Canopius News

Canopius’ Chief Inga Beale Stresses ‘Client Focus’ for European Success

Lloyd’s has a good reputation in Europe, but managing agents need to become more client focused to be successful on the continent, explained Inga Beale, Group Chief Executive at Canopius Group Ltd. in an article on the Lloyd’s web site. …

Best Sees No Change In Tower Group Ratings from Canopius Merger

A.M. Best Co. has commented that the issuer credit rating (ICR) and debt ratings of Tower Group, Inc. (TWGP), as well as the financial strength rating and ICRs of its insurance subsidiaries are unchanged. Best made the announcement following TWGP’s …

Best Affirms Tower U.S. Pool and Affiliated Companies Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A-’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of the pooled and reinsured members of the Tower US Pool. Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb-” and debt …

Tower Group Announces Strategic Investment in Lloyd’s Canopius

Tower Group announced that it has committed to invest $75 million (based on the current exchange rate) in Canopius Group, Ltd., a privately owned Lloyd’s insurance holding company domiciled in Guernsey, Channel Islands. “Canopius’ principal business is insurance and reinsurance …

Canopius to Buy Lloyd’s Omega Insurance for $265 Million; Tower in Related Deal

Lloyds of London insurer Canopius said it has agreed to buy rival Lloyd’s insurer Omega after raising its offer to £164 million ($265.6 million) in a recommended cash deal. Canopius said on Wednesday it will pay 67 pence [$1.085] per …