Enstar Completes Previously Announced Transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609

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Enstar Group (Nasdaq: ESGR) has successfully completed its previously announced loss portfolio transfer agreement with Atrium Syndicate 609. Under the transaction, Atrium Syndicate 609 has ceded net loss reserves of approximately $196 million to Enstar's Syndicate 2008, based on Atrium's carried reserves as of Q3 2024.

The reinsurance agreement covers business underwritten in 2023 and prior years of account, with all claims handling responsibilities transferring to Syndicate 2008. The completion follows the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and fulfillment of various closing conditions.

Positive

• Acquisition of $196M in loss reserves strengthens Enstar's portfolio
• Expansion of claims handling business through portfolio transfer
• Successfully completed regulatory approval process

Negative

• Assumes significant insurance liability risk from Atrium's past business

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today its Lloyd’s syndicate (“Syndicate 2008”), managed by Enstar Managing Agency Limited, has completed the previously announced transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609, managed by Atrium Underwriters Limited.

Under the terms of the loss portfolio transfer agreement, Atrium Syndicate 609 ceded net loss reserves of approximately $196 million, based on Atrium’s carried reserves as at Q3 2024, to Enstar’s Syndicate 2008. The reinsurance relates to business underwritten in the 2023 and prior years of account, with all claims handling transferring to Syndicate 2008.

Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk (investor.relations@enstargroup.com)
For Media: Jenna Kerr (communications@enstargroup.com)

FAQ

What is the value of the loss portfolio transfer between Enstar and Atrium Syndicate 609?

The loss portfolio transfer involves net loss reserves of approximately $196 million, based on Atrium's Q3 2024 carried reserves.

Which years of business are covered under Enstar's loss portfolio transfer with Atrium?

The reinsurance agreement covers business underwritten in 2023 and prior years of account.

Who will handle claims under the Enstar-Atrium loss portfolio transfer agreement?

All claims handling responsibilities will transfer to Enstar's Syndicate 2008.

What conditions were required for completing the Enstar-Atrium transaction?

The transaction required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various closing conditions.