Convex Group Ltd. News

Brand Appointed Group CEO of Convex

The Board of Convex Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty re/insurer, announced that Paul Brand, who founded the business in 2019 with Stephen Catlin, will become group CEO with effect from July 1, 2022. Brand has been deputy CEO since Convex …

Convex Europe Receives UK Regulatory Approval

Convex Group Ltd. announced that the UK branch of its recently established Luxembourg-based European insurer, Convex Europe SA (CES) has received approval from the UK regulators: the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, effective immediately. CES is now …

Convex Gets NAIC Approval to Operate as Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurer in U.S.

Convex Group Ltd. announced that Convex Insurance UK Ltd. (CIL) and Convex Reinsurance Ltd. (CRL) have received approval from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the California Department of Insurance to operate as a reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer, effective from …

Speciality Re/Insurer Convex Launches European Subsidiary With A- Rating From S&P

Convex Group Ltd. announced the launch of a Luxembourg-based European insurance entity, Convex Europe SA (CES). Convex received regulatory approval on Sept. 15, 2021 from the Luxembourg regulator, the Commissariat aux Assurances (CAA). CES has received an “A-” rating from …

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Convex Group’s Subsidiaries

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of Convex Insurance UK Ltd. and Convex Re Ltd. Both entities are wholly …

Catlin’s Convex Group Raises Capital of $500 Million

Convex Group Ltd. has secured $500 million in committed preferred equity capital from affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. The investment follows Convex’s recent $1 billion capital raise from a consortium led by Onex and GIC, in …

Established Insurers Could See Market Share Squeezed by Fintechs, EU Says

Established insurers will face a squeeze on profits and market share as new financial technology companies muscle in on the industry, a senior European Union official said on Wednesday. More fintech firms are expected to offer insurance, helped by the …

Specialty Re/Insurer Convex Group Raises $1B in Additional Capital

Specialty insurer and reinsurer Convex Group Ltd. announced it has secured commitments for an additional $1.0 billion of equity capital, subject to the requisite regulatory approvals. Bermuda-based Convex launched in April 2019 with $1.7 billion of initial committed capital. This …

Paskin Named CEO of Convex Re, Bermuda; Butt Named CEO of Convex Insurance UK

Convex Group Ltd., the specialty insurer and reinsurer, announce that Matt Paskin has been appointed as CEO of Convex Re Ltd. (Bermuda) and Theo Butt has been appointed as CEO of Convex Insurance UK Ltd. (London). These appointments are subject …

New Ventures Seize Opportunities as Insurers Cope with Coronavirus Losses

Commercial insurers are facing hefty claims from the coronavirus crisis but are also seeing a steep rise in premiums – tempting companies and industry veterans to raise capital, launch new businesses or expand into new lines. New insurance ventures sprang …