M&A
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January 13, 2023
Workers comp rates expected to keep falling in US
Despite looming economic uncertainty, experts say the US workers compensation insurance market will likely remain profitable throughout 2023 and rates…
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January 13, 2023
Verlingue continues expansion with further deals in France
Expanding independent French corporate insurance broker Verlingue, a subsidiary of Adelaïde Group, has continued its growth strategy with two further…
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January 10, 2023
Amynta acquires MGU Ambridge from Brit
Amynta Group is to acquire Ambridge Group, the managing general underwriter operations of Brit Ltd, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial…
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January 4, 2023
Much less insurance M&A activity in 2022, says S&P
Insurance M&A activity slowed significantly in 2022, hitting the lowest volume since 2019, according to analysis by S&P Global Market…
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January 3, 2023
Howden beefs up Spanish presence with March Risk Solutions deal
Fast-growing broker Howden signalled its intention to continue expanding in Europe with news that it is buying Spain’s March Risk…
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December 22, 2022
Howden to buy Italian TV, film and advertising insurance broker
Howden is to acquire Assimovie, the leading TV, film and advertising insurance broker in Italy. Howden said the move will…
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December 22, 2022
Gallagher acquires Brazilian brokerage
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired São Paulo-based retail brokerage Interbrok Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Interbrok Group…
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December 14, 2022
Rise in complex warranty and indemnity claims expected next year
Clyde & Co has warned of a potential rise in complicated warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance claims as a result…
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December 13, 2022
D&O market shifts in buyers’ favour but carriers remain wary, says AGCS
A recent fall in the number of US lawsuits and fresh capacity have reset the D&O market in favour of…
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December 12, 2022
Kastor Holdings acquires US broker and Lloyd’s subsidiary
Broker Kastor Holdings has expanded into the US with the acquisition of Dallas, Texas-based BritAmericaManagement Group and its London subsidiary…
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December 12, 2022
QBE enters European W&I market
QBE has launched warranty and indemnity (W&I) cover in Europe for the first time to deliver more capacity and expertise…
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December 7, 2022
Fusion Specialty and io.insure launch online M&A insurance for SMEs
Managing general agent Fusion Specialty has launched Mio, a global online merger and acquisition (M&A) insurance with io.insure. Fusion said…
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December 5, 2022
BMS acquires Spanish specialty insurance broker Eisenar
BMS is to acquire Spanish specialty insurance broker Eisenar as part of its Iberian regional expansion. The terms of the…
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December 2, 2022
BMS investors consider sale and other options: reports
Investor owners of brokerage BMS Group are considering selling the (re)insurance broker as part of a review, according to Bloomberg.…
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December 2, 2022
Charles Taylor acquires TPA The Matrix Companies
Charles Taylor has acquired The Matrix Companies, a US third-party administrator (TPA) and risk management specialist specialising in workers compensation…
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December 1, 2022
Leif Hansen to lead Sedgwick’s Nordic expansion
Sedgwick has announced that Christian Leif Hansen has been named its CEO for the Nordic region. The group said his…
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November 30, 2022
Marsh appoints global head of private equity and M&A practice
Paul Knowles has been appointed as global head of Marsh Specialty’s private equity and M&A (PEMA) practice, with effect from…
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November 29, 2022
Tokio Marine increases Indonesian joint venture shareholding to 80%
Tokio Marine Holdings has increased its shareholding in its Indonesian joint venture insurer. The stake in PT Asuransi Tokio Marine…
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November 25, 2022
Liberty Mutual considers European sale for $1bn
US insurer Liberty Mutual Holdings is thinking of selling its European operations in Spain, Portugal and Ireland, according to a…
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November 24, 2022
Marsh to take majority stake in Moroccan insurance broker
Marsh is to acquire a majority share in Beassur Marsh, a leading Moroccan insurance broker. Marsh acquired an initial stake…