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Cite as: [2018] IECompA m18064

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M/18/064 - 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.

Notification dateDecision date
Wednesday August 8, 2018Monday, September 17, 2018
Parties InvolvedBusiness activities
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.

Economic sectorMedia merger
Financial and Insurance ServicesNo
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1Phase 2
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Current status: Completed
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1)
Authorised Officer AssignedContact Details
Cathal Hanley

e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 353-1-470 3681


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