Industry M&A

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.

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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.

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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.

Allianz Partners to acquire nib's travel insurance business in Australia, New Zealand

June 5 2026

The agreement includes a twenty-year white-label partnership and the transfer of the Travel Insurance Direct brand.

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Softbank's PayPay to acquire 70% stake in T&D Financial Life for US$840m

June 4 2026

The transaction would give PayPay a direct foothold in Japan’s life sector and create new cross-selling options with its existing customer base.

LIC eyes strategic investment in fintech to fuel digital expansion

June 4 2026

Following a robust FY2026, LIC moves to modernise its IT systems through targeted investments in fintech and insurtech players.

Former SEBI board member Ashwani Bhatia named chairman of Niva Bupa

June 4 2026

He succeeds Milind Barve, who has stepped down from the health insurer's board due to health reasons.

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