The Fidelis Partnership launches new syndicate

Not too long ago rebranded The Fidelis Partnership has introduced that it has acquired “in precept approval” from Lloyd’s for the institution of Syndicate 3123.

The initiative is a collaboration between Fidelis Insurance coverage Holdings Restricted and Hampden Companies, Lloyd’s largest supply of personal capital. The brand new syndicate additionally marks a notable return for Richard Brindle – the founder and CEO of The Fidelis Partnership – to the Lloyd’s market after a hiatus of 26 years.

Pending closing approval, Syndicate 3123 goals to begin underwriting actions within the second half of 2024 with a aim to generate $180 million in gross written premiums (GWP), with projections of reaching $450 million in GWP by 2025.

The syndicate plans to cowl an array of insurance coverage and reinsurance sectors, together with contract frustration, political danger, credit score, property disaster, political violence, marine, and aviation.

Daniel O’Connell is about to imagine the position of energetic underwriter for Syndicate 3123, leveraging his experience in specialty underwriting. At the moment, O’Connell is the top of bespoke at The Fidelis Partnership.

In the meantime, Asta, a third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s, will present administration assist for the syndicate upon its formation.

“Non-public capital stays extremely related in insurance coverage; we’re due to this fact delighted to accomplice with Fidelis Insurance coverage Group and likewise with Hampden Companies, to convey this new capability into the market,” Brindle stated. “This enables us to entry extra enterprise and write dangers on behalf of a broader vary of purchasers in additional jurisdictions leveraging Lloyd’s international licenses, recently-upgraded monetary energy score and capital construction.”

Significance of Syndicate 3123

Dan Burrows, CEO of Fidelis Insurance coverage Group, additionally defined the strategic significance of Syndicate 3123 in accessing prime dangers by way of Lloyd’s international licenses and powerful monetary rankings.

“Along with The Fidelis Partnership, we look ahead to persevering with to redefine the specialty insurance coverage panorama and create worth for our shareholders by proactively managing and allocating capital and supporting worthwhile underwriting alternatives,” Burrows stated.

Lloyd’s CEO John Neal, and Patrick Tiernan, chief of markets at Lloyd’s, each additionally welcomed The Fidelis Partnership and the brand new syndicate, recognizing their potential contribution to the Lloyd’s ecosystem of fixing complicated international dangers.

The Fidelis Partnership and Fidelis Insurance coverage Group are being suggested by Asta and Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP on this enterprise.

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