APAC Insurance M&A Deals
MAS responds to Tan’s letters on Allianz-Income deal process
MAS responds to Tan’s letters on Allianz-Income deal process
The insurer did not submit an application for capital reduction.
AIA and Aegon win approval for asset firms in Shanghai
The approvals were announced by Li Yunze, director of the NFRA.
Canopius sells 21% stake to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
This marks SFMI’s third investment in Canopius.
Asia M&A buyers to boost use of R&W insurance in 2025
45% of respondents foresee a notable increase in the use of deal insurance.
IAG secures RAC Insurance and 20-year distribution rights
The transaction is expected to complete in the first half of calendar year 2026.
Markel announces acquisition of marine insurance specialist MECO Group
Markel plans to leverage MECO’s presence in APAC.
Hannover Life Re to acquire Swiss Re’s direct life portfolio
The transaction is expected to be completed within 18 months.
Dai-ichi Life acquires 15.1% stake in Challenger for $560m
It plans to acquire through its Australian subsidiary.
Insurance M&A expected to rebound in 2025 with investor confidence
Asia may see more inbound M&A, driven in part by currency advantages for US buyers.
MS&AD to merge Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Nissay Dowa by April 2027
The merged entity could equate to the Japanese insurer holding the top market share.
Generali secures full ownership of Generali China Insurance Company
The acquisition will have an estimated -1 percentage point impact.
Mitsui Sumitomo to invest $4b for 15% stake in W. R. Berkley
MSI expects to finalise the investment within the 2025.
FSC approves Samsung Fire & Marine integration under Samsung Life: Report
Insurers holding more than 15% shares must integrate the company as a subsidiary.
Allianz to sell 26% stake in Bajaj insurance units for $3b
The stake will be acquired by the Bajaj Group.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Philinsure
Gordon Joseph and his team will continue to lead operations.
APAC insurance M&A drops 25% as firms focus on organic growth
Globally, M&A activity hit a 16-year low in 2024.
Aon acquires Mitsubishi Chemical's insurance agency business
The deal adds 100 new employees to Aon in Japan.
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