Industry M&A

Roojai to expand Thai presence with purchase of FWD GI from bolttech

July 4 2023

The insurtech is fulfilling its vision of becoming a full-stack digital insurer.

Evergrande Group plans insurance stake sale: Bloomberg

July 3 2023

Evergrande Group is reportedly in talks to sell a stake in its insurance arm to a Chinese state-backed firm, as the Shenzhen-based real estate conglomerate seeks to alleviate financial pressures and restructure...

Report: Bupa in talks to raise stake in India's Niva Bupa Health

June 23 2023

Bupa is in talks with PE firm True North to raise its take from 44.42% to up to 65%.

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IRDAI approves transfer of HDFC Life shares to HDFC Bank, paving the way for Q3 mega-merger

June 23 2023

The approval means HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank are set to merge in Q3, a move that will create India's largest private financial services company.

Fusion Specialty promotes Katherine Simmonds to Chief Executive, International

June 23 2023

In her new role, Simmonds will be responsible for developing Fusion's presence in APAC, UK, and EMEA.

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OJK's proposed capital requirements to spur increased M&A and consolidation in Indonesia

June 21 2023

66 Indonesian (re)insurers would fail to meet increased requirements and a further 33 would struggle, driving M&A activity.

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South Korea's DB Insurance takes Vietnamese bull by the horns with 75% stake in Saigon-Hanoi insurance

June 19 2023

DBI strengthens its Vietnamese presence further, following its acquisition of a 75% stake in Aviation Insurance in February.

Report: Indonesia's BCA exploring options for life insurance unit, BCA Life

June 19 2023

Sources understand that BCA are considering options which include a stake sale, joint venture or bancassurance partnership

Global news: Generali acquires Liberty Seguros for US$2.5bn

June 16 2023

The acquisition includes Liberty Seguros operations in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Portugal and Spain, which have a focus on personal lines and small commercial insurance business

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Report: PE firm TA Associates exploring sale of stake in Australian broker Honan

June 15 2023

Discussions are in early stages, but it's understood investment funds and other industry players are interested in a deal which would value Honan at between US$300m-$400m.

Report: Zurich looks to strengthen presence in South Asia with US$400m investment on India's Kotak General Insurance

June 14 2023

Advanced discussions are underway for Zurich to acquire up to 51% ownership, though Uday Kotak prefers to maintain control.

Report: Tokio Marine enlists Goldman Sachs and Jefferies for sale of Southeast Asia life insurance business

June 9 2023

Rumors have been swirling that Tokio Marine is considering selling its SEA life businesses and sources report the group is now intensifying its efforts.

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