Belgium's Ageas is set to acquire UK insurer Esure from Bain Capital for approximately £1.3 billion. The deal aims to save £100 million annually and expand Ageas's market revenue to £3.3 billion by 2028. Ageas's CEO, Hans De Cuyper, emphasized the competitive advantages of the acquisition, while Esure's CEO, David McMillan, highlighted the potential for growth through combined strengths. The acquisition follows Ageas's previous unsuccessful bids for Direct Line, which is now being acquired by Aviva. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)