Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global insurance industry dropped 3% in the first half of 2021 with 197 completed deals worldwide, down from 206 in the second half of 2020, according to Clyde & Co.’s “Insurance Growth Report” mid-year update.
At the same point last year, 201 deals had been completed, the report said.
Driven by robust activity in the U.S., the Americas led the way with 116 deals (up from 102 during H2 2020), which pushed M&A in the region to its highest level since 2015, the report continued, noting that the trend is likely continue because of the positive economic outlook in the region.
