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M&A
The deal confers a high multiple on Convex and gives AIG re/specialty exposure.
Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.
M&A
CEO Brand said he expected to deliver double-digit growth, if “marginally” lower in 2026.
M&A
The fundraising structure for the deal includes a $600mn Convex debt raise.
M&A
Onex’s own balance sheet will become a 63% owner and AIG takes a 35% stake.
The number of syndicates traded at auction was the highest for a decade.
The veteran underwriter said market conditions are still ‘robust’.
The MGA will be led by Convex UK CEO Theo Butt. 
The LPPC will offer limits of $127.5mn EAR and DSU coverage in the US and Canada.
AIG leads the all-risks cover and Axa XL is the hull war lead.
The claim could add pressure to the hull war market after a recent High Court ruling.
The ratings agency cited the carrier’s growth and performance.
Air India has a multi-year insurance arrangement in place.
The London market is not expected to shoulder the bulk of the eventual loss.
Jim Meakins is the latest in a slew of talent to exit from the syndicate.
A positive outcome could significantly curb insurers’ exposure to the loss.
The specialty MGA has been pursuing an M&A strategy in recent months.
Growth came across all lines, and losses from catastrophe events were within expectations.
Syndicate 1984 is set to begin underwriting next month.
Syndicate 1984 will be backed by Names under a modified freehold arrangement.
Of the 178 passengers and crew on board, no serious injuries have been reported.
Lloyd’s entry is a modest start for the London heavyweight but could be the beginning of something bigger.
Syndicate 1984 will have Names capacity and be managed by Asta.
The upstream market has undergone a period of high personnel movement.
Behind Axa XL, Convex wrote a 9.5% line on the all-risks reinsurance programme.
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