Sompo receives regulatory green light for US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition

The deal, expected to close in the coming days, will see Japanese insurer leverage Aspen’s Lloyd’s syndicate and capital markets platform to boost its international growth strategy.

Jessica Li

February 19, 2026

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