Global insurance M&A on the rise, says Clyde

The total of completed insurance takeover deals in H1 of this year is the best result in three years, according to research by Clyde & Co - and the firm expects the activity to continue.

Record number of UK companies plan acquisitions over next year

Australia has lagged behind, however. There were just six completed deals in the country in this period. Speaking of Australia and its future prospect, the report says: ‘Although we have not seen the arrival of any new life insurers for a number of years after the market was badly hit by disability claims, it is starting to stabilise and become more rational in terms of pricing, which may attract the attention of foreign investors.’ Source: Lawyers Weekly

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