Asia Pacific

Sompo ratings placed under positive review by AM Best

The action follows Sompo’s $3.5bn all-cash acquisition of Aspen Insurance.

Olivia Royle, 02 September 2025
Gallagher Re agrees to acquire Australian broker Steadfast Re

The deal is part of Gallagher’s ongoing Asia-Pacific investment strategy.

Rachel Dalton, 02 September 2025
Perils launches Wind-Jeannie Japan typhoon platform

The firm has also updated the loss-calculation engines of existing Jeannie tools.

Abbie Day, 28 August 2025
Sompo’s acquisition of Aspen in five graphics

The Japanese company announced the $3.5bn deal today, three months after the Bermudian completed its IPO.

Ben Wylie, 27 August 2025
Sompo acquires Aspen for $3.5bn

The all-cash deal values the Bermudian’s stock at a 36% premium.

Samuel Casey, 27 August 2025
Sompo-Aspen ~$3.5bn deal poised to announce

This publication first reported deal talks last week.

Adam McNestrie, 27 August 2025
Sompo’s M&A hunt: Reinsurance back on table, but not an easy win

Aspen would give Sompo more reinsurance scale, more US premium and a Lloyd’s presence.

Fiona Robertson, 21 August 2025
Aspen shares soar on news of Sompo takeover interest

This publication revealed yesterday that the two were in detailed takeover talks.

Hal Stucker, 20 August 2025
Sompo came close on Axa XL Re deal before Aspen talks

This publication revealed yesterday that Sompo is currently in negotiations with Aspen.

Adam McNestrie, 20 August 2025
Sompo in talks to acquire Aspen as it prepares to deploy windfall capital

Sources said that detailed discussions have taken place, with a clear path to a deal.

Adam McNestrie, 19 August 2025
Howden Re hires Wong as Hong Kong treaty head

Candy Wong spent 30 years at Aon Re China before a stint at Guy Carpenter.

Rachel Dalton, 18 August 2025
Fortegra acquisition remains under DB consideration

DB reiterated that no final decisions have been made regarding a potential deal.

Jairo Ibarra, 31 July 2025