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- August 5 2026
Malaysian Re parent to sell takaful business to Bank Rakyat in US$400m deal
MNRB says the deal for Takaful Ikhlas will 'support the continued growth of Malaysia’s takaful industry'.
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- August 3 2026
Maybank to take full control of insurer Etiqa from Ageas
Ageas agrees to sell its minority stake to its joint venture partner for US$1.2bn.
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- August 3 2026
Steadfast bidders reconfirm intention to proceed, extend exclusivity period
Exclusivity for the consortium of Amwins, Dragoneer and KKR will continue for a two-week period until August 19.
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- August 1 2026
Tokio Marine invests in carbon credit specialist Kita
Kita will deepen its collaboration with additional companies within the Tokio Marine Group to support the growth and integrity of global carbon markets.
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- July 31 2026
Envest-owned Epsilon Underwriting acquires marine specialist RedSky Insurance
Integration brings together RedSky’s expertise in cargo, stock throughput, commercial hull and marine liabilities with Epsilon’s broader underwriting platform and national reach in Australia.
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- July 31 2026
Specialist (re)insurance broker Texel signs cooperation agreement with Japan’s Marubeni Safenet
Agreement with the inhouse agency of Marubeni Group will strengthen the trade credit specialist's ability to support clients in Japan.
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- July 27 2026
Tokio Marine considering IAG, Suncorp in potential Australia deal: report
While declining to comment on 'market speculation' to InsuranceAsia News, Tokio Marine is reportedly motivated to 'put excess capital to work', having previously identified Australia as a priority growth market.
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- July 27 2026
Australian competition regulator approves Allianz Partners’ nib travel portfolio acquisition
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clears the deal following consultation in early July, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
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- July 27 2026
Bain Capital in talks to acquire minority stake in India’s IndusInd General Insurance: report
General insurer, which was formerly known as Reliance General Insurance, could be valued at US$1.67bn, according to a local media report.
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- July 27 2026
BNP Paribas Cardif to acquire Warburg Pincus’ 26% stake of IndiaFirst Life
Upon completion of the deal, Bank of Baroda will hold 65%, BNP Paribas Cardif 26%, and Union Bank of India 9%.
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- July 24 2026
Shinhan Financial eyes non-life acquisition, confirms Lotte Non-Life interest
CFO Jang Jeong-hun says the Korean financial services group is reviewing various assets in addition to Lotte Non-Life Insurance.
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- July 24 2026
Allianz strikes US$2.1bn deal for HSBC Life Singapore
Insurer will also enter into a 15-year exclusive distribution partnership with HSBC Singapore.
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- July 23 2026
Blackstone teams up with ex-HDFC Ergo CEO Anuj Tyagi for India general insurance venture
Blackstone will own 90% of Nxsure General Insurance, while Tyagi will hold a 10% stake, according to local media.
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- July 22 2026
Sompo to acquire Brazilian insurer Fator Seguradora
Fator Seguradora focuses on corporate insurance and business risk management solutions, with particular strength in property, surety, and financial lines.
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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.
