BNP Paribas is acquiring Fosun Group's 9% shareholding in Belgian insurer Ageas for around €730 million.....
James River, Global Indemnity deal comes amid evolving E&S market
A proposed merger between excess and surplus specialists James River Group Holdings Ltd. and Global Indemnity Group LLC comes as the US E&S market...
A proposed merger between excess and surplus specialists James River Group Holdings Ltd. and Global Indemnity Group LLC comes as the US E&S market...
Article / 17 days ago
Aviva's Probitas acquisition highlights growth prospects for buyer and target
Aviva PLC's planned acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Probitas should allow both companies to accelerate their growth....
Aviva PLC's planned acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Probitas should allow both companies to accelerate their growth....
Article / 2 months ago
Buffett slashes insurance holdings, completely exits 7 companies in Q3
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. substantially cut its stake in three insurance-focused corporations and completely exited its positions in seven other companies during...
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. substantially cut its stake in three insurance-focused corporations and completely exited its positions in seven other companies during...
Article / 5 months ago
Chubb, Fanhua drive insurance M&A in mainland China
Chubb Ltd. and Fanhua Inc. were the catalysts for some of the largest insurance deals in mainland China in recent years, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis....
Chubb Ltd. and Fanhua Inc. were the catalysts for some of the largest insurance deals in mainland China in recent years, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis....
Article / 7 months ago
MS&AD, Tokio Marine, Sompo aim to boost dividends despite expansive M&A agenda
Japan's "Big Three" property and casualty insurers are expected to continue to increase their dividend payouts, even as they embark on an expansive international growth agenda...
Japan's "Big Three" property and casualty insurers are expected to continue to increase their dividend payouts, even as they embark on an expansive international growth agenda...
Article / 1 year ago
The Big Picture: 2022 Insurance Industry Outlook
A look ahead to the key strategic trends and opportunities expected to drive the narrative for the property and casualty as well as life and health insurance segments through 2022 and beyond...
A look ahead to the key strategic trends and opportunities expected to drive the narrative for the property and casualty as well as life and health insurance segments through 2022 and beyond...
Report / 2 years ago
Activist investors take aim at insurers amid pandemic rebound
Investors are demanding insurance companies divest capital-intensive businesses and pursue new strategies in a changing market...
Investors are demanding insurance companies divest capital-intensive businesses and pursue new strategies in a changing market...
Article / 3 years ago
Travelers logs solid quarter as earnings season kicks off; insurance stocks slip
The S&P 500 climbed 1.94% to 3,841.47 for the week ending Jan. 22, while the SNL U.S. Insurance Index declined 0.93% to finish at 1,208.96...
The S&P 500 climbed 1.94% to 3,841.47 for the week ending Jan. 22, while the SNL U.S. Insurance Index declined 0.93% to finish at 1,208.96...
Article / 3 years ago
Australian lenders shed insurance businesses to sharpen focus on banking
CBA is the only major Australian bank to still have a general insurance business, though it too may be on the block...
CBA is the only major Australian bank to still have a general insurance business, though it too may be on the block...
Article / 3 years ago
Aon has know-how to make Willis deal work, analysts say
Industry experts believe a proposed merger of two of the largest insurance brokers in the world is likely to pass regulatory scrutiny, though one or more business segments may have to be divested...
Industry experts believe a proposed merger of two of the largest insurance brokers in the world is likely to pass regulatory scrutiny, though one or more business segments may have to be divested...
Article / 4 years ago
