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$20.72m deal: FWD to buy 25% stake in Bolttech Insurance (Hong Kong)
FWD has announced plans to acquire a 25% stake in Bolttech Insurance (Hong Kong) for a base consideration of $20.72m (HK$161.62m), subject to closing adjustment. Bolttech Insurance (Hong Kong) is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolttech Discovery Holdings, which is ultimately owned by bolttech Holdings. Its principal business is the underwriting of general insurance […]
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SageSure invests in Pillar Capital Management
SageSure, a managing general underwriter, has made an investment in insurance-linked securities fund manager Pillar Capital Management, which has over $4bn of institutional assets under management. SageSure’s existing debt facility with long-standing capital partner Ares Management was expanded to support the investment. The investment adds Pillar’s reinsurance risk underwriting capabilities and institutional investor relationships to […]
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Pen Underwriting doubles Irish GWP with Ornella acquisition
Pen Underwriting, Arthur J. Gallagher’s specialist underwriting subsidiary, has acquired Wexford-based Ornella Underwriting for an undisclosed sum, bringing its combined Irish gross written premium to around €140m and giving its broker partners access to a wider range of risks through one managing general agent. Ornella, established in 2012 and regulated by the Central Bank of […]
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Buesnel to succeed Organ as Jensten Group CEO
Jensten Group has announced the appointment of Clive Buesnel as group chief executive officer, effective 2 November 2026, and subject to regulatory approval. Buesnel will succeed Rob Organ, who has led Jensten since 2021, when he joined as chief executive officer from Tasker Insurance Group. Buesnel joins from Advisory Partners, where he is managing partner, […]
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Input 1 and Insillion form strategic partnership to expand financial infrastructure for US carriers and MGAs
Input 1, a provider of managed billing, digital payments, and premium finance technology and services for the insurance industry, and Insillion, an insurance technology provider serving carriers and MGAs, have announced a strategic partnership spanning policy administration, payments, and premium finance. As Insillion expands its presence in the US market, the partnership broadens its ecosystem […]
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$200m raise: Ledgebrook secures funding co-led by Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital Management
Specialty insurance company Ledgebrook has raised $200m in primary equity financing, co-led by Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital Management, with participation from existing investors. Separately, Allianz Re has agreed to enter a multi-year reinsurance agreement with Ledgebrook.
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