Industry M&A

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Zurich seals US$10.9bn bid to buy Beazley

March 3 2026

Following a series of failed bids, Zurich has now agreed terms to create a specialty insurance business with about US$15bn in annual gross written premiums.

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QBE to take sole ownership of India's Raheja QBE in US$35.4m buyout

March 2 2026

The move, subject to IRDAI approval, follows 18 years of the Group's joint ownership of the insurer with Prism Johnson Limited.

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Australia's EML Group and Guild Insurance form strategic partnership to boost claims and coverage

February 27 2026

The new deal will see EML Group acquire a 70% stake in Guild Insurance, with Guild Group retaining 30%, pending regulatory approval.

Bolttech explores takeover of MoneyHero in potential fintech deal — report

February 26 2026

The two firms share investment ties to Richard Li’s Pacific Century Group.

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HSBC taps JPMorgan, valuing sale of Singapore life insurance unit at US$1bn — Report

February 26 2026

A strategic review of HSBC’s Singapore insurance manufacturing business appears to be picking up pace, as the group is said to be seeking buyers for the unit while retaining its local distribution net...

Fitch places ClearView on watch positive following Zurich takeover deal

February 26 2026

The ratings agency has signalled a potential upside for ClearView on account of the acquisition likely enhancing Zurich’s competitiveness in the advised retail life channel, where ClearView maintains a...