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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Industry M&A

Mitsui Sumitomo appoints new CEO ahead of Aioi Nissay Dowa merger
Mitsui Sumitomo appoints new CEO ahead of Aioi Nissay Dowa merger
February 3 2026
Hiroshi Umiyama will become president and CEO, replacing Shinichiro Funabiki.
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Nippon Life’s Resolution Life acquisition marks ‘steep change’ in overseas profile as AM Best affirms ratings
February 3 2026
The insurer posted JPY1 trillion (US$6.5bn) in core operating profit for FY ended 31 March 2025, but weaker unrealised gains on securities pulled its capital base down from last year's peak.
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Zurich discloses 1.47% stake in Beazley as takeover battle heats up
February 2 2026
A stock exchange filing revealed Zurich’s ownership of 8.87 million ordinary shares in Beazley.
Yebyeol General Insurance, Non-Life Insurance
KDIC clears 3 preliminary bidders for Yebyeol Non-Life bridge insurer
January 30 2026
Hana Financial Group, Korea Investment Holdings, and JC Flowers & Co. have been selected and will now have until 30 March to submit final bids.
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Zurich Australia to divest investment arm to Russell Investments
January 30 2026
The deal will add nearly A$2bn in funds under management to Russell’s Australian wealth business, with completion targeted for end-Q1 2026.
Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG–Mercantile merger worth $169m in GWPs
Philippine regulator PCC clears FPG and Mercantile merger
January 29 2026
The merged group will rank among the Philippines’ top four non-life insurers by gross written premiums, with a PHP10bn (US$175m) premium base.
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Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington
January 29 2026
The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private...
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Australia's AUB Group to buy majority stake in UK broker Prestige for A$432m
January 27 2026
The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, marks AUB’s formal entry into the UK’s managing general agent sector.
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Prudential to lift stake in Malaysia life unit to 70% in US$375m deal
January 22 2026
The deal, which already has regulatory approval, will raise Prudential’s stake by 19%.
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Beazley board unanimously rejects Zurich bid, says offer 'materially undervalues' company
January 22 2026
Lloyd's carrier says that latest offer was lower than a previous June 2025 proposal made by Zurich.
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Zurich plots Lloyd's route even if Beazley bid fails — Report
January 21 2026
Amid its public bid for Beazley, Mario Greco told the FT that Zurich could launch a Lloyd’s syndicate as early as April.
Beazley urges caution after Zurich raises takeover approach
Beazley confirms Zurich takeover approach
January 20 2026
Beazley confirmed it had received an offer from Zurich, but urged shareholders to "take no action" while the board considered next steps.
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