Anbang enters US market with $1.57b FGL purchase

What now for Anbang? Painful breakup, private investment likely

Following regulators’ takeover, private investors are likely to pick apart the chastened insurance firm.

February 26, 2018

Anbang bulks up with $6.5b Blackstone hotel deal

The Chinese insurer is set to acquire Strategic Hotels & Resorts from the US private equity firm, according to a source.

March 14, 2016

China's Anbang on global shopping spree

Anbang buys control of Korea’s Tong Yang for $1b, the latest in a string of international acquisitions.

February 17, 2015

China Life unveils approved M&A look; tackles new risks

Belt & Road is the new M&A catch phrase as insurers seek to appease regulators. But new traps await the unwary even in “approved” countries.

October 20, 2017

MS&AD lands knock-out blow for First Capital

The Japanese were prepared to pay up for a heady mix of Asean exposure, commercial insurance and control of a profitable company. A refreshing change from past deals in Asia.

August 24, 2017

MassMutual’s HK sale: a bet on a digital future

The US firm now has a front row seat on how Chinese fintech firms use data and robo-advisory to sell to China’s emerging middle class, tricks it can export to the US.

August 19, 2017