Fewer open-market options as South Korea's mid-tier non-life sector consolidates around domestic buyers
Roxanne Libatique Aug 12, 2026
Bank-led insurance distribution was already dominant across Malaysia and Singapore – now it consolidates further
The acquisition highlights how conglomerates are using existing insurers to enter the market
A cleaner deal, a contested market – and a more consequential story about HSBC
The deal is less about client books and more about what YeeTah can now legally sell
Global brokers are unwinding decades-old joint ventures as ownership rules evolve
Mega deal count fell from a record 12 in Q1 to just three as completed deal value dropped from a five-year high
A solo bidder killed the last auction attempt
The deal that would make Zurich the world's specialty insurance leader clears another jump
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