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- July 27 2023
Hana and Shinhan join Kyobo, Woori in bid for MG Non-Life Insurance: report
State-run Korea Deposit Insurance Corp is keen to conclude a transaction at the earliest and may not fetch its earlier target price.
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- July 25 2023
Chubb joins Zurich in race to acquire stake in Indian carrier Kotak: report
Both insurers are in the fray for a 49-51% stake in the general insurer that is being valued under US$800m.
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- July 25 2023
Insurance Brands Australia acquires Melbourne Insurance Brokers
MIB, sold by Mark Perree, will start operating under Steadfast-owned Insurance House brand name.
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- July 24 2023
ACCC delays Suncorp bank sale decision again
The decision by the regulator about the proposed ANZ takeover will now take place a week later on August 4.
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- July 20 2023
Reliance General to receive US$24m equity infusion in group takeover: report
The capital infusion is crucial for the general insurer to increase its solvency margin to 175% from 155%.
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- July 18 2023
Gallagher acquires Queensland broker Thompson Insurance
This is the second acquisition in the Sunshine Coast region which is anticipating higher economic development.
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- July 13 2023
Reliance General Insurance owners’ lenders approve Hinduja takeover bid
The deadline to file the resolution plan with the National Company Law Tribunal is July 15.
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- July 12 2023
Axa mulling sale of reinsurance arm: report
The French insurer is considering a sale or an IPO for Axa XL Reinsurance as the group looks to reduce earnings volatility, according to Reuters.
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- July 7 2023
Generali acquires US asset manager Conning from Cathay Life
The Taiwanese insurer will hold a 16.75% stake in the Italian carrier's asset management business after the deal.
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- July 5 2023
BMS snaps up Brisbane-based broker Bluebook
This is the global broker’s sixth Australian acquisition in the past 12 months.
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- July 4 2023
Tower continues Pacific restructuring with sale of Solomon Islands unit
Trans Pacific Assurance, which acquired the business, will retain the Kiwi carrier's staff and aims to complete the deal in 2023.
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- July 4 2023
Talanx-backed Roojai buys bolttech’s Thai non-life carrier
With the acquisition of FWD General Insurance, the Thailand-based insurtech becomes a full-stack player.
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- June 30 2023
Korea’s Woori, Kyobo may join bid for MG Non-Life acquisition: report
The troubled carrier's private equity backer is likely to start the sale process after July 6, when a ruling on an ongoing trial against the industry regulator is expected.
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- June 21 2023
Fusion Specialty promotes Katherine Simmonds to CEO for international markets
In her new role, Simmonds will be responsible for further developing Fusion’s presence in the UK, APAC and EMEA regions, including M&A, financial lines and other specialist insurance products.
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- June 20 2023
MSIG’s Laos arm to merge with local carrier Sokxay Insurance
The Japanese insurance group will own a 35% stake in the business, with the domestic insurer owning the remainder.
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- June 19 2023
DB Insurance acquires Vietnamese carrier Saigon-Hanoi
The acquisition is the Korean insurer's second deal in Vietnam in 2023, following the Vietnam National Aviation Insurance buy in February.
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- June 19 2023
AUB completes US$10m share purchase plan
The proceeds will be used to increase financial flexibility and balance sheet strength to allow AUB to capitalise on its 'attractive M&A pipeline'.
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- June 16 2023
William Song to head MSIG’s Asia strategy and M&A functions
Felicia Er takes over from Song as the Singapore-based carrier’s chief risk officer.
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- June 16 2023
Suncorp and ANZ agree bank merger conditions with Queensland as ACCC decision looms
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston believes the group can more readily address issues such as climate change, affordability and resilience as 'a pure play insurance company'.
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- June 15 2023
TA Associates explores Honan exit at US$300-400m valuation: report
The private equity firm took an undisclosed stake in the acquisitive Australian P&C broker in 2020.
