Shares of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AHL) surged 17% after reports emerged that Japan’s Sompo Holdings Inc. is exploring an acquisition of the company, just three months after Aspen went public.
Insurance Insider reported that the two firms have entered detailed talks, with a clear trajectory toward a potential deal. This development follows Aspen’s recent return to the public markets earlier this year.
The discussions highlight a notable moment for Aspen, which was previously taken private before completing its IPO. The broader insurance sector has seen a wave of consolidation as companies aim for greater scale and diversification in a challenging market environment.
At present, neither Aspen Insurance nor Sompo Holdings has officially confirmed the talks.
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