R&Q

R&Q in talks to put Brandywine subsidiary into liquidation

After taking a $90mn capital charge relating to the former Ace run-off asbestos book in 2021, the group is looking to liquidate the entity.

Abbie Day, 01 March 2023
R&Q GWP up 80% in 2022 as it offloads Tradesman stake

R&Q is selling its 40% minority stake in Tradesman, which it acquired in 2019 following the acquisition of Sandell Re.

Aisling Finn, 23 February 2023
Randall already in legacy acquisition talks with 777 backing lined up

The R&Q founder had been linked to 777 since its attempted acquisition of the listed firm.

Fiona Robertson, 24 January 2023
R&Q adds seven new programmes in December 2022

Among the programmes accredited, R&Q agreed its first in Germany.

Aisling Finn, 17 January 2023
R&Q head of legacy M&A Corver to retire

Going forward, the legacy M&A division will be led by co-heads Huw Battrick and Parri Spector.

Catrin Shi, 16 January 2023
Spiegel sells off £1.9mn in R&Q shares to fund tax bill

The executive chairman has sold around half of his holding back to the company.

Rachel Dalton, 13 January 2023
R&Q and Obra agree $341mn legacy deal with MSA Safety

The pair have acquired an MSA subsidiary that holds product liability claims for exposure to harmful substances.

Rachel Dalton, 06 January 2023
R&Q completes $60mn loss portfolio transfer

The LPT will provide the unnamed California-based pool with reserves related to legacy general liability, employment practices liability and auto liability risks.

Aisling Finn, 05 December 2022
R&Q grows programme-management GWP by 83% to $1.3bn

The carrier also reported a fee income of $60mn, up from $30mn in the nine-month period ended 30 September 2021.

Aisling Finn, 31 October 2022
R&Q hires Catalina’s Battrick to head London M&A team

Huw Battrick replaces Tom Dixon, who left R&Q earlier this year after more than six years at the carrier.

Catrin Shi, 11 October 2022
Spiegel sees off leadership challenge at R&Q with strong shareholder support

Activist investors had tabled resolutions to oust William Spiegel as executive chairman and appoint Ken Randall as a director.

Samuel Casey, 13 September 2022
R&Q reports pre-tax operating loss of $24.3mn for H1

The carrier’s programme management business’ GWP rose by 82% to $807.3mn.

Luke Harrison, 05 September 2022