Cover-More Australia (Zurich)/Blue Insurance
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Zurich Group, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Cover-More Australia Pty Ltd, of sole control of Blue Insurance Limited and its subsidiary, Blue Insurances Australia Pty Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:7 August 2018
- Publication date:7 August 2018
- Economic sector:Financial and insurance services - L
- Economic sub-sector:Financial and insurance support - L.66
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.18.064 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 134 KBM.18.064 Merger Announcement PDF | 134 KB - Opens in new window
M.18.064 DeterminationPDF | 414 KBM.18.064 Determination PDF | 414 KB - Opens in new window
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Parties Involved
Cover-More Australia Pty Ltd
Cover-More Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Zurich Group of insurance companies. Cover-More Group provides travel insurance services, medical assistance and employee assistance cover.
Blue Insurance Limited
Blue insurance Limited is an Irish-owned insurance company and is active in car, home, travel, gadget, car hire excess, pet, wedding, motor breakdown and bicycle insurance. Blue Insurance Limited trades in Ireland, the UK and Australia.
Contacts
Cathal Hanley cathalhanley@ccpc.ie
