Aspen
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Based in Bermuda, the executive will oversee the firm’s investments in technology and support its growth initiatives. -
Nick Acker joins from Arch Insurance group, where he spent 10 years, most recently as a vice president in its wholesale and distribution management team.
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The new carrier will be backed by Ariel Re owner Pelican Ventures and aims to write $50mn GWP in 2023.
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The firm’s leadership said a pattern of strong results is needed before triggering an IPO process.
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The carrier also reported GWP of just over $2.3bn for the first half of the year.
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The carrier’s withdrawal from certain specialty lines comes as remediation feeds through into improved results.
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The carrier’s former accountant KPMG will now have to respond to EY’s enquiries.
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The carrier has also announced a brace of promotions in its first-party and specialty teams.
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The existing $770mn adverse development cover between the two parties has been absorbed as part of the deal.
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A substantial rise in the value of liabilities transacted during Q1 to $4.2bn was driven largely by Aspen’s $3.6bn LPT with Enstar.
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The business performance is on track for an eventual flotation, but the date will depend on stock market conditions, the CEO said.
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The reinsurance segment swung back to underwriting profits as its CoR declined 8.5 points to 93.6% and its LR improved 11.4 points to 63%.
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