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#29 - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Reinsurance

Sep 06, 202238 min
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Episode description

This week the guys tackle M&A within reinsurance. Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace in this industry, with activity happening all the time. We look at how companies use acquisitions to enter new markets and geographies, the way in which M&A can be used for massive growth, and the challenges of merging companies together, whether that be in regards to systems, processes and culture.


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Enquiries: cordy@supercede.com


OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(02:02) Building a Global Footprint Through M&A

(03:57) Acquisition As a Tool for Growth

(07:20) Common Acquisition Strategy

(09:57) Aon’s Attempt to Buy Willis RE

(11:09) Entrepreneurship In Reinsurance

(13:45) All Roads Lead Back to the Same Place

(14:35) Accessing More Reinsurance Business

(18:14) Megamergers: Risks to the Buyer

(21:00) Democratisation of Reinsurtech Innovation

(22:31) The Importance of Culture in Mergers

(26:32) Allowing Acquired Companies to Maintain Independence

(31:53) Risks of Mergers: Systems

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