Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the insuranceindustry is increasing, although the number of deals still remainswell below levels seen before the financial crisis, according toSwiss Re's latest sigmastudy, “M&A inInsurance: Start of a New Wave?”
The recent M&A upswing is largely concentrated in certainsectors such as specialty reinsurers and insurance intermediaries,says Swiss Re.
Survey results indicate that sentiment toward M&A is turningas confidence about the economy gradually improves and marketparticipants look for deals to boost profitability as well asbolster their balance sheets. Of late, there also has been apick-up in M&A deals in the property & casualty reinsurancesector.
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Jayleen R. Heft
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