istock-480052842_mediaphotos-3

iStock/ Mediaphotos

29 October 2018Insurance

M&A insurance: a standard tool driving deals

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has reached its highest post-crisis value with $1.94 trillion (8,560 deals) recorded in the first six months of 2018, according to the Global & Regional M&A Report H1 2018 by Mergermarket. Driving M&A deals is the fact that traditional corporates are looking to regain market share from newer, disruptive firms, according to the report.

Already registered?

Login to your account

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Onex eyes another insurance play — but not a Convex rival

15 September 2026 CEO likes model forged with AIG, wants strategic partner for next big deal.

Underwriters’ biggest worry? Senior writers exiting industry without passing on knowledge

15 September 2026 Fears over AI replacing underwriters’ jobs almost negligible now.

Power insurance buyers hold the cards as soft market stretches into 2027

15 September 2026 Demand is surging, pulling capital into the sector as M&A activity remains constrained: WTW.

More articles

Asia is building risk faster than protection as economies expand: Malaysian Re

Buberl goes for growth as Axa XL slogs a soft market

Insurance boardroom pay rose by 6.5% last year, says EY

Onex eyes another insurance play — but not a Convex rival

SMEs and personal lines driving next phase of APAC cyber growth: Gallagher Re

Underwriters’ biggest worry? Senior writers exiting industry without passing on knowledge

Local strength and global capital can widen insurability in Asia: Lloyd’s

Power insurance buyers hold the cards as soft market stretches into 2027

Copyright © intelligentinsurer.com 2024 | Headless Content Management with Blaze