Randall & Quilter II Holdings has completed the acquisition of Electric Insurance Ireland DAC (EIIDAC), a wholly-owned captive insurer of Electric Insurance Company (EIC). The wholly-owned UK subsidiary of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q) received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland for the acquisition. EIIDAC was incorporated in … [Read more...] about R&Q acquires second Irish captive
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Aon, Willis Towers Watson to Sell WTW Assets to Gallagher for $3.57 Billion
Aon plc and Willis Towers Watson have agreed to sell Willis Re and a set of Willis Towers Watson corporate risk and broking and health and benefits services to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. These businesses will be divested for a total consideration of $3.57 billion. The agreement helps resolve questions raised by the European Commission and is intended to address certain … [Read more...] about Aon, Willis Towers Watson to Sell WTW Assets to Gallagher for $3.57 Billion
Enstar Completes Transaction with AXA LX
HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with AXA XL, a division of AXA, to provide adverse development cover. In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary assumed reinsurance losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of … [Read more...] about Enstar Completes Transaction with AXA LX
DARAG announces reinsurance agreement with Lyft Captive
Release Date: 05 May 2021 DARAG Group Limited (“DARAG”), a leading legacy acquirer, today announces it has executed a reinsurance transaction (‘LPT’) with Pacific Valley Insurance Company (“PVIC”), Lyft Inc’s (“Lyft”) captive insurance company. The LPT, written through DARAG Bermuda Ltd, covers PVIC’s commercial auto liabilities (predominantly from an excess layer for … [Read more...] about DARAG announces reinsurance agreement with Lyft Captive
HG Holdings, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire National Consumer Title Insurance Company From Southern Fidelity Insurance Company and Affiliates
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HG Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: STLY) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of National Consumer Title Insurance Company (“NCTIC”) and 100% of the interest in National Consumer Title Group, LLC, which indirectly owns 50% of the membership interest in Omega National Title Agency (“Omega”). As a closing … [Read more...] about HG Holdings, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire National Consumer Title Insurance Company From Southern Fidelity Insurance Company and Affiliates
RiverStone Completes Deal to RITC Syndicate 376
RiverStone has completed its deal to reinsure-to-close (RITC) the open years of Syndicate 376. The syndicate has been under the control of Whittington Capital Management, and is one of the largest in run-off in the Lloyd’s market. Syndicate 376 has gross liabilities of approximately $250mn, down from around $1bn. Alleghany’s Syndicate 376 collapsed on the Central Fund at the … [Read more...] about RiverStone Completes Deal to RITC Syndicate 376
DARAG Announces Acquisition of SunPoint in Bermuda
DARAG today announced the acquisition of SunPoint Holdings Limited (“SunPoint”) in Bermuda. SunPoint will be integrated into DARAG Bermuda Ltd and will provide DARAG Bermuda with a platform for further expansion. This is DARAG’s first company acquisition in Bermuda since the launch of its Bermuda operation in 2019 and provides the seller with complete economic and legal … [Read more...] about DARAG Announces Acquisition of SunPoint in Bermuda
Stronghold Notice of Effective Dates and Direct Final Claims Time
CR-2020-004278 CR-2020-004271 We refer to the scheme documents issued by Stronghold Insurance Company Limited (In Administration) (the "Company") on 16 December 2020 in relation to the Direct Scheme (the "Direct Scheme Document") and the General Scheme (the “General Scheme Document”). Terms used but not defined in this notice shall have the meaning given to them in the scheme … [Read more...] about Stronghold Notice of Effective Dates and Direct Final Claims Time
Acquisition of Vibe Lloyd’s interest
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. (‘R&Q’ or ‘the Group’) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Randall & Quilter II Holdings Limited, has signed an agreement to acquire, subject to regulatory approval, the entire issued share capital of Vibe Services Management Limited (‘Vibe Services’), Vibe Corporate Member Limited (‘VCML’) and Vibe … [Read more...] about Acquisition of Vibe Lloyd’s interest
Enstar Announces Reinsurance Transaction With ProSight
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of ProSight Global, Inc. (“ProSight”) to provide reinsurance relating to 2019 and prior year business. The reinsurance will comprise a ground up loss portfolio transfer of ProSight’s … [Read more...] about Enstar Announces Reinsurance Transaction With ProSight
MetLife to Sell Auto & Home Business to Zurich Insurance Group Subsidiary Farmers Group, Inc. for $3.94 Billion
NEW YORK, December 11, 2020 MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company and certain wholly owned subsidiaries to Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI), a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, for $3.94 billion in cash, subject to the terms therein. FGI has informed MetLife that it will … [Read more...] about MetLife to Sell Auto & Home Business to Zurich Insurance Group Subsidiary Farmers Group, Inc. for $3.94 Billion
DARAG Announces Reinsurance Agreement with US Retailer
Release Date: 06 January 2021 DARAG Group (“DARAG”), a leading legacy acquirer, today announces the conclusion of a transaction with a major US retailer to provide finality to its legacy workers compensation liabilities. The transaction was conducted through one of DARAG North America’s insurance entities. READ MORE... … [Read more...] about DARAG Announces Reinsurance Agreement with US Retailer
Notice of Direct Scheme Meeting and Notice of General Scheme Meeting of Stronghold Insurance Company Limited (In Administration)
NOTICE OF THE DIRECT SCHEME MEETING IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES LIST (ChD) CR-2020-004278 STRONGHOLD INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by an order dated 16 December 2020 made in the High Court of Justice, … [Read more...] about Notice of Direct Scheme Meeting and Notice of General Scheme Meeting of Stronghold Insurance Company Limited (In Administration)
Argo Group Announces Agreement to Sell Ariel Re to Pelican Ventures and J.C. Flowers
Hamilton, Bermuda – Nov. 2, 2020 – Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO), an underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced an agreement to sell its reinsurance business, Ariel Re, to Pelican Ventures and J.C. Flowers & Co., both private equity investors with significant insurance expertise. Closing of the transaction is subject … [Read more...] about Argo Group Announces Agreement to Sell Ariel Re to Pelican Ventures and J.C. Flowers
Arch Capital Group Ltd. and Watford Holdings Ltd. Enter into Revised Merger Agreement
PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) (“Arch” or “the Company”) and Watford Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: WTRE) (“Watford”) today announced a revised definitive agreement under which Arch will acquire all of the common shares of Watford for an increased price of $35.00 per share. This revised all-cash consideration is valued at approximately $700 … [Read more...] about Arch Capital Group Ltd. and Watford Holdings Ltd. Enter into Revised Merger Agreement
Fleming Re Acquisition of Sinclair Insurance Company
Fleming Re Holdings LLC (“Fleming Re”) signed an agreement to acquire, subject to regulatory approval, Sinclair Insurance Company (“Sinclair”). Sinclair was utilized to provide reinsurance to the primary insurers of certain casualty risks of affiliated companies. The acquisition provides the Shareholders of Sinclair with an exit solution allowing full legal finality, … [Read more...] about Fleming Re Acquisition of Sinclair Insurance Company
Arch Capital Group Ltd. to Acquire Watford Holdings Ltd. for $31.10 per Common Share in All-Cash Transaction
PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) (“Arch” or “the Company”) and Watford Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: WTRE) (“Watford”) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Arch will acquire all the common shares of Watford in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $622 million. Following closing, which is expected … [Read more...] about Arch Capital Group Ltd. to Acquire Watford Holdings Ltd. for $31.10 per Common Share in All-Cash Transaction
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Run-off Lloyd’s-based Insurer, Neon
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2020-- American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell GAI Holding Bermuda and its subsidiaries, comprising the legal entities that own its Lloyd’s of London insurer, Neon, to RiverStone Holdings Limited (“RiverStone”). Upon closing of the sale, AFG expects release of all of its … [Read more...] about American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Run-off Lloyd’s-based Insurer, Neon
White Mountains Significantly Expand Capitalization of Ark Insurance Holdings; Will Acquire Majority Interest
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to invest fresh capital in and to acquire a majority interest in Ark Insurance Holdings Ltd, the ultimate parent company of Ark Syndicate Management Limited. Ark is a leading Lloyd's platform well positioned to take … [Read more...] about White Mountains Significantly Expand Capitalization of Ark Insurance Holdings; Will Acquire Majority Interest
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. Acquisition of The World Marine & General Insurance Company PLC
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. announces agreement to acquire The World Marine & General Insurance Company PLC subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. READ ARTICLE HERE... … [Read more...] about Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. Acquisition of The World Marine & General Insurance Company PLC