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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Industry M&A

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Samsung Fire & Marine, Samsung Life clarify no decision made on overseas acquisitions
September 4 2026
The insurers said overseas investment opportunities remain under review, with a further announcement expected by 2 October.
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Dai-ichi Life’s NZ arm to acquire Fidelity Life for NZ$630m
September 4 2026
The transaction will combine two New Zealand life insurers with completion targeted between March and July 2027.
Lotte Non-Life capital needs emerge as key hurdle in sale process — report
Lotte Non-Life capital needs emerge as key hurdle in sale process — report
September 3 2026
The insurer's sale is drawing attention to South Korea's new K-ICS capital regime, which is expected to shape the scale of any required capital injection.
Samsung insurers target Canopius, Principal stakes in KRW8tn overseas push
Samsung F&M eyes buyout of remaining Canopius stake — report
September 3 2026
Samsung Life is also said to be looking at acquiring a 15% stake in Principal Financial Group, which would make it the US retirement provider's largest shareholder.
InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy unveil unified distribution platform
InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy unveil unified distribution platform
September 2 2026
Operating under the InsuranceDekho brand, the unified platform will function as a single AI-enabled insurance marketplace.
QBE completes trade credit, surety portfolio sale to Swiss Re
QBE completes trade credit, surety portfolio sale to Swiss Re
September 1 2026
The deal adds about US$200m in annual revenue to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ portfolio.
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Steadfast grows underlying profit 8.2%, forecasts further gains in FY2027
August 26 2026
The final set of results before an A$7.7bn (US$5.51bn) takeover shows broking and agency earnings holding up against softening premium rates.
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BNP Paribas Cardif gets CCI information request over IndiaFirst Life stake acquisition
August 25 2026
The French insurer's bid to acquire a stake in IndiaFirst Life remains under regulatory scrutiny as the competition authority seeks more information.
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Suncorp emerges as frontrunner in Tokio Marine's search for major acquisition — report
August 25 2026
The Japanese group had also weighed IAG and Canada's Intact Financial as potential targets for overseas expansion.
Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
August 21 2026
The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.
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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation
August 21 2026
The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.
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Oona Insurance targets Southeast Asia acquisitions as H1 profit jumps 130%
August 20 2026
The insurer plans to deepen its presence in Indonesia and the Philippines while eyeing expansion into Thailand and Vietnam.
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