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Australia and New Zealand lead APAC insurance M&A in Q1 as India activity slows

Cross-border expansion by global insurers underpinned Asia-Pacific insurance M&A in Q1 2026, with a rebound in Australia and New Zealand.
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May 27, 2026

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