Industry M&A

Shinhan Financial weighs Lotte Non-Life acquisition as price talks intensify – Reports

June 29 2026

Price negotiations remain a key hurdle as South Korea's largest financial groups line up for the sale of the mid-sized insurer, with Shinhan seen as the frontrunner.

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PSC acquires MA Insurance Brokers to grow transport capability

June 25 2026

Operations of the combined entity will be led by Barry Mathison and Mariann Illyes.

Bupa to expand Australia healthcare footprint with Partnered Health acquisition

June 18 2026

The acquisition expands Bupa’s existing healthcare network, adding 68 clinics and corporate health businesses across Australia.

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Halliwell expands APAC technical services with ExcelPlas acquisition

June 18 2026

The move adds specialist polymer testing capabilities to Halliwell's forensic and technical services across the region.

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IRDAI proposes first rules for insurer mergers with non-insurance companies

June 17 2026

The draft amendments also propose lower deal fees, tighter foreign ownership rules, and new naming standards.

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Tokio Marine targets M&A in Australia, Canada with Berkshire backing

June 17 2026

The Japanese insurer is targeting Australia and Southeast Asia for potential acquisitions as it seeks to diversify geographically.

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ACCC clears Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley in Phase I review

June 17 2026

The authority found limited local market overlap between the merging parties and sufficient competition from multiple specialty insurers.

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Analysts back A$7.7bn Steadfast takeover on valuation and structural rationale

June 17 2026

Strong strategic backing and softer sector valuations are supporting analyst confidence in the Steadfast takeover bid.

Tongyang Life to address investor concerns over Woori share swap

June 16 2026

Minority shareholders argue the exchange ratio undervalues Tongyang Life and are considering legal action.

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Allianz leads bid for HSBC’s Singapore life insurance unit - Report

June 15 2026

Details of the transaction are expected to be announced soon, though other bidders remain interested in HSBC's Singaporean assets.

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