Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., backed by U.S. hedge-fund manager Daniel Loeb, announces a merger with Sirius International Insurance Group Ltd. Notice SiriusPoint to be a Top-Tier Global Specialty (Re)Insurer Well-Positioned to Capitalize on Short and Long-Term Market Opportunities Transaction Expected to be Accretive in First Year After Close Experienced Insurance Executive … [Read more...] about Third Point Re and Sirius Group to Combind
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Captives Can Benefit From Run-off In The COVID-19 World
AIRROC's Executive Director, Carolyn Fahey and Steve McElhiney of Artex pen article for Captive International. Notice COVID-19 has destabilised the global economy and increased risk across all types of business. Run-off solutions can help captives better manage these risks, say Steve McElhiney of Artex and Carolyn Fahey of AIRROC. The concept of insurance “run-off” … [Read more...] about Captives Can Benefit From Run-off In The COVID-19 World
DARAG Announces Acquisition of Arisa Assurances SA
DARAG, in a deal with ADAC Versicherung AG, acquires Arisa, an an automobile and travel insurance company based in Luxembourg. Notice 6 August 2020 – DARAG Group Limited (“DARAG”), a leading legacy acquirer, today announced the acquisition of Arisa Assurances SA (“Arisa”), an automobile and travel insurance company based in Luxembourg. The transaction will be conducted … [Read more...] about DARAG Announces Acquisition of Arisa Assurances SA
Randall & Quilter Announces Agreement to Merge Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Sandell Re Ltd. with Tradesman Program Managers, LLC.
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. merges wholly-owned subsidiary, Sandell Re Ltd. with Tradesman Program Managers, LLC. in return for a 35% interest in the combined entity. NOTICE Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. (“R&Q” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce today that it has reached an agreement to merge its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sandell Re … [Read more...] about Randall & Quilter Announces Agreement to Merge Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Sandell Re Ltd. with Tradesman Program Managers, LLC.
The Current Impact of Legacy Losses
Milliman provides an overview of legacy exposures that can impact the general liability books of commercial insurance companies. https://www.milliman.com/en/insight/The-current-impact-of-legacy-losses … [Read more...] about The Current Impact of Legacy Losses
Survey of the Current Insurance Labor Market
AIRROC corporate partner AON in partnership with the Jacobson Group is conducting their Semi-Annual Insurance Labor Market Study now through July 31, 2020. This survey has offered valuable labor insights and has become an accurate predictor of the industry’s staffing outlook. We invite you to take the survey which will take no longer than five minutes to complete. All … [Read more...] about Survey of the Current Insurance Labor Market
Ken Randall Announces Retirement Date
Co-founder Ken Randall to retire as Executive Chairman in 2021, succeeded by William Spiegel. http://www.rqih.com/ken-randall-announces-retirement-date/ … [Read more...] about Ken Randall Announces Retirement Date
Runoff strategies can help captives adjust to post-COVID-19 world
AIRROC's Executive Director, Carolyn Fahey, participates in webinar for Captive Insurance Companies Association. https://www.captiveinternational.com/news/runoff-strategies-can-help-captives-adjust-to-post-covid-19-world-cica-3564 … [Read more...] about Runoff strategies can help captives adjust to post-COVID-19 world
ARIAS • U.S. Virtual Arbitration Hearing Guidelines
ARIAS • U.S. issues guidelines on conducting virtual arbitration. https://www.arias-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ARIAS-U.S.-Virtual-Arbitration-Guidelines.pdf … [Read more...] about ARIAS • U.S. Virtual Arbitration Hearing Guidelines
Monument Re Completes Acquisition of Cattolica Life DAC
Monument Re announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cattolica Life DAC from Catholic Assicurazioni following receipt of regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland and no-objection from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. https://www.monumentregroup.com/monument-re-completes-acquisition-of-cattolica-life-dac/# … [Read more...] about Monument Re Completes Acquisition of Cattolica Life DAC
Randall & Quilter’s Vermont subsidiary acquires NationsBuilders Insurance Company
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. announces that its wholly owned Vermont subsidiary ICDC, Ltd. has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire NationsBuilders Insurance Company, a Washington D.C. domiciled captive from NationsBuilders Insurance Services. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval in Washington D.C. … [Read more...] about Randall & Quilter’s Vermont subsidiary acquires NationsBuilders Insurance Company
Skuld Announces Sale of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1897 to Riverstone
Skuld, a leading marine insurance provider, today announces that it has reached an agreement with The RiverStone Group for the sale of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1897, which was placed into run-off in July 2019. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. https://www.trg.com/news/skuld-agrees-sale-of-lloyds-syndicate-1897-to-riverstone/ … [Read more...] about Skuld Announces Sale of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1897 to Riverstone
AIG Announces Completion of Fortitude Re Sale
The Carlyle Group and T&D Holdings Complete Acquisition of Majority Interest in Fortitude Group Holdings from AIG https://www.carlyle.com/media-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-group-and-td-holdings-complete-acquisition-majority … [Read more...] about AIG Announces Completion of Fortitude Re Sale
AIRROC’s Runoff Webinar Series Takes Off
AIRROC’s Spring 2020 entry level webinars were a smashing success. So much so, that more are on the way! To learn more and register, please click here. AIRROC’s Three Part Webinar Series With the majority of insurance professionals working from home as the result of the global pandemic, AIRROC’s three part webinar series was a great success … [Read more...] about AIRROC’s Runoff Webinar Series Takes Off
Non-Life Insurance Run-Off Deals
PwC releases Q1 2020 updated review of non-life run-off deals which provides an overview of transactions activity in the first quarter of 2020. https://www.pwc.co.uk/business-recovery/assets/pdf/non-life-insurance-run-off-q1-2020-deals-update.pdf … [Read more...] about Non-Life Insurance Run-Off Deals
The Rise of Runoffs
After transforming its reputation and broadening its scope, the run-off market could play an important role in the wake of COVID-19. http://news.ambest.com/articlecontent.aspx?refnum=296269&altsrc=43 … [Read more...] about The Rise of Runoffs
Legacy-market relief for COVID-19 woes
The legacy market is seeing an uptick in business as insurers seek to proactively mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. http://airrocupdate.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/200504_Reactions_Legacy-market-relief-for-COVID-19-woes.pdf “The article was originally published by Reaction in their May 2020 edition. Please go … [Read more...] about Legacy-market relief for COVID-19 woes
Message from Carolyn Fahey, AIRROC’s Executive Director
I hope that you are all keeping safe and well in these challenging and unprecedented times. As you may expect, lots of events and initiatives we had planned have been impacted given the circumstances. You can keep up to date on the status of our programs on our website. A few items to note include the cancellation of the June 1 Chicago Regional and the July 14-15 … [Read more...] about Message from Carolyn Fahey, AIRROC’s Executive Director
In Memoriam of Terry Kelaher
AIRROC honors the memory of our long-time friend Terry Kelaher who passed away recently after battling cancer and kidney disease. Terry was a co-founder and vice chairman of AIRROC. He joined Allstate Insurance Company in 1988 where he served as vice president and general manager of the company's Specialty Operations Division, responsible for the management of … [Read more...] about In Memoriam of Terry Kelaher
Meet our New Board Members
AIRROC extends a warm welcome to new Board Members Simon Hawkins, Dawn Ballin and Brendan McQuiggan and congratulates Megan McHugh in her new role as Secretary of the Board. AIRROC looks forward to the enthusiasm and fresh ideas they bring and working with them towards a successful journey together. Let us introduce you to the newest members of our talented, creative and … [Read more...] about Meet our New Board Members