Preparing to leap

12-09-2014

Preparing to leap

Many in the industry are forecasting a spell of consolidation. But how and when this may come to pass divides opinion, as Intelligent Insurer discovers.

The long-running and ultimately failed acquisition attempt by Endurance Specialty on Aspen Insurance this year crystallised a trend that many industry commentators had predicted for some time: the industry is overdue some serious consolidation.

“Lloyd’s businesses continue to be attractive acquisition targets and a popular route for gaining a presence in the market, although the number of ‘available’ businesses is now limited.” Aon Benfield report


Endurance, Aspen, John Charman, Stuart Shipperlee, Litmus Analysis

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