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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Private Equity

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KKR joins Amwins-Dragoneer consortium in Steadfast takeover
July 14 2026
The PE firm has joined the bidding consortium, with the deal terms of the proposed A$7.7bn transaction unchanged.
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Arrow Global Insurance acquires Australian MGA Fusion Specialty
July 9 2026
The acquisition strengthens AGI's Asia-Pacific footprint and comes months after Fusion expanded into Japan's transactional risk market.
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Steadfast extends exclusivity period as Amwins, Dragoneer reaffirm US$5.33bn bid
July 9 2026
The deal would give Amwins a significant foothold in the Asia-Pacific market through Steadfast's underwriting agency operations.
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Apollo Global's Athene appoints Larik Hall as Head of Japan
July 1 2026
The appointment signals Athene’s intent to build out its Japan operations as part of a broader international expansion strategy.
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IAG’s Firemark Ventures invests in disaster accommodation provider Spacecube
June 22 2026
The partnership aims to support disaster recovery efforts across rural and regional Australia.
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Japan and India drive surge in APAC transactional risk claims — Marsh
June 19 2026
Private equity-driven deal activity and rising use of transactional risk insurance pushed APAC claims to record levels in 2025.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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PE-backed insurer Kiwi General debuts in India with motor product, adviser-led strategy
June 8 2026
Co-founded by former Tata AIG CEO Neelesh Garg, the Indian start-up is eyeing a broader product rollout, including commercial vehicle and group health offerings, in the coming months.
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