Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
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Canopius says Omega deal has backing
Canopius has said that it expects to complete its due diligence following its 83p a share proposed bid for Omega by 30 September 2011.
Cigna acquires First Assist for £71m
Global health services company Cigna has agreed to acquire travel and protection insurance firm First Assist Insurance Services from Barclays Private Equity.
Williams to head D&O for LIU Europe
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Guy Williams as head of directors' and officers and financial institutions.
Cobra sells broking operations to Aston Scott
Cobra has sold its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group.
Former Lloyd's chair Taylor joins Jubilee as Ryan finalises deal
Ryan Specialty Group has completed the acquisition of specialist Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Group Holdings and announced a host of key appointments.
CCV acquires TVI
Independent insurance intermediary, CCV has acquired TVI Commercial.
Barbican in Omega merger proposal
Barbican Insurance has dangled an 84p a share offer for 60 million (24.57%) of Omega shares, if Omega shareholders agree to take over Barbican.
MYI CEO targets more acquisitions after sealing double deal in a week
McLarens Young International has underlined a period of rapid global expansion with the acquisition of a US-based SME claims adjusting firm, just days after announcing its commitment to the aviation sector.
Broadgate acquisition is last for Torus
The recent acquisition of Broadgate Underwriting by Torus finalises a string of hires and acquisitions by the globetrotting insurer.
News analysis: Private equity and the rules of attraction
Private equity firms continue to be enamoured with the claims industry — just why is this?
Torus acquires Broadgate
Torus has entered into an agreement with Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings to acquire London-based Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301 and its corporate members Broadgate Underwriting Limited and Broadgate Underwriting 2010 Limited.
Torus acquires Broadgate
Torus has entered into an agreement with Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings to acquire London-based Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301 and its corporate members Broadgate Underwriting Limited and Broadgate Underwriting 2010 Limited.
RSA’s Tomlinson to prepare RBSI sale
RBS Insurance has poached RSA’s group legal director Humphrey Tomlinson to be general counsel and company secretary to prepare the business for sale.
Tawa, Skuld and Paraline combine forces to acquire Whittington UK
A consortium comprised of Tawa, Skuld, and Paraline Group have confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire Whittington Insurance Markets.
Insurance Insight weekly update is now live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live featuring a Q&A with CED Ceo Stef Witteveen: and a View from the Top from FERMA vice president Julia Graham.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Stef Witteveen
Claims-processing management firm CED recently expanded in Spain with the acquisition of CSP, Insurance Insight caught up with Stef Witteveen, chief executive officer, to find out all the news on the purchase and the firm’s plans has for the future.
Helvetia sells health and accident portfolio
Helvetia Switzerland is divesting itself of its health and accident portfolio.
MYI and Airclaims merge to enhance position in aviation
Loss adjuster McLarens Young International has merged with Airclaims to enhance its position in the aviation market.
Jardine Matheson increases JLT stake
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has said its London-listed, Bermuda registered, Chinese founded backer Jardine Matheson is to take an extra 10% of the company for £166.27m.
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
MYI and Airclaims merge
McLarens Young International has merged with provider of claims, risk and asset management services to the aviation community, Airclaims.
Lloyd's coverholder and capacity acquired in expansion push
ProSight Specialty Insurance has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lloyd’s Coverholder TSM Agencies and 100% of the capacity rights to Lloyd’s Syndicate 1110.
Vienna Insurance breaks into Bosnia Herzegovina market
The Vienna Insurance Group has broken into the Bosnia Herzegovina market by acquiring a majority stake in the insurer Jahorina Osiguranje AD Pale, subject to regulatory approval.