Industry M&A

InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy unveil unified distribution platform

September 2 2026

Operating under the InsuranceDekho brand, the unified platform will function as a single AI-enabled insurance marketplace.

QBE completes trade credit, surety portfolio sale to Swiss Re

September 1 2026

The deal adds about US$200m in annual revenue to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ portfolio.

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Steadfast grows underlying profit 8.2%, forecasts further gains in FY2027

August 26 2026

The final set of results before an A$7.7bn (US$5.51bn) takeover shows broking and agency earnings holding up against softening premium rates.

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BNP Paribas Cardif gets CCI information request over IndiaFirst Life stake acquisition

August 25 2026

The French insurer's bid to acquire a stake in IndiaFirst Life remains under regulatory scrutiny as the competition authority seeks more information.

Suncorp emerges as frontrunner in Tokio Marine's search for major acquisition — report

August 25 2026

The Japanese group had also weighed IAG and Canada's Intact Financial as potential targets for overseas expansion.

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 21 2026

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation

August 21 2026

The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.

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Oona Insurance targets Southeast Asia acquisitions as H1 profit jumps 130%

August 20 2026

The insurer plans to deepen its presence in Indonesia and the Philippines while eyeing expansion into Thailand and Vietnam.

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Zurich completes ClearView acquisition to create larger life insurance platform

August 20 2026

The insurer plans to retain ClearView's flagship ClearChoice product as it integrates the business and invest in leading technology.

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Prudential gets CCI approval for 75% Bharti Life stake

August 19 2026

The deal forms part of Prudential's broader India strategy, alongside its health insurance venture and minority holdings in ICICI Prudential businesses.

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Woori Financial to build US$39bn life insurer through Tongyang-ABL merger

August 18 2026

Group says it aims to build a larger, technology-driven life insurer focused on profitability, operational efficiency and ageing-related insurance demand.

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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended

August 17 2026

This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.

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