Validus Re News

RenRe Completes $3.3 Billion Acquisition of Validus Re From AIG

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced it has concluded its acquisition of Validus Re, the treaty reinsurance business of American International Group. AIG received total consideration of $3.3 billion in cash, including a pre-closing dividend, and approximately $275 million in RenaissanceRe common …

AXA Weighs Offloading $2B Reinsurance Arm to Cut Exposure to Disasters: Sources

One of the world’s top insurers is mulling offloading its property reinsurance business in a bid to cut its exposure to natural disasters like hurricanes, according to three people familiar with the matter. French insurer AXA SA has been discussing …

AIG to Sell Validus Re to RenRe in $3B Deal

American International Group (AIG) said late Monday it has entered into an agreement to sell Validus Re to RenaissanceRe Holdings for about $3 billion, mostly cash. The deal, expected to close during the fourth quarter, includes AlphaCat and renewal rights …

Validus Reaseguros Appoints Beltran as Head of Treaty Reinsurance

Validus Re, the reinsurance division of Bermuda-based Validus Holdings Ltd., has appointed Jorge Beltran as executive vice president, head of Treaty, for Validus Reaseguros Inc. In this new role, Beltran will be responsible for the implementation and execution of Validus …

Validus Reports $173.4M Q1 Net Income, Up From $162.4M in Q1 2014

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to Validus of $173.4 million, or $1.98 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $162.4 million, or $1.66 per diluted common share, for the three …

Validus Reaseguros Promotes Salamanca in Miami Office

Validus Reaseguros, Inc. (VRI), a part of Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. focused on the Latin American and Caribbean markets, has promoted Alejandro Salamanca in its Miami office. Salamanca, currently an underwriter in the Miami office working in the Treaty Department, has …

Validus Holdings Promotes 3 Underwriting Execs in Bermuda

Validus Reinsurance, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Validus Holdings, Ltd. has announced a number of underwriting promotions in its Bermuda office, “strengthening the capabilities and breadth of its global reinsurance team.” The promotions were detailed as follows: — Chris …

Validus Holdings Reports Net Income of $481.3 Million for 2014

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to Validus of $125.9 million, or $1.38 per diluted common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2014, compared to $95.3 million, or $0.93 per diluted common share, for the three …

Ratings Recap: Validus Re, African Re, Arab Orient, Bosna Re, SOGAZ

A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Bermuda-based Validus Re Americas, Ltd., and its affiliate, Validus Re Europe Limited (Ireland). …

Best Upgrades Validus Re’s Ratings; Outlook Revised to Stable

A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a” from “a-” of Bermuda-based Validus Reinsurance, Ltd., as well as the ICR to “bbb” from “bbb-“and debt …