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Aspen's GWP increased 0.9% to $1.13bn, as it focuses on “robust cycle management”.
The insurer paid tribute to the executive’s lasting contributions to the firm.
The state’s AG said the case threatens continued offshore oil and gas operations.
The action follows Sompo’s $3.5bn all-cash acquisition of Aspen Insurance.
Ratings agency said the Sompo deal could have positive financial and operational benefits for the Bermudian.
Analysis of market conditions, reserves show that this might not lead to an overnight consolidation boom.
Group CEO Mikio Okumura cited “solutions that have not been fulfilled”.
Sources see Aspen as the right fit for Sompo, with Apollo getting a full cash exit.
The lawsuit has been filed as sales talks with Sompo yielded a deal.
The Japanese company announced the $3.5bn deal today, three months after the Bermudian completed its IPO.
The Japanese carrier has agreed to buy Aspen for a realization of $3.5bn.
The all-cash deal values the Bermudian’s stock at a 36% premium.
This publication first reported deal talks last week.
The insurer has chosen a “take two” deal after buying Endurance, betting again on Bermuda.
This publication revealed yesterday that the two were in detailed takeover talks.
Sources said that detailed discussions have taken place, with a clear path to a deal.
The executive said the floor on D&O pricing is in sight.
The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
The newly created role consolidates leadership across UK entities.
Last year, the firm obtained a Class 4 license in Bermuda.
The executive replaces Mike Warwicker, who left the firm earlier this year.
The underwriter has held positions at The Hanover, Liberty Mutual and Zurich.
The company completed its upsized IPO last week and traded up to 1.3x book.
The company’s upsized public offering priced at $30 per ordinary share.
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Clifford’s appointment follows Everest’s $2bn renewal rights sale to AIG.
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This publication revealed earlier Everest could sell its LatAm and Canadian units.
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Carriers underweight in E&S could lead the charge in the next round of M&A.
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The company announced four internal promotions this week.
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The Japanese P&C carrier agreed a deal to buy 15% of WR Berkley shares in March.
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Fontana 2.0 will encompass a more flexible investment strategy than the 2022 vehicle.
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The PE firm held 3.1% of the company’s shares, but will now hold none.
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Habayeb will start next May following Kociancic's retirement.
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The move comes after Everest sold renewal rights for its global retail business to AIG.
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The appointment follows Everest’s $2bn renewal rights sale of its commercial retail business to AIG.
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The executive will fill the role previously held by Howden’s Figliozzi.
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The insurer continues to exit or reduce unprofitable lines and slowed growth as a result.
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CFO Vogt added that the vehicle’s impact from earned premiums should ramp up from 2026 through 2029.
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A re-focus on reinsurance nearly brings Everest back where it started.
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The revised outlooks reflect the difficult moment as Everest moves away from retail.
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The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
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Rates pulling back will rein in some of the excess margin obtained over the past three years, he said.
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Sources said that the businesses in Canada and LatAm were part of Everest’s original plans to sell its retail book.
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Some disagreement remains in where rate declines have been swiftest and how much further they could go.
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AIG has agreed to pay Everest $10mn per month for nine months for transition services.
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