DOJ Antitrust Chief Warns S&P Global Over Insurer Ratings Tweak

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The Justice Department said S&P Global Inc. should “carefully consider” a proposed change to how it evaluates the creditworthiness of bonds owned by insurance companies, warning that such a change “could raise significant concerns” under US antitrust law. In a letter dated last Friday, the Justice Department’s antitrust division stated that S&P, the world’s largest… Continue reading DOJ Antitrust Chief Warns S&P Global Over Insurer Ratings Tweak

Insurer M&A Activity Poised for a Breakout Year: S&P

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Analysis by S&P claims that for 2021, insurance carrier merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is poised for a breakout year, with deal value potentially reaching as high as $71.65 billion in the aggregate. Deal value of this magnitude would represent an increase of 269.5% from the levels seen in 2020, and would be the third… Continue reading Insurer M&A Activity Poised for a Breakout Year: S&P