Industry M&A

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IRDAI Chair calls for reforms to allow 100% foreign direct investment

November 11 2024

Debasish Panda is looking for policy changes to allow full FDI and greater operational flexibility for insurers.

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Fitch downgrades Suncorp's ratings following bank sale, changes to reinsurance programme

November 8 2024

Prism score now weaker than criteria for 'AA' IFS rating due to changes in capital base and risk of reinsurance programme.

Steadfast to acquire Lloyd's broker H.W. Wood

November 7 2024

Deal aligns with Steadfast's goals of expanding presence in the London market.

InsuranceDekho looks to swoop on rival broker RenewBuy - report

October 29 2024

Share swap deal would represent a major change to online distribution in the Indian market.

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Lockton strengthens India presence with acquisition of Arihant Insurance Broking

October 28 2024

The company aims to integrate its global capabilities with Arhant’s local presence with the acquisition to offer tailored solutions in India.

Allianz in talks over a new Indian joint venture - report

October 23 2024

Allianz is considering new Indian ventures after disputes arose with existing partner, Bajaj FinServ.

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Allianz weighing exit from Indian Insurance JVs - report

October 22 2024

Allianz is believed to be considering alternative investments in India's insurance market amid strategic disagreements with Bajaj Finserv.

Tokio Marine pauses Southeast Asian unit sale as Malaysia dispute rumbles on - report

October 21 2024

Japanese insurer’s legal battle with Malaysia’s fourth largest lender is reducing suitors valuations for the life insurance business.

Singapore makes swift Insurance Act amendment to provide government more authority over buyouts

October 17 2024

Amendment strengthens government oversight for acquisitions involving co-operative insurers and puts a formal stop to the Allianz-Income deal.

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India’s competition commission greenlights Central Bank of India’s Future Generali deal

October 16 2024

Competition Commission of India approves bid for 24.91% and 25.18% stakes in Future Generali's insurance units as part of insolvency resolution process.

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