A deal could be positive news for Generali, although it depends on the price paid, Banca Akros' Enrico Esposti said in a note. (Photo: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg)
(Bloomberg) — Assicurazioni Generali SpA is in early talks to buy the Central European assets of MetLife Inc. as the Italian insurer seeks to expand through acquisitions in high-growth markets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The business may be worth more than 2 billion euros ($2.24 billion) and is concentrated in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania, the people said, asking not to be identified as the plans aren't public. Talks are at a preliminary stage and the transaction may not happen, the people said.
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