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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Industry M&A

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India likely to introduce Insurance Amendment Bill in winter session to raise FDI cap to 100%
September 15 2025
The proposal would mark India's third FDI liberalisation in a decade, potentially reshaping insurer joint ventures and aligning with the government's “Insurance for All by 2047” goal.
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Sompo Japan's capital strength to remain robust as US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition seen to add diversification: Moody's
September 8 2025
Moody's said the insurer's solvency ratio will remain strong, with risks from equities and catastrophes mitigated by reinsurance and diversification.
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ACCC raises competition concerns over IAG's proposed A$1.35bn acquisition of RAC Insurance
September 4 2025
The consumer watchdog is inviting industry feedback ahead of a final decision, which is planned for November.
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AM Best puts Sompo Japan, subsidiaries' ratings under review with positive implications
September 3 2025
The review follows parent company Sompo Holdings' US$3.5bn bid to acquire Aspen Insurance, with potential benefits for Sompo Japan's global footprint and specialty (re)insurance profile.
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Gallagher Re to acquire Australian reinsurance broker Steadfast Re
September 2 2025
The acquisition is expected to be completed in Q4 2025.
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AM Best places Aspen ratings under review with positive implications following Sompo's US$3.5bn acquisition bid
September 2 2025
Completion of the deal is targeted for the first half of 2026.
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Steadfast Group posts 11.9% profit jump as broker network expands to 402 members
September 1 2025
The group increased its equity stakes and grew gross written premiums across both broking and underwriting divisions during the last financial year.
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IAG completes RACQ Insurance acquisition in A$855m deal
September 1 2025
The deal sees IAG acquire a 90% stake in RACQ, while securing an exclusive underwriting and distribution agreement for 25 years.
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Sompo to buy Aspen for US$3.5bn
August 27 2025
The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
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Fitch upgrades Nippon Life's ratings on rising profitability, overseas expansion
August 27 2025
Nippon Life's core profits also returned to pre-pandemic levels, increasing to 19% in FY25.
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Markel finalises sale of global reinsurance book to Nationwide
August 21 2025
The sale sees Markel exit its reinsurance business to focus on core specialty markets.
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Taiwan's Mercuries Life mulls sale, overseas partnerships to improve capital: Report
August 20 2025
Under regulatory pressure to improve its capital adequacy, Taiwan's Mercuries Life is exploring a potential sale of the business along with other options.
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