Industry M&A

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Zurich bids for Beazley in deal valuing specialty insurer at £7.7bn

January 19 2026

Zurich says it made an approach earlier this month that Beazley rejected, and has returned with an improved bid to "facilitate prompt engagement."

Woori takeover looms over Tong Yang Life's profile as protection claims volatility rises — Fitch

January 19 2026

The ratings agency said it will revisit the life insurer's credit profile once the effects of its new majority owner become clearer, amid softer earnings but solid capital strength.

HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance arm

HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance unit

January 16 2026

The business says it will "consider all options" for the insurance arm, but that no decision had been made.

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HSBC exploring potential sale of Singapore life insurance arm — Report

January 15 2026

Unit could be valued at more than US$1bn, with insurers and investment firms showing early interest, sources told Bloomberg.

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Lockton takes majority stake in rebranded Lockton Sime Insurance Brokers

January 15 2026

Sime will remain a minority shareholder in the restructuring.

Nexus acquires medical tourism MGA Sure Insurance Services

January 13 2026

The deal brings Sure’s medical travel offering for Australia, the UK, and South Africa under the Nexus group.

MSAD to cut domestic bases to 240 ahead of 2027 Mitsui SumitomoAioi merger

MS&AD to consolidate number of local offices ahead of 2027 Mitsui Sumitomo–Aioi merger

January 12 2026

MS&AD plans to reduce its local operating branches in Japan from about 360 to 240 by April 2027.

Allianz completes 23% stake sale in Bajaj joint ventures for €2.1bn

January 9 2026

The German insurer said it plans to sell its remaining 3% stake by Q2.

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S&P withdraws Shin Kong Life’s ‘BBB+’ ratings following merger with Taishin Life

January 8 2026

The withdrawal followed S&P's assignment of a "BBB+" rating with a negative outlook to Taishin Life in November 2025.

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IAG integrates RACQ into group reinsurance programs, expands quota share coverage

January 6 2026

IAG said the integration enables the group to achieve targeted synergies while simplifying overall reinsurance architecture.

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