Enstar Completes Previously Announced Transactions with James River

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Enstar Group (NASDAQ: ESGR) has completed its previously announced transaction with James River Group Holdings subsidiaries. The deal involves an adverse development cover (ADC) agreement where Enstar's subsidiary provides $75 million in limit coverage, extending beyond the existing $160 million ADC reinsurance coverage provided by State National Insurance Company earlier this year. This additional protection covers potential future adverse reserve development for U.S. casualty exposures within James River's Excess & Surplus Lines segment for accident years 2010-2023. Additionally, Enstar's subsidiary has finalized a $12.5 million investment in James River common stock.

Positive

• Secured $75 million in additional reinsurance coverage revenue stream
• Strategic investment of $12.5 million in James River common stock expanding market presence
• Extended coverage period spanning 13 years (2010-2023) ensuring long-term revenue potential

Negative

• Significant capital commitment in reinsurance coverage increasing risk exposure

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that it has completed the previously announced transaction between one of its wholly owned subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (“James River”), following receipt of the relevant regulatory approval and satisfaction of the other closing conditions.

Under the terms of the adverse development cover (“ADC”) agreement, Enstar’s subsidiary has provided $75 million of limit in excess of the existing $160 million ADC reinsurance coverage provided to such subsidiaries of James River by State National Insurance Company, Inc. earlier this year. The transaction provides further protection against future adverse reserve development for certain U.S. casualty exposures within James River’s Excess & Surplus Lines segment for accident years 2010 to 2023. Enstar’s subsidiary also closed on its previously announced $12.5 million investment in James River common stock.

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 Enstar's (ESGR) new ADC agreement with James River?

Enstar's subsidiary is providing $75 million in limit coverage through the ADC agreement with James River.

How much did Enstar (ESGR) invest in James River common stock?

Enstar's subsidiary invested $12.5 million in James River common stock.

What years does Enstar's (ESGR) ADC coverage for James River include?

The ADC coverage spans accident years 2010 to 2023 for U.S. casualty exposures within James River's Excess & Surplus Lines segment.

What is the total ADC coverage amount for James River after Enstar's (ESGR) agreement?

The total ADC coverage is $235 million, combining Enstar's $75 million with State National Insurance Company's existing $160 million coverage.