ASR News

Dutch Insurer Aegon Eyes Acquisitions Such as Smaller Competitor ASR

Aegon NV, the Dutch insurer that generates most of its business from the U.S., is scouting for acquisitions and has looked at companies including smaller rival ASR Nederland NV amid consolidation in the domestic market, according to people familiar with …

Dutch Insurer NN Group Launches Bid to Buy Delta Lloyd for €2.4B

NN Group NV, the largest Dutch insurer by market capitalization, has launched an unsolicited offer to buy smaller rival Delta Lloyd NV for 2.4 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in cash. NN Group said on Wednesday it was offering to pay …

Dutch Finance Minister Rules Out Sale of ASR Nederland as Parliament Backs IPO

Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem ruled out a private sale of ASR Nederland NV, the insurer nationalized during the financial crisis, as parliament signaled its support for an initial public offering of the asset. Dijsselbloem reiterated his plan to hold …

Dutch Government Plans to Float ASR, Former Fortis Insurance Unit

The Dutch government plans to float ASR Nederland, a former insurance arm of the Belgian financial group Fortis, next year rather than try to find a buyer for the business. ASR, a life and property insurer, reported a book value …