Sompo

AM Best reviewing Aspen ratings following Sompo announcement

Ratings agency said the Sompo deal could have positive financial and operational benefits for the Bermudian.

Clark Mindock, 29 August 2025
Sompo keeps door open to further M&A after Aspen deal

Group CEO Mikio Okumura cited “solutions that have not been fulfilled”.

Jai Singh, 29 August 2025
The Week in 90 Seconds: Sompo/Aspen, W&I buoyancy, D&O shift

Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.

Abbie Day, 29 August 2025
M&A Deal Update: Sompo-Aspen, Markel-Nationwide, Howden US

Insight into the state of the insurance M&A market, powered by this publication's deal database.

Rachel Dalton, 29 August 2025
Sompo-Aspen deal transacted at a 'fair price' for both sides

Sources see Aspen as the right fit for Sompo, with Apollo getting a full cash exit.

Jairo Ibarra, 29 August 2025
Enstar subsidiary Cavello Bay sues Aspen for $400mn

The lawsuit has been filed as sales talks with Sompo yielded a deal.

Clark Mindock, 27 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
Aspen share price jumps 13% after Sompo acquisition announcement

The Japanese carrier has agreed to buy Aspen for a realization of $3.5bn.

Samuel Casey, 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
The Week in 90 Seconds: Sompo M&A, AI progress, Howden US reactions

Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.

Abbie Day, 22 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