Industry M&A

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Retrospective solutions gain traction, but APAC adoption lags

November 5 2026

Across APAC, legal fragmentation and lingering misconceptions continue to limit the use of retrospective solutions, SIRC panellists said.

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IRDAI cuts insurer share-transfer fee by 80%; clarifies IPO, ESOP and merger rules

November 3 2026

The regulator's master circular also introduces detailed disclosure requirements for insurer IPOs, clarifies ESOP approval thresholds and sets documentation standards for mergers and business transfer...

ACCC extends timeline for IAG’s RAC Insurance deal review following remedies

November 3 2026

The regulator extended its review timeline for the US$946.3m deal by 15 business days to assess divestment remedies.

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Emerge completes acquisition of Labuan-licensed Merlion Insurance Brokers

October 29 2026

The acquisition gives the company a direct route into international reinsurance markets for Malaysian and regional Southeast Asia risks.

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Lonpac improves underwriting performance despite parent LPI Capital's earnings decline in Q3

October 27 2026

Investment losses weighed on earnings, but stronger underwriting metrics reinforced LPI Capital's appeal as MS&AD explores a possible acquisition.

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Halliwell expands New Zealand footprint with Maynard Marks acquisition

October 27 2026

The acquisition bolsters Halliwell's ability to support clients across the property-risk lifecycle, from loss assessment and remediation to project delivery and dispute resolution.

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Meiji Yasuda Life to take 5% stake in Man Group, invest US$1.27bn over three years

October 27 2026

The investment will have a three-year lock-in, with further share purchases capped at 19.99% of issued share capital.

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Rate cuts add to pressure on APAC insurers as growth hits four-year low: Gallagher Re

October 27 2026

Falling primary and reinsurance rates in 2026 are adding pressure after APAC non-life premium growth slowed to 5.1% in 2025, pushing more insurers to seek growth overseas, Gallagher Re said.

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Challenger rejects TAL Daiichi Life’s takeover offer, leaves door open to talks

October 26 2026

The bid for full ownership valued the Australian retirement income business at approximately A$7.94bn (US$5.6bn).

Steadfast shareholders to vote on A$7.7bn takeover in November

October 23 2026

An independent assessment has deemed the offer to be in shareholders’ best interests, valuing the broker’s shares at A$5.44–A$6.09.

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RHB Bank gets extension for Tokio Marine insurance talks

October 23 2026

The extension gives RHB Bank three more months, until 11 February 2027, to conclude talks with Tokio Marine Asia.

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China Life Insurance plans to sell stake in pension unit for US$621.2m

October 22 2026

The divestment is expected to provide the pension unit with broader resources while allowing China Life Insurance to retain a 37.01% stake.

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