July 18, 2023
An alternative investment vehicle controlled by French insurer AXA said on Tuesday it will inject $49 million into reforestation projects in Brazil led by local startup Mombak. AXA IM Alts, which has over 185 billion euros ($208 billion) under management, …
December 10, 2021
British mutual life insurer LV= on Friday abandoned a proposed 530 million pound ($701 million) takeover by private equity giant Bain Capital after it lost a member vote, and rival Royal London put forward an alternative proposal for the insurer. …
November 30, 2021
Bain Capital has made a final pitch to members of British insurer LV= to back its takeover bid, after a lengthy sale process that’s drawn a dozen offers as well as political heat about preserving mutual firms. The deal will …
October 26, 2021
Britain’s financial watchdog said on Tuesday it won’t stop insurer LV= from proceeding with the disputed sale of its pensions and life insurance business to U.S. private equity company Bain Capital. LV=, founded in 1843 and formerly known as Liverpool …
February 8, 2021
A group of UK lawmakers will investigate Bain Capital’s 530 million pound ($728 million) deal for Liverpool Victoria Financial Services’ savings & retirement and protection businesses, the Guardian reported. Members of the parliamentary group are concerned about the impact the …
December 15, 2020
LONDON — Mutual insurer Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (LV=) has agreed to sell its savings & retirement and protection businesses to funds advised by private equity firm Bain Capital Credit LP for 530 million pounds ($706.54 million), the company said …
October 5, 2020
UK insurance company Liverpool Victoria said it’s in exclusive talks with Bain Capital LP over a potential deal. The company, known as LV=, began a strategic review in June that included the possibility of a full or partial sale. “Discussions …
September 28, 2020
UK insurance company Liverpool Victoria said it remains in talks with a “number of parties” about a possible transaction after Sky News reported it was negotiating a merger with rival Royal London. The company known as LV= “confirms that as …
September 2, 2020
The London-based, insurance-focused investment firm Beat Capital Partners said it is creating a dedicated underwriting vehicle, funded by Bain Capital Credit, which will provide capital through its Syndicate 4242 to support Beat’s underwriting businesses operating in the Lloyd’s of London …
March 16, 2020
Toys “R” Us Inc. creditors filed a lawsuit accusing the defunct retailer’s executives and private-equity owners of fraud and breach of fiduciary trust. Former Chief Executive Officer David Brandon and other directors misrepresented the toy seller’s ability to repay creditors …