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- February 25 2021
Australia brokers’ strong results belie Aon/WTW concerns
AUB, Steadfast and PSC all announced eye-catching results.
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- February 22 2021
Tower acquires ANZ portfolio for US$10m
The deal will add around US$30m in GWP to the Kiwi P&C player.
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- February 18 2021
ACCC signals concerns over Aon/WTW merger
Antitrust watchdog flags cyber, marine and construction lines as well as reinsurance broking.
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- February 12 2021
Allianz China Life deal to kick off APAC deal frenzy
As we enter the Year of the Ox, the M&A bulls are set to keep running.
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- February 9 2021
Antares’s China exit signals run-off opportunity
Sale of legacy businesses could take off in post-Covid environment.
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- February 8 2021
Aon’s reinsurance line grows as WTW reviews proceed
Willis Re divesture has been floated as a possible remedy to assuage antitrust enforcers.
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- February 3 2021
Sedgwick acquires New Zealand building consultancy
Thurlow Consulting Engineers will give the loss adjuster in-house engineering and construction expertise.
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- February 2 2021
AIA, China Strategic submit binding bids for BEA Life: report
The sale is expected to raise US$500-600m for the Hong Kong-listed lender.
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- February 2 2021
Aon/WTW: FMG warns of ‘severely constrained’ market
Reinsurance flagged to NZCC as potential antitrust concern amid Willis Re divestiture speculation.
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- January 28 2021
Aon CEO chief of staff to lead Asia post-WTW merger
The US-based Anne Corona poised to oversee the brokers' combined regional operations.
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- January 26 2021
M&A insurance rebounds in Asia as confidence returns
Warranty and indemnity rates in the region fell by up to 30% over the past two years.
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- January 26 2021
Suncorp joins chase for CommInsure: report
A bid from rivals IAG or QBE would likely face a myriad of challenges.
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- January 25 2021
Hong Kong Life up for grabs again: report
The US$500m valuation is significantly lower than a 2018 bid by First Origin International.
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- January 20 2021
Axa Singapore bidding war draws HSBC and Etiqa: report
A disposal could raise as much as US$700m for the French firm.
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- January 15 2021
India FDI revamp needs to go further
Insurance Act clause on "control" makes sector less enticing to foreign investors.
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- January 14 2021
Aon/WTW: Spotlight falls on APAC antitrust regulators
IAN understands the deal has already been cleared in China.
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- January 11 2021
Zhejiang Geely takes 33% stake in Union P&C
Chinese automaker investment comes amid motor insurance reforms.
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- January 7 2021
Malaysia M&A set for renewed activity in 2021
A backlog of P&C and life deals to drive the marketplace this year.
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- January 4 2021
KDB Life hardpressed to match Korean Re: report
Local PE firm JC Partners completes deal as Carlyle Group inks partnership with Korean Re.
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- January 4 2021
InsuranceAsia News 2021 predictions
Our editors look ahead to what may lie in store for the market over the coming year.
