Dutch Insurer Aegon Eyes Acquisitions Such as Smaller Competitor ASR
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Aegon NV, the Dutch insurer that generates most of its business from the U.S., is scouting for acquisitions and has looked at companies including smaller rival ASR Nederland NV amid consolidation in the domestic market, according to people familiar with the matter. As part of its search for potential targets, The Hague-based Aegon recently made an informal approach to ASR but the preliminary overture was rebuffed, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. ......