Sompo Receives Regulatory Approvals to Acquire Aspen Insurance in $3.5B Deal

Group 1 - Sompo Holdings Inc. has received antitrust and insurance regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. for $3.5 billion [1] - The transaction was first announced in August 2025 and is expected to close in the coming days [1] Group 2 - Aspen is described as a well-established insurance and reinsurance franchise with a strong underwriting culture [2] - The acquisition will provide Sompo with access to Aspen's top-tier Lloyd's syndicate, enhancing its ability to support complex risks and expand reinsurance licensing in untapped markets [2] - Post-closing, Sompo will integrate Aspen's capabilities to create a globally diversified property/casualty platform [2]