Mergers & Acquisitions

Allianz in advanced talks to acquire Portuguese insurer Caravela Seguros: Report

Allianz in advanced talks to acquire Portuguese insurer Caravela Seguros: Report

The German insurer is in advanced talks to buy out London hedge fund Toscafund and more than 20 co-investors

Josh Recamara Jun 07, 2026
Claims mount worldwide as M&A insurance enters a new phase

Claims mount worldwide as M&A insurance enters a new phase

A new claims study maps where deal-insurance payouts are rising fastest – and why

Broker consolidation is forcing a debate about value

Broker consolidation is forcing a debate about value

Industry leaders agree consolidation will continue, but differ on what scale is ultimately meant to deliver

WTW expands crypto insurance capabilities as digital asset risks attract growing industry focus

WTW expands crypto insurance capabilities as digital asset risks attract growing industry focus

The broker has acquired digital asset protection platform Redefind as insurers and brokers seek new possibilities in the evolving crypto and digital assets market

JMG Group adds three businesses to its UK network

JMG Group adds three businesses to its UK network

One common thread runs through all three acquired firms

DB Insurance completes US$1.65 billion Fortegra acquisition in landmark cross-border deal

DB Insurance completes US$1.65 billion Fortegra acquisition in landmark cross-border deal

Deal for insurer with UK/European arm highlights how Asian carrier capital is now a serious force in the market

Howden Ireland snaps up Dublin wealth firm in second acquisition of 2026

Howden Ireland snaps up Dublin wealth firm in second acquisition of 2026

It adds retirement and investment planning expertise to Howden's fast-growing financial advisory platform

W&I claims hit US$650 million as financial statement breaches drive severity surge

W&I claims hit US$650 million as financial statement breaches drive severity surge

Marsh's annual claims report reveals a 34% surge in global W&I notifications, a 150% spike in the UK, and a pricing correction that underwriters say still hasn't gone far enough

HF acquires Rosling King team

HF acquires Rosling King team

Legal firm adds real estate expertise through latest deal

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