joint venture effective from July 1, as first reported by InsuranceAsia News.
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- July 14 2026
KKR joins Amwins–Dragoneer consortium in US$5.4bn Steadfast bid
US private equity group will serve as a co-lead investment partner with Dragoneer in Steadfast's retail brokerage business.
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- July 13 2026
OK Financial named preferred bidder for Yebyeol Non-Life
Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation will grant the preferred bidder an exclusive negotiation period and proceed with follow-up steps, including sale negotiations and the signing of a stock purchase agreement.
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- July 10 2026
IAG makes remedy offer to ACCC to secure US$970m RAC deal approval
Acquisition is currently in a phase two investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) due to antitrust concerns.
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- July 9 2026
European fund manager Arrow Group to acquire Australian-headquartered W&I MGA Fusion
Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, although all required regulatory approvals have been obtained and completion is expected during the third quarter of 2026.
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- July 9 2026
Marsh takes full ownership of Thailand joint venture
CEO Derek Heng announces broker’s legal entity, Marsh PB, became Marsh Risk (Thailand) from Monday.
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- July 9 2026
Steadfast extends exclusivity period for US$5.4bn Amwins, Dragoneer bid
Consortium reconfirms its intention to retain exclusivity and proceed with the bid.
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- July 8 2026
Sompo swoops for US workers’ compensation specialist Service Insurance Companies
Acquisition deepens Sompo's presence across products, customer segments and distribution channels, particularly within the SME and general agent markets.
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- July 6 2026
Australia’s competition regulator probes Allianz-nib travel insurance tie-up
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches a phase one investigation into the US$34.66m transaction.
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- July 6 2026
Not blowout year, but M&A resiliency remains amid soft market, improving geopolitical outlook
Insurer appetite for M&A remained robust in the first half despite a volatile geopolitical backdrop, with three jumbo deals in Japan, Australia and the UK.
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- July 3 2026
Quartet set to vie for South Korean bridge insurer Yebyeol Non-Life: reports
Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance, OK Financial Group, JC Flowers, and Korea Investment Holdings are reported to have participated in the second main bid for the South Korean bridge insurer.
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- July 3 2026
Australia’s Metrix Insurance Group acquires Coverscope Insurance Brokers
It is the first of a strategic pipeline of acquisitions that will continue to support the long-term growth of the Metrix.
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- July 2 2026
QBE takes full control of Indian JV after regulatory approval, set to rebrand
Australian carrier buys Prism Johnson's 51% stake in Raheja QBE General Insurance for US$35.5m.
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- June 30 2026
Igloo expands footprint with Eazy Digital acquisition
Eazy Digital founder Harprem Doowa will take on the role of country head of Igloo Thailand and head of tech solutions for APAC.
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- June 28 2026
Shinhan, Korea Investment submit letters of intent for Lotte Insurance: report
Formal public auction for the private equity backed insurer is likely to be launched in August.
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- June 25 2026
PSC Insurance Brokers acquires transport specialist MA Insurance Brokers
Ardonagh Group-owned Australian broking group says the deal strengthens its capabilities in the transport and logistics sector.
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- June 17 2026
ACCC approves Zurich-Beazley deal, finds ‘unlikely’ threat to competition
Two insurers would likely continue to face competition from multiple alternative suppliers of specialty insurance products in Australia, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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- June 10 2026
Steadfast draws US$5.4bn takeover bid from Amwins, Dragoneer
The consortium intends to act jointly to pursue the transaction, with Dragoneer acquiring ownership of the Australian intermediary's retail brokerage and Amwins acquiring the underwriting agency business.
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- June 10 2026
Steadfast receives takeover offer
Australian broker's shares entered trading halt pending 'a potential control transaction', according to a stock exchange filing.
