Private Equity

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 21 2026

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation

August 21 2026

The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.

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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended

August 17 2026

This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.

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Ascend Asia opens Singapore wealth centre

August 6 2026

The move marks the latest expansion by Ascend Asia following a recent insurance distribution partnership with FWD.

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Steadfast extends takeover talks with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 3 2026

The exclusivity period has been extended until 19 August to allow the parties to complete remaining due diligence.

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WestBridge Capital begins process to exit Star Health Insurance - Report

July 28 2026

The PE firm holds around a 40% stake in the insurer through Safecrop Investments India.

Bain eyes first India general insurance bet with IndusInd — Report

July 27 2026

The PE firm is understood to be close to investing up to US$519.5m for a 25% stake.

BNP Paribas Cardif re-enters India insurance market with IndiaFirst Life stake

July 27 2026

The deal will make BNP Paribas Cardif the second-largest shareholder in IndiaFirst Life and marks the French insurer's return to India's life market.

Blackstone and former HDFC ERGO chief move ahead with India general insurer plan — Report

July 23 2026

The proposed venture could become the first new insurer with 90% foreign ownership since India liberalised its insurance sector's FDI limits.

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IAG's Firemark backs insurtech, autonomous logistics, and quantum startups

July 15 2026

Corporate venture arm invests in five companies spanning insurance technology, autonomous transport, quantum computing, and advanced materials.

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