Canopius News

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 …