Where next for (re)insurance M&A?
In the first half of 2019, M&A in the global (re)insurance industry hit its highest level for four years. Activity was up in most regions, driven by a surge of deals in Europe that had previously been put on hold due to Brexit preparations, strong economic fundamentals in the US and positive growth prospects for the (re)insurance sector in Asia Pacific. But looking ahead the outlook might not be so rosy…