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17 February 2026Insurance

Softer market, steady rates to spur 2026 M&A uptick in Europe: Fitch

European insurers are poised to step up dealmaking in 2026, as softer pricing and steady interest rates squeeze organic growth and limit margin expansion, Fitch Ratings believes.

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