Industry M&A

Woori Financial finalises Tongyang Life, ABL Life acquisitions

July 3 2025

The deal, valued at KRW1.55tn (US$1.14bn), came through following nearly 10 months of rigorous regulatory reviews.

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Gallagher Re assumes 100% ownership of Japan P&C facultative portfolio, names first global fac CEO

July 3 2025

Pablo Muñoz has been named as new CEO, with new hires in Singapore and London to support the company's growth goals.

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Howden Japan acquires majority stake in retail insurance broker Holos Holdings

July 2 2025

The transaction marks Howden’s continued expansion in the Japanese insurance sector following its 2024 market entry.

Authorities to again pursue sale of MG Non-Life Insurance after policy reversal: Reports

July 2 2025

Decision comes weeks after regulators announced plans to liquidate the insurer through a bridge insurance mechanism.

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Japan's Dai-ichi Life looking to double investment target to US$4bn: Report

July 1 2025

The pronouncement follows Dai-ichi Life's acquisition of UK insurer and asset manager M&G last month.

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BMS adds Queensland firm to portfolio amid global M&A drive

July 1 2025

Acquisition of Corporate and Commercial Insurance Brokers in Australia marks group's continued international growth.

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Hanwha Life seals 40% stake acquisition in Indonesia's Nobu Bank

July 1 2025

With its investment in Nobu Bank, Hanwha Life becomes the first Korean insurer to enter the country's commercial banking market.

Generali welcomes Central Bank of India as new joint venture partner

June 27 2025

New JV partnership is an opportunity to "go from strength to strength in an important growth market for Generali," says Rob Leonardi, Asia Regional Officer.

Clearlake acquires NSW-based Logan Insurance Brokers

June 27 2025

The transaction reflects ongoing consolidation trends in Australia's insurance broking sector.

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Global brokers maintain appetite for APAC acquisitions despite slower insurance M&A activity in 2024

June 27 2025

Rising sophistication, abundance of targets means region remains an attractive proposition for diversification and growth.

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