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- November 11 2021
India attracts global broking giants
Aon, Gallagher and WTW are securing full control of their JVs in a fast growing market.
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- November 9 2021
McLardy McShane takes 30% stake in Perth’s Apollo Risk
The fast-growing Australian broking group recently closed a deal to also purchase Sydney Insurance Brokers.
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- November 8 2021
Thirst for scale driving broker consolidation
M&A activity among (re)insurance brokers grew by 13% during H1 — led by Gallagher and Ardonagh.
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- November 4 2021
AMP’s US$391m Resolution Life Australasia stake sale sees life exit
The deal represents a continuing movement away from insurance by Australia's banks.
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- November 2 2021
Shinhan Financial buys Korea’s BNP Paribas Cardif GI
The move would give Shinhan a full general insurance license.
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- November 2 2021
Honan acquires boutique broker Modern Risk Solutions
The specialist firm services the emerging tech and life science spaces.
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- November 2 2021
WTW to acquire 100% ownership of India JV
An additional 51% stake will be acquired from privately held Anemone Holdings and the broker's India head Rohit Jain.
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- October 29 2021
Covéa and Exor agree PartnerRe sale for US$9bn
A proposed deal collapsed last year amid the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- October 25 2021
Exor and Covéa restart talks over PartnerRe sale—report
Talks over a sale are reported to have resumed after a proposed US$9bn deal collapsed last year amid the outbreak of the pandemic.
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- October 22 2021
McLardy McShane seals deal for Sydney Insurance Brokers
The purchase creates a new entity — McLardy McShane Dimou — with Dora Dimou joining from a local rival.
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- October 21 2021
BMS expands into Korea with broker buy
The specialist broker has bought M&A and financial lines firm VIB as part of its Asia expansion plans.
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- October 20 2021
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Matt Jensen
The North Island broker is a specialist in the forestry and transportation industries.
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- October 14 2021
Nexus eyes Asia M&A after US$95m cash injection
The MGA has been growing its presence in the region over the last few years.
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- October 12 2021
Cigna APAC deal gives Chubb Korean A&H boost: AM Best
Asia-Pacific to account for 20% of global operations once the acquisition closes.
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- October 8 2021
Chubb buys six Cigna APAC operations, Turkey JV interest for US$5.75bn
Deal includes A&H and life units in Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia.
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- October 6 2021
Gallagher/Willis Re: UK antitrust watchdog launches phase 1 review
The Competition and Markets Authority's initial decision on the proposed deal is due November 29.
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- October 6 2021
Swiss Re weighs investment in Paytm Insurance: report
The digital payments firm is reportedly looking to formalise its insurance operations as it eyes an acquisition of Raheja QBE.
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- October 5 2021
China Development Financial to buy 100% of Taiwan’s China Life Insurance
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021 following regulatory approval.
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- October 5 2021
Ping An looks to sell New Founder Group’s life insurance arm: report
The insurer acquired its stake in the business arm of Peking University after the latter ran into financial difficulty.
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- October 4 2021
Covéa strikes out for third time with XL Re bid
The ambitious reinsurance deal would have given the French mutual a significant Asia presence.
