Mergers & Acquisitions

Howden swoops on Aon deputy to strengthen Japan M&A business
3 February 2026   Appointee is Japan’s first registered senior insurance brokerage lawyer: Howden.

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AM Specialty Insurance Company’s CEO Shevawn Barder reflects on major achievements and is ready for more.
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Successful growth will hinge on attracting key underwriting talent and engaging with potential partners in the marketplace, says Dennis Kearns, MGA Sands Point Risk.
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The acquisition of BGC’s insurance businesses is helping the independent broker’s business to grow bigger and faster, says Antony Erotocritou, CEO of Ardonagh Specialty.
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The evolution of warranty and indemnity insurance is one of the growth stories of the past few years and, pioneered by a small number of individuals, it has penetrated into the realms of SME deals. Three experts debate the rise and future of this market in a special webinar.
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RSA's head of London Market Steve Watson (pictured) talks about the role of his business in meeting the group's global specialty lines goal of $10 billion gross premium in just seven years, double digit growth in 2023 and post-takeover cultural shifts.
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The hike in demand for M&A insurance in 2022 was sparked by a lot of capital. The enthusiasm for insuring such deals may have cooled a little this year but protection for M&A in energy transition is still much sought-after.
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Helios Underwriting is raring to go as the peak of the current market up-cycle arrives. With its increase in retained Lloyd’s capacity and latest acquisition secured, not even Bermuda will crash the party this year, says CEO Nigel Hanbury.
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As certain major M&A deals went ahead with the minimum of fanfare, others seemed to herald the next major consolidation wave. Intelligent Insurer picks its top eight unions in the re/insurance world this year.
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19 January 2026   Cost of staff upskilling, talent search and tech front of mind.
15 January 2026   Hefty solvency means bolt-ons are doable without cutting shareholder take.
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8 January 2026   Historic local knowledge and line specialty to bolster client offering.
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5 January 2026   Ever-bigger risks need more capacity, triggering consolidation, says broker.
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