M&A
Coronavirus Reportedly Dashes National Bank of Greece’s Sale of Ethniki Insurance Unit
National Bank of Greece SA has halted the sale of its Ethniki Insurance unit after the coronavirus pandemic dashed any lingering hopes of a successful auction, according to people familiar with the ...
M&A Activity Dropped Globally in Q1 as Coronavirus Pandemic Took Hold
Global mergers and acquisitions activity plunged 28% in the first quarter to its lowest level since 2016 as the devastating economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March, ...
Coronavirus Fallout: EU Regulators Ask Firms to Delay M&A Antitrust Filings
European Union regulators have asked companies seeking to complete their desired mergers to delay submitting antitrust filings due to the coronavirus outbreak. That could affect the timelines of ...
Carriers Expected to Pursue M&A in 2020 Despite Uncertain Economy: Deloitte
Despite a sharp decline in M&A activity in 2019 and continuing economic uncertainty, more than half of the executives surveyed by Deloitte still expect to complete an M&A transaction in the ...
Aon, Willis Towers Watson Frame Merger as Way to Boost Innovation and Ability to Adapt
There are several talking points that are evident about the planned merger of broking giants Aon and Willis Towers Watson. First, it's not about getting bigger; it's about getting better. And, ...
Aon, Willis Tower Watson to Combine in Massive Merger Deal
Global insurance brokers Aon and Willis Towers Watson announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction with an implied combined equity value of approximately $80 billion. Under ...
Tokio Marine HCC to Acquire MGA GCube, Eyeing More Renewable Energy Risks
Tokio Marine HCC has agreed to snatch up GCube, a managing general agent with a focus on renewable energy risks. The deal is expected to close in the 2020 second quarter, pending the usual regulatory ...
Covea to Acquire PartnerRe From EXOR for $9 Billion
EXOR has agreed to sell PartnerRe to French mutual insurer Covéa, a move that is turning out to be a very profitable thing for the Italian investment firm. EXOR bought the Bermuda-based reinsurer in ...