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AIRROC 2024 Person of the Year

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Knowledgeable, personable, creative, authentic. That's how colleagues describe Marty Rosemann, Global Head of Transaction and Legacy Management at Swiss Re and recipient of the 2024 AIRROC Person of the Year. This honor is bestowed annually on an individual or team that has made a significant contribution to the run-off industry and who has demonstrated the vision and … [Read more...] about AIRROC 2024 Person of the Year

U.S. Runoff Industry

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MULREADY MINUTES PODCAST Mulready Minutes Podcast series examines key topics in the insurance industry from a regulator’s point of view. Featured guests are top executives in insurance and private sector companies. Get inspired by professionals from around the globe and in all sectors as they share their challenges, triumphs, and successes. Expand your knowledge and learn … [Read more...] about U.S. Runoff Industry

AIRROC Abroad

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September was a busy month as I travel across the pond for the London Regional Education Day hosted by Kennedys and then on to Monte Carlo for the 2024 Rendez-Vous de Septembre – the annual gathering of the reinsurance market now in its 66th year. The London Regional Education Day was a great success hosted by Kennedys at their offices in the Walkie Talkie building.  The … [Read more...] about AIRROC Abroad

NextGen Council Corner

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AIRROC NextGen and Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass will be cohosting a luncheon workshop at the AIRROC Transactions & Networking Forum on October 22, 2024. This in-person event will run from 12:00pm - 2:30pm and is open to everyone - not just attendees for the October Event. However, registration is required. REGISTER HERE This luncheon workshop will cover the basics … [Read more...] about NextGen Council Corner

Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Announce Merger

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With More Than 1,600 Attorneys, the Combined Firm Will Have an Expanded Footprint With Deeper Capabilities in Key Industries (September 6, 2024) – Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper have agreed to merge effective January 1, 2025. The new law firm, which will be named Troutman Pepper Locke, will have more than 1,600 attorneys in 33 offices in the United States and two in Europe, … [Read more...] about Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Announce Merger

Diamond’s Negotiation Tactics Sparkle

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Stuart Diamond’s Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World Negotiation Strategies: Tips for Establishing Connection and Optimizing Results Series: Part 7 Books on negotiation come and go, but occasionally one introduces new, meaningful, and useful recommendations for achieving successful negotiations. Getting More is such a book. In it, Stuart … [Read more...] about Diamond’s Negotiation Tactics Sparkle

Compre and Accelerant execute legacy transaction

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Compre Group Holdings Limited (“Compre”), the Bermuda-domiciled international legacy and reinsurance group, today announced it has completed a legacy reinsurance transaction with Accelerant, the data-driven risk exchange, following approval by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The transaction, which has been underwritten by Compre’s Bermuda-based reinsurer Pallas Reinsurance … [Read more...] about Compre and Accelerant execute legacy transaction

Private equity plays a significant role in current M&A landscape: Howden’s Madea

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In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Jarad Madea, CEO, Howden Capital Markets & Advisory, discussed what the underlying drivers of the hard market conditions are, and how they are currently impacting the insurance sector, as well as how organisations have responded to them. Madea stated that the hard market conditions are driven by a number of different factors, … [Read more...] about Private equity plays a significant role in current M&A landscape: Howden’s Madea

Legacy market begins to bounce back after challenging start to 2024

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R&Q, a distressed legacy acquirer that was managing circa $1bn in reserves at the end of 2023, entered liquidation in June, after years of heavy legacy deteriorations and delays to the sale of its profitable fronting arm Accredited. In August, Darag announced a deal to offload its North America and Bermuda entities to focus on its European operations. Darag Bermuda had … [Read more...] about Legacy market begins to bounce back after challenging start to 2024

Restructuring Solutions in Focus

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One of the cornerstones of AIRROC’s mission and vision is to be the leading industry educator and enhancing knowledge about the legacy market and the exit strategies and solutions they offer.  In furtherance of that role, Carolyn Fahey, Executive Director of AIRROC, Al Bottalico, Insurance Specialist with Norton Rose Fulbright and James Mills, Vice President and Legal Counsel … [Read more...] about Restructuring Solutions in Focus

NextGen Council Corner

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AIRROC NextGen was formed to create educational, networking, and leadership opportunities for young professionals in the legacy space. Key to NextGen’s mission is simply educating young professionals about the opportunities that legacy provides. On July 11, 2024, AIRROC’s NextGen Council participated in the ReUnder40s half-day Intern Summer Summit in New York City at which … [Read more...] about NextGen Council Corner

The AIRROC 20th Annual NJ Legacy Transactions and Networking Forum is coming in hot!

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Come join us as AIRROC celebrates its 20th Annual Legacy Transactions and Networking Forum from Sunday, October 20 through Tuesday October 22, 2024. If you are a legacy professional, this popular event is a “must attend” conference that draws nearly 300 delegates from around the world for three days of learning, inspiration, networking and deal making. This year we return … [Read more...] about The AIRROC 20th Annual NJ Legacy Transactions and Networking Forum is coming in hot!

GB D&O Market Update H1 2024

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After significant rate reductions throughout 2023 and early 2024, median rates are no longer dropping as drastically as they have over the last 3 years which is in line with our expectations given the significant reductions that have already taken place. Nonetheless, our initial data for H1 2024 indicates 72% of our clients that renewed in Q2 saw their primary rates decrease … [Read more...] about GB D&O Market Update H1 2024

After a landmark year, what’s on the horizon for global reinsurers?

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Carlos Wong-Fupuy (pictured above), senior director at AM Best, discussed the findings of a recent report, noting that despite global challenges in benchmarking due to the adoption of IFRS 17, the reinsurance segment continues to expand. Returns on equities in the sector are also expected to remain well above the cost of capital. When asked about a key theme from … [Read more...] about After a landmark year, what’s on the horizon for global reinsurers?

Enstar to Enter $376 Million Loss Portfolio Transfer with QBE

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement to provide a ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”). The transaction involves a diversified portfolio of US commercial liability and … [Read more...] about Enstar to Enter $376 Million Loss Portfolio Transfer with QBE

DARAG inks deal to divest North American, Bermuda entities to RiverStone

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Legacy acquirer DARAG Group has announced the planned sale of its North American and Bermuda business entities to RiverStone Group. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed by the end of the year. DARAG highlights that both its North American and Bermuda operations have established a solid presence in their niche … [Read more...] about DARAG inks deal to divest North American, Bermuda entities to RiverStone

We need to talk about exit solutions

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Exit strategies, a critical yet often under-discussed aspect of the captive insurance lifecycle, are essential for captive owners planning their future transitions. Although these strategies can be complex and sensitive, which might not suit early conversations with prospective captive owners, more transparent discussions about the strategies involved, and when they are … [Read more...] about We need to talk about exit solutions

Sixth Street to acquire Enstar in $5.1bn transaction

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Global insurance group Enstar is set to be acquired by existing investor Sixth Street in a $5.1 billion transaction, with Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors participating in the deal. Upon closing of the transaction, Enstar shareholders will receive a total of $338.00 in cash per ordinary share of Enstar, which represents … [Read more...] about Sixth Street to acquire Enstar in $5.1bn transaction

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