Industry M&A

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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.

MetLife eyes stronger India presence via majority stake in PNB MetLife

June 12 2026

The insurer currently holds a 49.73% stake in PNB MetLife India and is actively eyeing a controlling stake in the JV.

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Sanlam secures regulatory nod to increase stake in Shriram Life by a further 2.8%

June 11 2026

Sanlam’s latest investment in Shriram Life, via a preferential issue, follows its March acquisition of a 14.72% stake.

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Apollo explores Japanese life acquisitions in push for direct market expansion — Report

June 10 2026

Amid Japanese regulatory resistance to reinsurance deals, Apollo is weighing deals for Japanese life units as it looks to deepen its presence through direct underwriting.

Australia’s Steadfast gets A$7.7bn takeover offer from Amwins, Dragoneer

June 10 2026

Joint bid values Steadfast at A$7.7bn (approx. US$5.41bn), with an eight-week due diligence period underway.

Steadfast confirms takeover bid after months of buyout speculations

June 10 2026

The broking giant has been the subject of private equity takeover speculation since December last year.

Tokio Marine CEO targets global expansion backed by Berkshire alliance

June 8 2026

The Berkshire Hathaway partnership will help the Japanese insurer pursue overseas deals and expand its solutions business, CEO says.

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