The deal that would make Zurich the world's specialty insurance leader clears another jump
Josh Recamara Jun 14, 2026
A 15-year Tawuniya veteran will lead the expanded operation
A new claims study maps where deal-insurance payouts are rising fastest – and why
The closing of South Korea's largest-ever US insurance acquisition signals that Asian carrier capital is now a serious force in the US specialty market
Marsh's annual claims report reveals a 34% surge in global W&I notifications, and a pricing correction that underwriters say still hasn't gone far enough
Shareholders backed the deal months ago
The financial terms are undisclosed and the units are small — but Marsh's ENEOS deal may be the moment Japan's captive broker stronghold started to yield
The transaction hands the insurer direct control over products and distribution
The 18% share in Barings gives the Japanese giant a board seat and closer access to the US manager's credit and real assets platforms
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