Bain Capital News

Ryze Claim Solutions to Be Majority-Owned by Bain Capital

Ryze Claim Solutions, a full-service claims management business, announced it has entered a definitive agreement to be recapitalized by Bain Capital Insurance, the dedicated insurance investing unit of Bain Capital. Following the transaction, Ryze will be majority-owned by Bain Capital …

PE Companies Bain Capital and TPG Weigh Deal for Advent’s CCC Insurance Software

Bain Capital and TPG Inc. are weighing a deal for CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., the car-insurance software provider controlled by Advent International, according to people familiar with the matter. Bain and TPG are among suitors that have expressed interest …

Bain Capital Raises $1.15B for Its First Fund Dedicated to Insurance Investments

Bain Capital has raised $1.15 billion for its first fund dedicated to investing in the insurance industry, as the private equity firm aims to create and invest in companies in the sector, a senior executive told Reuters. The fund exceeded …

AXA Fund to Invest $49 Million in Brazil Reforestation Projects

An alternative investment vehicle controlled by French insurer AXA said on Tuesday it will inject $49 million into reforestation projects in Brazil led by local startup Mombak. AXA IM Alts, which has over 185 billion euros ($208 billion) under management, …

British Insurer LV= Rejects Bain Takeover Bid; Royal London Wants to Talk

British mutual life insurer LV= on Friday abandoned a proposed 530 million pound ($701 million) takeover by private equity giant Bain Capital after it lost a member vote, and rival Royal London put forward an alternative proposal for the insurer. …

Bain Capital Makes Final Pitch for UK Mutual Insurer LV=

Bain Capital has made a final pitch to members of British insurer LV= to back its takeover bid, after a lengthy sale process that’s drawn a dozen offers as well as political heat about preserving mutual firms. The deal will …

UK Financial Regulator Raises No Objection to Bain’s Acquisition of Insurer LV=

Britain’s financial watchdog said on Tuesday it won’t stop insurer LV= from proceeding with the disputed sale of its pensions and life insurance business to U.S. private equity company Bain Capital. LV=, founded in 1843 and formerly known as Liverpool …

UK Lawmakers to Investigate Bain Capital’s Bid for LV= Businesses: Guardian

A group of UK lawmakers will investigate Bain Capital’s 530 million pound ($728 million) deal for Liverpool Victoria Financial Services’ savings & retirement and protection businesses, the Guardian reported. Members of the parliamentary group are concerned about the impact the …

UK Insurer LV= to Sell Savings, Retirement Businesses to Bain Capital for $707M

LONDON — Mutual insurer Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (LV=) has agreed to sell its savings & retirement and protection businesses to funds advised by private equity firm Bain Capital Credit LP for 530 million pounds ($706.54 million), the company said …

UK Insurer LV= in Exclusive Talks with Bain Capital About Possible Deal

UK insurance company Liverpool Victoria said it’s in exclusive talks with Bain Capital LP over a potential deal. The company, known as LV=, began a strategic review in June that included the possibility of a full or partial sale. “Discussions …