APAC Insurance M&A Deals
Lockton takes majority control of Lockton Sime broker
Lockton takes majority control of Lockton Sime broker
The firm also changed its name from Sime Darby Lockton Insurance Brokers.
2 days ago
Zurich hikes Beazley bid after rejection of $17 per share offer
Beazley got the new proposal on 19 January and told investors to take no action.
3 days ago
TS Holdings merges Shin Kong Life and Taishin Life
Contractual Service Margin (CSM) is expected to exceed $7.91b.
Insurance consolidation forces brokers to upgrade technology
Deal activity climbed through 2022, then stayed steady afterward—setting a tougher baseline.
Allianz sells 23% Bajaj JV stake for $2.5b.
The insurer also expects $1.3b IFRS gain in Q1 2026.
BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b
BNP Paribas said the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance takes 12.5% stake in W. R. Berkley
MSI expects to complete its full investment in the first quarter of 2026.
bolttech buys 2019-founded mTek to boost embedded insurance
The platform works with major insurers including GA Insurance, Sanlam, and Britam.
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
Tokio Marine Holdings set to expand specialty offerings in US agriculture sector
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
APAC insurance M&A cools with fewer Q3 deals
Despite that, Asian insurers continued to pursue overseas expansion.
APAC tax insurance gains traction beyond M&A transactions
The share of tax insurance placements in non-M&A contexts rose to 20% in 2024.
WTW urges financial firms to prioritise insurance in M&A deals
WTW said 47% of claims come from the insured’s own shareholders, investors.
Sompo Holdings acquires Aspen Insurance in $3.5b all-cash deal
It is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
IAG tops APAC insurance M&A rankings with $880m RAC purchase
The second-largest deal was Tian Ruixiang Holdings Ltd.’s $150m reverse merger.
eazy Insurance acquires G&C General in Singapore retail sector expansion
The move forms part of Eazy’s long-term growth plan, which focuses on combining digital tools with personalised service.
Edme merges with UIB India to expand wholesale and reinsurance reach
It will focus on tech investment, sector-specific offerings, and underserved markets.
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