Transaction Overview
On 03/14/19, Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (“Hamilton”) announced it would acquire:
- Pembroke Managing Agency Limited (“Pembroke”), and;
- Ironshore Europe Designated Activity Company (“IEDAC”)
Acquired from Liberty Mutual Group (“Liberty”)
- Terms of the transaction were not disclosed
- Transaction officially closed on August 20th, 2019
Formed in 2004, Pembroke is a specialty insurer writing through Syndicate 4000 at Lloyd’s
- Key product lines include Financial Institutions, Global Property and Professional Liability
- Also acts as a 3rd party managing agent for S.2014 (Acappella), S.1947 (GIC Re), and SPA 6125 (Patria Re)
IEDAC is an Irish insurer licensed to write business throughout the EEA
- Authorized to write (re)insurance business in a number of countries worldwide, including the U.S.
Hamilton is a Bermuda-based, data-driven global (re)insurance platform
- Operating entities include Hamilton Re, Ltd. and a Lloyd’s Managing Agency for Syndicate 3334
- Leverages advanced technology and analytics to drive returns on both sides of the balance sheet
- Strategic relationship with Two Sigma, a data driven investment manager with ~$50bn AUM
- Manages the majority of Hamilton’s capital in its proprietary funds
The transaction will almost double Hamilton’s premium base
- Accelerates Hamilton’s goal of establishing a leadership position in specialty insurance
- Enhances Hamilton’s ability to expand its reinsurance franchise
- Expands Hamilton’s geographical presence and improves its strategic optionality
TigerRisk Capital Markets & Advisory Role
TCMA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Hamilton
- Assistance in valuation analysis
- Conducted business and financial due diligence
- Advised on the structuring and negotiation of transaction terms
- Provided objective advice and acting as a sounding board to the buyer throughout the process
TCMA provided a Fairness Opinion to the Board of Directors of Hamilton