The global M&A frenzy of 2025 has profoundly impacted India, where companies are increasingly turning to transactional risk insurance to safeguard against execution uncertainties. A comprehensive report released Wednesday reveals this pivotal shift.
Worldwide, M&A deal values soared 37% to nearly $5 trillion, driven by an influx of blockbuster transactions. India mirrors this trend, with ballooning deal sizes and intensified regulatory oversight amplifying the appeal of risk insurance.
“India’s emergence as a global investment destination makes effective risk management in transactions non-negotiable,” stated Sanjay Kedia, CEO and President of Marsh India. He noted rising awareness among dealmakers, especially for cross-border complexities, predicting accelerated adoption in 2026 for enhanced deal certainty.
Key metrics show global insurance limits climbing 34% to $91.6 billion, with policy counts up 37%, cementing insurance as a deal essential.
In India, adoption spans private equity and corporate strategies, thriving in tech, healthcare, infra, and energy sectors amid larger deals and regulatory hurdles. Complex transactions demand sophisticated, tiered coverage.
Corporate buyers dominate insured deals at 54% globally, a pattern gaining traction in India via strategic buys. Rising claim trends indicate market maturity, urging proactive structuring.
Premiums rose 8% region-wide, including Asia, signaling tighter underwriting. India’s robust base and investor optimism position it as an M&A powerhouse ahead.
