Conning Releases 2025 Strategic Study on Global Mergers & Acquisitions in the Insurance Industry
March 26, 2025
HARTFORD, CT – March 26, 2025 – Conning is pleased to announce its newest strategic report, 2025 Strategic Study on Global Mergers & Acquisitions in the Insurance Industry. This comprehensive study provides an in-depth analysis of M&A transactions announced in 2024, covering acquisitions in property-casualty, life-annuity, health insurance, insurance agents and brokers, and insurance service providers.
“In 2024, there were 107 global M&A transactions in the insurance underwriting sector. This is down from the 137 transactions announced in 2023. Deal values, however, were up, with several large (>$1 billion) transactions,” said Scott Hawkins, Head of Insurance Research for Conning. “In terms of total announced value, 2024’s value of $42 billion was a 9% increase from $38 billion in 2023.”
In the distribution sector, there were 623 transactions globally with an aggregate deal value of $41.7 billion. Significant transactions included an investor group's acquisition of Truist Insurance Holdings for $15.5 billion, Arthur J. Gallagher's acquisition of AssuredPartners for $13.45 billion, and Marsh McLennan's acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services for $7.75 billion.
The Conning study, 2025 Strategic Study on Global Mergers & Acquisitions in the Insurance Industry, tracks both U.S. and non-U.S. insurer M&A activity across various sectors. The report provides industry transaction trend information over the preceding decade, with specific transactions detailed for each of the major sectors.
2025 Strategic Study on Global Mergers & Acquisitions in the Insurance Industry is available for purchase from Conning by calling (888) 707-1177 or here.
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