Industry M&A

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Le Bas and Malzard named to lead finance and risk at merged Acenda Group

July 28 2025

Le Bas and Malzard are set to assume their roles once the merged Acenda Group is formed, following Nippon Life’s acquisition of Resolution Life Australasia.

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DB Insurance’s overseas expansion and strong combined ratio underpin long-term growth: AM Best

July 22 2025

The insurer’s strategic shift comes as it looks to balance domestic stability with new growth opportunities abroad.

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ACCC delays decision on IAG’s proposed takeover of RAC underwriting operations

July 21 2025

The competition watchdog has set 2 October as the new provisional release date for its findings.

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Softlogic completes acquisition of Allianz Insurance Lanka

July 16 2025

Softlogic stated that the acquisition will expand its footprint and enhance its market position as one of Sri Lanka's largest life insurers.

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Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo to acquire majority stake in W&I specialists Time Machine Underwriters

July 10 2025

MSI says it plans to make the MGA a wholly owned subsidiary after it first completes the majority stake purchase.

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Great Eastern to resume trading on SGX after delisting bid falls short

July 9 2025

OCBC’s S$900m offer lapses as minority shareholder support fails to meet required 75% threshold.

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Howden acquires Sherpa, expanding New Zealand presence

July 8 2025

The deal adds Christchurch-based SME client base to Howden’s NZ portfolio.

Malaysia's RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies

July 8 2025

Risk-sensitive capital requirements likely to prompt insurers to diversify portfolios, adopt advanced reinsurance strategies, and rethink growth plans.

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Zurich acquires BOXX to expand global SME, retail cyber insurance capabilities

July 4 2025

Zurich will leverage cyber MGA's expertise, but BOXX will continue to operate under its own brand.

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Ardonagh acquires majority stake in Hong Kong’s Apex Insurance

July 3 2025

Ardonagh continues to build its APAC footprint, adding Apex to its portfolio.

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