Mergers & Acquistions (M&A)
Pricing in general remains at historic lows, capacity is in abundance, and our experience tells us that buyers and sellers are increasingly relying on insurance to close transactions. That being said, these results clearly demonstrate (with the exception of Alternative Funds) the opportunity for brokers and insurers alike to better educate a broader church as to the benefits of M&A insurance, so that the use of these solutions becomes more widespread.
Giles Murphy, Head of M&A, FINEX GB
With the resurgence in M&A in 2025 continuing into 2026 (WTW quarter to quarter increase in policies placed >42%) early predictions were that this trend was set to continue. Whilst we are currently seeing M&A volumes holding up, the jury remains out as to whether this continues and has been reflected in survey responses. Macroeconomic risks remain, with likely increased volatility in terms of growth, interest rates and inflation, which will disrupt M&A over the next 12 months.
