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Stephen Young to lead IQUW’s new Bermuda operation

Stephen Young to lead IQUW’s new Bermuda operation

Specialty (re)insurer IQUW, has announced the launch of a new reinsurance operation in Bermuda, providing a wide range of (re)insurance products and associated services to third party clients. The launch follows approval by the Bermuda Monetary Authority last month. The new company will be led by Bermudian and seasoned executive Stephen Young, who joins IQUW…

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Arcus 1856 readies itself for agile future with IQUW rebrand

Arcus 1856 readies itself for agile future with IQUW rebrand

Lloyd’s syndicate, Arcus 1856 has today announced it is rebranding to IQUW as the syndicate continues to execute on its vision to rebuild into a more diverse, multi-line (re)insurer. The rebrand is effective from today. The new identity is a shift from the syndicate’s previous branding and repositions the company as it pivots into an…

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Stavros Martis joins ERS as Chief Actuary

Stavros Martis joins ERS as Chief Actuary

Specialist insurer ERS continues its recruitment drive by adding Chief Actuary, Stavros Martis to the business. Martis’ hire will support the insurers expansion into new lines of business including D&F Property, Marine and Energy Liability, Political Risk, Terror and War, Cargo and Specie, Professional Lines and Specialty Reinsurance (including Aviation and Marine) and joins a…

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ERS accelerates build out with product expansion

ERS accelerates build out with product expansion

Specialist insurer ERS today announces that Syndicate 1856 has commenced writing new lines of business to support its vision to build the Syndicate into a more diverse, multi-line (re)insurer. Following a significant recruitment drive which has seen the Syndicate assemble specialist talent from across the market, providing the capability to write specialty lines of business…

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Abry Partners and Aquiline raise additional $350m to support ERS expansion

Abry Partners and Aquiline raise additional $350m to support ERS expansion

ERS, the specialist insurer today announces a US$350m capital raise led by Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. Alongside Abry, an Aquiline-led investor group will also be participating in the capital raise. The capital raise will support ERS as it becomes a diversified, specialist (re)insurer and builds on its recent backing of Lloyd’s Syndicate…

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ERS supports expansion with further senior hires

ERS supports expansion with further senior hires

Specialist insurer ERS continues to develop its team to progress its Commercial expansion by making two new senior appointments to support its strategy to scale existing and enter new divisions including Property, Reinsurance, Marine, Professional Lines and Specialty. Ciaran Waters joins the team as Senior Underwriter for US Catastrophe. Previously Waters was Head of US…

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ERS build out continues to take shape with integrated ILS offering and senior appointments

ERS build out continues to take shape with integrated ILS offering and senior appointments

ERS, the specialist motor insurer, continues to progress its Commercial expansion by making a series of senior appointments to support its strategy to scale existing and enter new divisions including Property, Reinsurance, Marine, Professional Lines and Specialty alongside a soon to launch integrated ILS offering. (Re)insurer aligned investment strategy The firm’s ILS approach will see…

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ERS advances expansion plans with Arcus transaction

ERS advances expansion plans with Arcus transaction

ERS, the specialist motor insurer, has announced its backing of Arcus, Lloyd’s syndicate 1856, giving the firm the capability to write targeted Specialty Commercial and Reinsurance lines. The terms of the deal will see ERS acquire the business capability, not prior liabilities. ERS will work with Arch Managing Agency Limited, subject to Lloyd’s approval, to…

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ERS announces appointment of Peter Bilsby as Group CEO

ERS announces appointment of Peter Bilsby as Group CEO

UK specialist motor insurer ERS DGB is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Bilsby as Group Chief Executive Officer. From 1 November 2020, Peter will work alongside Ian Parker to ensure a smooth transition into the full role as soon as possible, subject to the usual regulatory approvals. Bilsby joins from AIG where he…

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Connect with the Agora Claims team

Connect with the Agora Claims team

Whilst Agora 3268 was acquired by IQUW towards the end of 2021, claims prior to the transaction continue to be handled by the Agora team. If you need to connect with the team on an existing or new claim, please use the contact details below Liam Hudson: Claims Manager +44 (0)204 558 5866 Darren Moles…

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