M&A
Two Big Data Companies Merge to Expand Crime-Avoidance Technology
Two companies in the big data realm are planning to merge in a move that will help expand the use of risk-reduction technology that helps users safely navigate high-crime areas. Helios and Matheson ...
IACP Conference Report: Could CEO Retirements, Brexit Fuel M&A?
Short memories and immediate pressures on growth and profit are among the factors that may explain the surge of M&A deals in the property/casualty insurance sector last year, an analyst said last ...
Ex-AIG Dealmaker Schreiber Joins Carlyle Group’s Revamped Financial Services Team
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group reported that Brian Schreiber, who left American International Group (AIG) in February after a 20-year career at the global insurer, will become a ...
The Real Story Behind Bermuda Insurers’ Premium Jump
At first glance, Bermudian re/insurance companies appeared to start the year with a bang, reporting a 21 percent increase in consolidated gross premiums written (GPW), according to a new report ...
Many Auto Insurance Websites Disappoint Consumers: J.D. Power
Auto Insurance executives may want to take a second look at their consumer websites. While overall customers are more satisfied with their experience shopping online for auto insurance, they are less ...
AmTrust Completes $55M Purchase of Genworth Financial’s Mortgage Insurance Division
AmTrust Financial Services has concluded yet another acquisition, this time in the mortgage insurance realm. The New York City-based multinational insurance company recently completed its purchase of ...
M&As Should Drive Focus on Brand & Culture
Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry are up, both in number and size of deals. A.M. Best, Conning, Reagan Consulting, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Mercer ...
Japanese M&A Wave to Continue in U.S. Insurance Market: Bankers
Japanese insurers made more than $18 billion worth of acquisitions in the U.S. last year, and their spending spree isn't over yet, industry dealmakers said on Tuesday. Japan has a number of large, ...