Mergers & Acquisitions- Insurers: Coming back up
After a downturn in 2009, insurer merger and acquisition activity looks set to make a resurgence in the coming year. Amy Ellis reports.
It is not surprising that among the recent financial turmoil and the ensuing recession, merger and acquisition activity has seen a rapid decline within the insurance company sector. The short supply
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