Mergers & Acquisitions

Bermuda a ‘launchpad’ for Japanese capital eyeing global growth

30 April 2026 Regulatory pressure, demographics and interest rates are pushing Japanese carriers to use Bermuda as both a reinsurance base and growth platform.

Miller revenue jumps 15% with $5bn GWP

27 April 2026

Cybercrime and cyber insecurity biggest barrier to growth, say 83% of insurance CEOs

24 April 2026

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Milestone acquisitions and global expansion: ASIC’s year of progress

AM Specialty Insurance Company’s CEO Shevawn Barder reflects on major achievements and is ready for more.

Insurance

M&A insurance: MGA to launch with ‘real time service’ pledge

Successful growth will hinge on attracting key underwriting talent and engaging with potential partners in the marketplace, says Dennis Kearns, MGA Sands Point Risk.

Insurance

Scaling new heights: Ardonagh Specialty’s growth acceleration post-M&A

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.

Insurance

Don’t dabble: the growth of W&I insurance in SME M&A

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.

Insurance

Top set: post-M&A RSA hails new ‘outperformance mindset’

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.

Insurance

Last gasps of M&A ‘gold rush’ alive in clean energy sector

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.

Insurance

Pole position: Helios seeks more opportunity at Lloyd’s

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.

Insurance

Eight key M&A deals in 2022

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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