M&A
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April 26, 2024
Aon’s revenues up 5% as it completes $13bn NFP deal
Aon’s revenues rose 5% in the first quarter of this year, by $199m to $4.07bn, with Commercial Risk Solutions delivering…
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April 22, 2024
MNK Group acquires Costa Rican insurer Oceánica de Seguros
UK-based MNK Group has acquired Oceánica de Seguros, an insurer based in San José, Costa Rica. The deal, completed through…
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April 22, 2024
North American broker M&As slow in first quarter to Covid-19 levels
Mergers and acquisitions among North American insurance brokers and agents fell 18% in the first quarter, falling to the lowest…
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April 18, 2024
Allianz sells its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi
Allianz Group has completed the disposal of its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company…
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April 17, 2024
Dual Europe acquires Swiss Re’s marine team
International MGA Dual Europe has bolstered its marine underwriting capability after acquiring the Genoa-based marine team from Swiss Re. Under…
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April 8, 2024
AGCS selling Fireman’s Fund business to Arch for $450m
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has agreed to sell its US mid-market and entertainment insurance business underwritten through Fireman’s…
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April 4, 2024
Howden continues French growth with Normandy acquisition
Howden has entered into an agreement to acquire OFRACAR, an independent brokerage group headquartered in Rouen, expanding its geographical footprint…
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April 3, 2024
New MGA Devonshire to focus on transactional risk
A new MGA has been launched specialising in underwriting transactional risk and backed by Lloyd’s and a panel of A-rated…
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April 3, 2024
Global M&A sees uptick in Q1 as WTW foresees busier year ahead
The number of global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) above $100m rose by 11% in the first quarter of this year…
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April 3, 2024
Private equity firm takes controlling interest in Italian broker GBSAPRI
Private equity firm Brera Partners said it has bought 70% of shares in Italian broker GBSAPRI Group to drive consolidation…
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March 20, 2024
Ardonagh acquires Italian broker Mediass
UK-based broker Ardonagh has acquired independent Italian broker Mediass, which specialises in general liability, motor and professional indemnity to large…
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March 19, 2024
ESG to the fore in M&A deals
With a rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity predicted in 2024, ESG Risk Review talked to Luise O’Gorman, Aon’s…
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March 19, 2024
German Cartel Office gives green light to Gothaer-Barmenia merger
The German Federal Cartel Office has approved the planned merger between Cologne-based Gothaer and Barmenia from Wuppertal to create one…
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March 4, 2024
Talanx completes acquisitions in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador
Talanx has successfully completed the acquisition of the business of Liberty Seguros in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador, which serves retail…
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February 26, 2024
Insurance M&A activity hits bottom but may pick up in 2024
Insurance M&A activity is at its lowest level for a decade, with 346 completed M&As worldwide in the insurance sector…
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February 15, 2024
Howden enters captive market with acquisition of ARM Group
London-based international broker Howden has announced that it has agreed to acquire ARM Group Holdings Limited (ARM), the parent of…
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February 13, 2024
Davies buys international forensic accounting firm
Davies is to acquire international forensic accounting firm Matson, Driscoll & Damico (MDD). It will form a new business line…
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February 5, 2024
MRH Trowe completes four more German acquisitions
AnaCap, the London-based investment group that focuses on European mid-sized technology and services firms, has announced that its German industrial…
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February 1, 2024
Generali strengthens position in Europe with Liberty Seguros deal
Generali has completed the acquisition of Liberty Seguros, Compañia de Seguros y Reaseguros, S.A. – the Spanish insurer that operates…
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January 31, 2024
Rebound in M&A activity expected in 2024
The early signs for a rebound in global M&A activity in 2024 are promising and demand for representations & warranties…