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) 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.

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