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- November 27 2018
 
Axa to take control of Chinese motor insurer for €584m
Surprise deal with Axa Tianping's Chinese shareholders still needs regulatory approval.
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- November 26 2018
 
Allianz wins first 100% foreign licence in China
Global chief executive Oliver Bate hails historic step as he renews contract.
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- November 22 2018
 
Liberty merges specialty team with Ironshore in Asia Pacific
Redundancies as Liberty International Underwriters integrates local Ironshore operations across the region.
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- November 20 2018
 
Yunfeng completes MassMutual Asia acquisition
Deal completed after long and complex regulatory approval process.
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- November 19 2018
 
Approval granted for Cigna’s ANZ acquisition in New Zealand
Regulator has approved deal to buy ANZ's life business OnePath.
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- November 16 2018
 
Report: JD Capital exploring sale of FT Life
Chinese private equity firm is looking at selling the Hong Kong insurer.
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- November 15 2018
 
Ageas acquires 40% of top 10 Indian P&C player
The investment in Royal Sundaram General Insurance expands Ageas's presence in the Indian market.
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- November 9 2018
 
JLT’s shareholders approve Marsh bid
Marsh's CEO says planning for the acquisition has begun "in earnest".
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- November 2 2018
 
Value of M&A climbed to US$42bn in first half
Global insurance deals reached a post-crisis record, with 14 purchases over €500m.
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- October 31 2018
 
Tokio Marine sells reinsurance unit for US$1.5bn
RenRe's chief executive Kevin O'Donnell is happy to complete deal.
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- October 24 2018
 
Report: Cerberus eyes Anbang’s assets
Several major firms linked with buying troubled insurer's assets.
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- October 23 2018
 
FWD’s CEO hails “exciting” Indonesia purchase
Fast growing Pacific Century-owned insurer expands again in key market.
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- October 4 2018
 
Berjaya Sompo looking for acquisition targets
The company, which is 70% owned by Sompo Holdings, is planning to acquire competitors.
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- October 3 2018
 
Shin Kong acquires MasterLink Securities
The Taiwanese company has said that it will centre its efforts on the insurance, banking and securities businesses.
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- September 28 2018
 
Anbang to sell $200m worth of Japanese assets
The bidders include the previous owners, Blackstone, who sold the portfolio two years ago.
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- September 28 2018
 
Zurich to acquire Indonesia’s Adira Insurance
The deal means Zurich will become the largest foreign property-casualty insurer in the country.
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- September 26 2018
 
BNP Paribas Cardif likely to cut stake in SBI Life
The sale is intended to comply with India's minimum public shareholding requirement.
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- September 25 2018
 
Fitch to downgrade Marsh & McLennan after JLT deal
The rating agency's action reflects an expected increase in near-term debt and financial leverage.
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- September 21 2018
 
China Re’s acquisition of Chaucer is credit positive
Moody's says the deal will complement its existing product offerings and increase its geographic diversification.
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- September 14 2018
 
China Re buys Chaucer for US$950m
China's largest reinsurance group has bought one of the largest insurers at Lloyd's.