Enstar Announces Acquisition of AF Group

HAMILTON, Bermuda, February 13, 2026 – Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”), a leading global insurance and reinsurance group backed by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. (“AF Group”) from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (“Blue Cross”).

Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, AF Group has been a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions through its affiliate brands for more than a century. Since its acquisition by Blue Cross in 1994, the organisation has strengthened its position in the US property and casualty market and now delivers commercial and specialty insurance solutions in all 50 states, backed by a longstanding record of disciplined underwriting and profitability, with consolidated gross written premium of $3.3 billion in 2025.

The acquisition combines AF Group and Enstar’s complementary capabilities in property and casualty insurance, including workers’ compensation, leveraging Enstar’s balance sheet strength to support AF Group’s business while expanding Enstar’s suite of global re/insurance solutions to serve a broader client base.

Upon completion of the transaction, AF Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Enstar and operate largely as a standalone company, supported by Enstar. AF Group is expected to operate under its existing leadership team, continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional service whilst benefitting from the scale, network and expertise of Enstar and its investor group, including its partnership with Sixth Street. Sixth Street is a premier strategic partner to leading insurance companies and this transaction continues the expansion of Sixth Street’s investment footprint.

The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2026 upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction is a compelling live market opportunity that brings together two organisations with complementary strengths and common values. Enstar and our partners at Sixth Street are committed to working alongside AF Group as it executes its strategic plans. Our balance sheet strength, asset and liability management expertise, and strong financial strength ratings provide a solid platform for AF Group’s future, while enabling us to expand our offering of both prospective and retrospective insurance solutions.”

Lisa Corless, AF Group’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction combines our expertise, underwriting discipline and people-first culture with Enstar’s proven market experience and financial strength. Aligned with our core offerings and strong commitment to customer centered service, this partnership will support continuity for agent partners, policyholders, and clients, and will enable us to build on our foundation of excellence.”

Advisors
Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Guy Carpenter Capital & Advisory, a division of MMC Securities LLC, served as financial advisers to Enstar on the transaction. Hogan Lovells, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as legal advisers.

About Enstar
Enstar is a global insurance and reinsurance group providing leading retrospective and specialist underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies across Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. With over $22 billion in total assets, $6.4 billion in shareholders’ equity (as of 30 June, 2025), and more than 130 transactions completed since formation, Enstar has a proven record of pioneering innovative re/insurance solutions. The Group’s financial strength is supported by “A” ratings from AM Best and S&P for its flagship reinsurer, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited. Enstar is privately owned and supported by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

About Sixth Street
Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $125 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 700 team members including over 300 investment professionals around the world*. For more information, and additional disclosures, visit https://www.sixthstreet.com/, and follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn.
*Total Sixth Street employees as of 10/31/2025

About AF Group
AF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance brands are premier providers of innovative, specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. Accident Fund Insurance Company of America. For more information, visit afgroup.com. © AF Group.

Contact:
Enstar
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected]) or FTI Consulting ([email protected])

Sixth Street
For Media: Patrick Clifford ([email protected])

Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

Hamilton, Bermuda – February 5, 2026 – Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2026.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2026.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2025.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2025.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on September 2, 2025 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2025.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on September 2, 2025 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2025.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


Sixth Street Completes Acquisition of Enstar

Transaction supports leading global insurance group’s next chapter as a private company

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the closing of its acquisition by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, for $338.00 in cash per ordinary share, representing a total equity value of $5.1 billion. Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors also participated in the transaction.

“This is a major moment for Enstar as we begin our next chapter as a private company,” said Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer Dominic Silvester. “Together with Sixth Street, we will build on our position as a leading global (re)insurance group, delivering innovative solutions to our partners and maintaining our competitive advantage. I’d like to thank our employees, past and present, whose contributions have been instrumental to achieving this milestone.”

“Enstar is a compelling company with a robust business model and an exceptional management team,” said Michael Muscolino, Co-Founder and Partner at Sixth Street. “We are thrilled to reach this milestone and look forward to partnering with Dominic and the rest of the Enstar team to help them execute on their existing strategy.”

In connection with the closing of the transaction, Enstar notified The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“NASDAQ”) that Enstar intends to voluntarily withdraw its depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series D, par value $1.00 per share, and its depositary shares, each representing a 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series E, par value $1.00 per share (collectively, the “depositary shares”) from listing on NASDAQ and registration pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Enstar expects to file a Form 25 Notification of Delisting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about July 14, 2025, relating to delisting and deregistering of the depositary shares. Enstar has not arranged, and does not intend to arrange, for listing and/or registration of the depositary shares on another national securities exchange or for quotation of the depositary shares in a quotation medium.

The transaction was announced on July 29, 2024, and approved by Enstar shareholders at the Company’s Special General Meeting of Shareholders on November 6, 2024. With the completion of the acquisition, Enstar’s ordinary shares will no longer be listed publicly, and Enstar will continue operations as a privately held, standalone company. The Company will continue to operate under the Enstar name.

Advisors

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as financial advisor to Enstar and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Hogan Lovells US LLP acted as legal advisors. Ardea Partners LP, Barclays PLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisors to Sixth Street and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as legal advisors.

Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may,” “will” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those related to the satisfaction of any post-closing regulatory requirements.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the risk that an active trading market for the newly preferred shares that our holders of the depositary shares representing Enstar Preferred Shares received in the transaction does not exist and may not develop; (ii) those risks and uncertainties set forth under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Enstar with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov; and (iii) those risks described in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024 and available from the sources indicated below.

These risks, as well as other risks associated with the transaction, are more fully discussed in the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024, in connection with the transaction. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this communication that could cause actual results to differ. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect Enstar.

About Enstar

Enstar is a global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

About Sixth Street 

Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $115 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and “One Team” culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 650 team members including over 280 investment professionals around the world. For more information, visit www.sixthstreet.com, and follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

For Sixth Street:
[email protected]


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on June 2, 2025 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2025.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on June 2, 2025 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2025.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Lichtenstein and Belgium. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


Source: Enstar Group Limited

AXIS Completes Previously Announced Transaction With Enstar

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or “AXIS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) and Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today that they have completed a loss portfolio transfer (“LPT”) transaction, covering reinsurance segment reserves predominantly attributable to casualty portfolios related to 2021 and prior underwriting years.

The LPT reinsurance agreement covers reinsurance segment reserves totalling $3.1 billion at September 30, 2024, and is structured as a 75% ground-up quota share, with AXIS retroceding $2.3 billion of reinsurance segment reserves to Enstar.

The LPT reinsurance agreement was provided by Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited, which has S&P and AM Best ‘A’ financial strength ratings.

Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders’ equity of $6.1 billion at September 30, 2024, and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore, and Canada. Its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a financial strength rating of “A+” (“Strong”) by Standard & Poor’s and “A” (“Excellent”) by A.M. Best. For more information about AXIS Capital, visit our website at www.axiscapital.com.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Lichtenstein and Belgium. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

AXIS Contacts: Enstar Contacts:
   
For Investors: For Investors:
Cliff Gallant Matthew Kirk
+1 (415) 262-6843 +1 (201) 743-7734
[email protected]  [email protected] 
   
For Media:  For Media: 
Nichola Liboro  Jenna Kerr
+1 (917) 705-4579 +44 (0) 771-4487-187
[email protected]
[email protected]
   

Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Announces Expiration and Results of Cash Tender Offer For Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2040

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the expiration and final results of its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of the outstanding 5.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040 issued by Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, that Enstar guarantees on a junior subordinated basis (the “Notes”).

The Tender Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 14, 2025 (the “Expiration Time”). The principal amount of the Notes that was validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Tender Offer as of the Expiration Time according to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Information and Tender Agent for the Tender Offer, is set forth in the table below. The amount in the table below does not include $737,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes that remain subject to the guaranteed delivery procedures.

Title of Notes   CUSIP
Number/ISIN
  Principal Amount
Outstanding
  Aggregate
Principal Amount
Tendered
5.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040   29360A AA8 / US29360AAA88   $350,000,000   $232,560,000
             

Enstar expects to accept for purchase all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the Expiration Time, including Notes delivered in accordance with the guaranteed delivery procedures. Settlement for the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Time and accepted for purchase by Enstar is expected to take place on March 19, 2025. Holders of Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will receive the previously announced consideration of $1,000 for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the settlement date for the Tender Offer.

The Tender Offer was made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated March 10, 2025 and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc. acted as the Dealer Managers for the Tender Offer. D.F. King & Co., Inc. acted as the Information and Tender Agent for the Tender Offer. 

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE NOTES. THE TENDER OFFER WAS MADE SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE OFFER DOCUMENTS, WHICH SET FORTH THE COMPLETE TERMS OF THE TENDER OFFER.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies operating in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Belgium and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 120 companies and portfolios since its formation.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

Enstar Group Limited


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of $350 Million of 7.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2045

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the pricing of $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2045 (the “Notes”). The offering is expected to close on March 18, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the purchase of the 5.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040 issued by Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, that Enstar guarantees on a junior subordinated basis (the “2040 Junior Subordinated Notes”), that are validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the tender offer announced on March 10, 2025. Enstar intends to use any remaining net proceeds from this offering to redeem additional 2040 Junior Subordinated Notes during future par call periods for such notes and for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, funding for acquisitions, working capital and other business opportunities.

The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws. The Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Notes will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act, and it is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a sale of, the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies operating in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Belgium and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 120 companies and portfolios since its formation.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

Enstar Group Limited


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Announces Any And All Cash Tender Offer For Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2040

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of the outstanding 5.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040 issued by Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, that Enstar guarantees on a junior subordinated basis (the “Notes”). The table below sets forth additional information with respect to the Notes and the Tender Offer.

Title of Notes   CUSIP Number/ISIN   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Tender
Consideration
(1)
5.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040   29360A AA8 / US29360AAA88   $350,000,000   $1,000
             

(1)  Price per $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted. Holders whose Notes are purchased pursuant to the Tender Offer will also receive accrued and unpaid interest thereon from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Settlement Date (as defined herein).

Timetable for the Tender Offer

Launch Date March 10, 2025.
   
Expiration Time 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 14, 2025, unless the Tender Offer is extended or earlier terminated.
   
Guaranteed Delivery Time 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the second business day after the Expiration Time (as defined below) (such day, the “Guaranteed Delivery Date”), expected to be March 18, 2025, assuming that the Tender Offer is not extended or earlier terminated.
   
Settlement Date Assuming the Tender Offer is not extended, Enstar expects the Settlement Date to be the third business day after the Expiration Time, which is expected to be March 19, 2025, for all Notes validly tendered and accepted in the Tender Offer, including accepted Notes that are delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures.
   

The Tender Offer is being made upon, and is subject to, the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated March 10, 2025 (the “Offer to Purchase”), and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer Documents”). The Tender Offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 14, 2025, unless extended or earlier terminated (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the “Expiration Time”). Holders must validly tender and not validly withdraw their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time, or deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time and deliver their Notes at or prior to the Guaranteed Delivery Time, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, to be eligible to receive the tender consideration. Holders who validly tender their Notes may validly withdraw their tendered Notes when and in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase.

The consideration paid in the Tender Offer for Notes that are validly tendered and accepted for purchase will be $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes. Payments for Notes purchased in the Tender Offer will include accrued and unpaid interest thereon from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Settlement Date, which is expected to be March 19, 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, accrued interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Tender Offer, including accepted Notes that are delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures.

The Tender Offer is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including, among other things, the consummation of one or more debt capital markets issuances by Enstar in an aggregate principal amount of at least $350,000,000 (the “Financing Condition”). The Tender Offer is not conditioned upon any minimum amount of Notes being tendered. The Tender Offer may be extended, amended, terminated, or withdrawn.

Enstar has severally retained Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), Barclays Capital Inc. (“Barclays”), HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (“HSBC”), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. (“SMBC Nikko”) and Truist Securities, Inc. (“Truist” and together with Wells Fargo, Barclays, HSBC and SMBC Nikko, the “Dealer Managers”) as dealer managers for the Tender Offer. D.F. King & Co., Inc. (“D.F. King”) is the Information and Tender Agent. For additional information regarding the terms of the Tender Offer, please contact: Wells Fargo at (704) 410-4820 (collect) or (866) 309-6316 (toll-free), Barclays at (212) 528-7581 (collect) or (800) 438-3242 (toll-free), HSBC at (212) 525-5552 (collect) or (888) HSBC-4LM (toll-free), SMBC Nikko at (212) 224-5163 (collect) or (888) 284-9760 (toll-free) and Truist at (404) 926-5262 (collect) or (833) 594-7730 (toll-free). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of securities may be directed to D.F. King by telephone at (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers only), (800) 755-7250 (for all others toll-free), by email at [email protected] or to Wells Fargo, Barclays, HSBC, SMBC Nikko or Truist at their respective telephone numbers (toll-free or collect). Copies of the Offer to Purchase and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are available at www.dfking.com/enstar.

If you do not tender your Notes or if you tender Notes that are not accepted for purchase, they will remain outstanding. If Enstar consummates the Tender Offer, the trading market for your outstanding Notes may be significantly more limited. For a discussion of this and other risks, see “Certain Considerations” in the Offer to Purchase.

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE NOTES. THE TENDER OFFER IS BEING MADE SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE OFFER DOCUMENTS, WHICH SET FORTH THE COMPLETE TERMS OF THE TENDER OFFER THAT HOLDERS OF THE NOTES SHOULD CAREFULLY READ PRIOR TO MAKING ANY DECISION.

ENSTAR RESERVES THE RIGHT, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO: (I) WAIVE ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS TO THE TENDER OFFER, INCLUDING THE FINANCING CONDITION, AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME AT OR PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION TIME; (II) EXTEND OR TERMINATE THE TENDER OFFER; OR (III) OTHERWISE AMEND THE TENDER OFFER IN ANY RESPECT.

THE OFFER DOCUMENTS AND THIS PRESS RELEASE DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO SELL, NOTES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH, OR TO OR FROM ANY PERSON TO OR FROM WHOM, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS. IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE SECURITIES, BLUE SKY OR OTHER LAWS REQUIRE THE TENDER OFFER TO BE MADE BY A LICENSED BROKER OR DEALER, THE TENDER OFFER WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE ON BEHALF OF ENSTAR BY THE DEALER MANAGERS, IF THE DEALER MANAGERS ARE LICENSED BROKERS OR DEALERS UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION, OR BY ONE OR MORE REGISTERED BROKERS OR DEALERS THAT ARE LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

NONE OF ENSTAR, ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE DEALER MANAGERS, THE INFORMATION AND TENDER AGENT OR THE TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTES IS MAKING ANY RECOMMENDATION AS TO WHETHER HOLDERS SHOULD TENDER NOTES IN THE TENDER OFFER. EACH HOLDER MUST MAKE HIS, HER OR ITS OWN DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO TENDER NOTES AND, IF SO, AS TO THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES TO TENDER.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies operating in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Belgium and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 120 companies and portfolios since its formation.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

Enstar Group Limited


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Subsidiary Assigned “A” Financial Strength Rating by AM Best

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that the credit rating agency AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of “A” (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) to Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (Cavello Bay), a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited (Enstar) and its primary non-life run-off consolidator and a Class 3B reinsurer. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings is stable.

On issuing its rating, AM Best highlighted Enstar’s “long track record of effectively managing claims in complicated lines of business”, noting that the ratings reflect Enstar’s balance sheet strength, as well as its strong operating performance, which it believes should remain at the current level throughout the remainder of 2025.

Matt Kirk, Enstar’s Group Chief Financial Officer, said, “The AM Best Financial Strength Rating reflects Enstar’s established standing in the global legacy market and is further confirmation of our strong capital position and the resilience of our business model. The “A” rating for Cavello Bay, our primary Bermuda reinsurer, affirms our commitment to insurance ratings and will enhance our ability to structure insurance transactions that support the strategic objectives of our partners.”

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Specifically, Enstar’s ability to structure and execute insurance transactions profitably is dependent on many factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Completes Previously Announced Transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today its Lloyd’s syndicate (“Syndicate 2008”), managed by Enstar Managing Agency Limited, has completed the previously announced transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609, managed by Atrium Underwriters Limited.

Under the terms of the loss portfolio transfer agreement, Atrium Syndicate 609 ceded net loss reserves of approximately $196 million, based on Atrium’s carried reserves as at Q3 2024, to Enstar’s Syndicate 2008. The reinsurance relates to business underwritten in the 2023 and prior years of account, with all claims handling transferring to Syndicate 2008.

Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2025.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2025.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 120 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ended September 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Legacy Syndicate 2008 Agrees $196m LPT Deal with Atrium Syndicate 609

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today its Lloyd’s syndicate (“Syndicate 2008”), managed by Enstar Managing Agency Limited, has agreed a ground-up loss portfolio transfer (“LPT”) with Atrium Syndicate 609, managed by Atrium Underwriters Limited. The transaction involves Syndicate 609’s discontinued portfolios, comprising Marine Treaty Reinsurance, Property Treaty Reinsurance and US Contractors General Liability.

Under the terms of the LPT, Atrium Syndicate 609 will cede net loss reserves of approximately $196 million, based on Atrium’s carried reserves as at Q3 2024, to Enstar’s Syndicate 2008. The reinsurance relates to business underwritten in the 2023 and prior years of account, with all claims handling transferring to Syndicate 2008.

The transaction is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2025 upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Dominic Silvester, Enstar Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to deliver a legacy solution for the Atrium team, with whom we maintain a strong relationship and partnership. This transaction allows us to apply our specialist claims handling capabilities and bespoke solution approach to a portfolio in the Lloyd’s marketplace.”

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Completes Previously Announced Transactions with James River

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that it has completed the previously announced transaction between one of its wholly owned subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (“James River”), following receipt of the relevant regulatory approval and satisfaction of the other closing conditions.

Under the terms of the adverse development cover (“ADC”) agreement, Enstar’s subsidiary has provided $75 million of limit in excess of the existing $160 million ADC reinsurance coverage provided to such subsidiaries of James River by State National Insurance Company, Inc. earlier this year. The transaction provides further protection against future adverse reserve development for certain U.S. casualty exposures within James River’s Excess & Surplus Lines segment for accident years 2010 to 2023. Enstar’s subsidiary also closed on its previously announced $12.5 million investment in James River common stock.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

AXIS Advances Transition to Specialty Underwriter, Announces Loss Portfolio Transfer Reinsurance Agreement With Enstar on Reinsurance Segment Reserves

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or “AXIS” or “the Company”) (NYSE: AXS) and Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that they have entered into a loss portfolio transfer (“LPT”) reinsurance agreement covering a portfolio of reinsurance segment business. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, and is expected to occur during the first half of 2025.

Under the LPT reinsurance agreement, which is structured as a 75% ground-up quota share, AXIS will retrocede to Enstar $2.3 billion of reinsurance segment reserves. This transaction is predominantly attributable to casualty portfolios related to 2021 and prior underwriting years totaling $3.1 billion at September 30th. AXIS expects to recognize an approximate $60 million benefit from the excess of reserves ceded over the consideration over the next several years, according to the payment patterns of these reserves. AXIS will maintain claims control for the covered reserves subject to certain administrative rights of Enstar.

The LPT reinsurance agreement will be provided by Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiary and S&P ‘A’ financial strength rated reinsurance platform, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited.

“This transaction aligns our balance sheet with our previously stated underwriting strategy of leaning into our specialty insurance business,” said Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS. “Furthermore, we continue to be focused on advancing the strategic priorities laid out at our Investor Day in May of driving organic growth, reinvesting in the business, and managing our capital for the benefit of shareholders. We are pleased to be partnering with Enstar in advancing our strategic priorities.”

Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer said, “This transaction showcases Enstar’s market-leading position and, being the largest loss portfolio transfer announced in the industry so far this year, it is another example of our ability to deliver significant reinsurance solutions to our global clients.  We look forward to building a lasting partnership with AXIS, a leading provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.”

About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders’ equity of $6.1 billion at September 30, 2024, and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore, and Canada. Its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a financial strength rating of “A+” (“Strong”) by Standard & Poor’s and “A” (“Excellent”) by A.M. Best. For more information about AXIS Capital, visit our website at www.axiscapital.com.

About Enstar
Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

AXIS Cautionary Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.   These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of AXIS and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. AXIS intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the United States federal securities laws. In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “plan”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “intend” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including statements about expectations regarding the reserves ceded, speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those projected forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, AXIS may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding AXIS can be found under Item 1A, ‘Risk Factors’ in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as those factors may be updated from time to time in its periodic and other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and are incorporated herein by reference. AXIS undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Enstar Cautionary Statement
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements, including statements about expectations regarding the reserves ceded, speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Qs for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

   
AXIS Contacts: Enstar Contacts:
   
For Investors: For Investors:
Cliff Gallant Matthew Kirk
+1 (415) 262-6843 +1 (201) 743-7734
[email protected]  [email protected] 
   
For Media:  For Media: 
Nichola Liboro  Jenna Kerr
+1 (917) 705-4579 +44 (0) 771-4487-187
[email protected]  [email protected] 
   

Source: Enstar Group Limited

Source: AXIS Capital Holdings Limited

Enstar Agrees ADC Agreement with James River

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has entered into an adverse development cover (“ADC”) reinsurance agreement with certain subsidiaries of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (“James River”).

Under the terms of the agreement, Enstar’s subsidiary will provide $75 million of limit in excess of the existing $160 million ADC reinsurance coverage provided to such subsidiaries of James River by State National Insurance Company, Inc. earlier this year. The transaction will provide further protection against future adverse reserve development for certain U.S. casualty exposures within James River’s Excess & Surplus (“E&S”) Lines segment for accident years 2010 to 2023. Enstar’s subsidiary will also make a $12.5 million investment in James River common stock.

Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

David Ni, Enstar Chief Strategy Officer, said: “We are pleased to work with James River on a bespoke solution that further de-risks their balance sheet and provides equity capital to take advantage of the robust E&S market.”

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading

“Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Sixth Street Acquisition

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it received the necessary shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition by Sixth Street, with Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors participating in the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.

Enstar will report the final, certified voting results of the Special Meeting in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Upon completion of the transaction, Enstar’s common stock will no longer be publicly listed, and Enstar will become a privately-held company. The Company will continue to operate under the Enstar name.

Advisors

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to Enstar and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Hogan Lovells US LLP are acting as legal advisors. Ardea Partners LP, Barclays PLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Sixth Street and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP are acting as legal advisors.

Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may,” “will” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those related to the satisfaction of any post-closing regulatory requirements.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction on the anticipated terms and timing, (ii) the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction, including obtaining required regulatory approvals; (iii) the risk that Enstar’s stock price may fluctuate during the pendency of the proposed transaction and may decline if the proposed transaction is not completed; (iv) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against Enstar or its directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (v) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction (including the ability of certain customers to terminate or amend contracts upon a change of control) will harm Enstar’s business, including current plans and operations, including during the pendency of the proposed transaction; (vi) the ability of Enstar to retain and hire key personnel; (vii) the diversion of management’s time and attention from ordinary course business operations to completion of the proposed transaction and integration matters; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (ix) legislative, regulatory and economic developments; (x) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect Enstar’s financial performance; (xi) certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Enstar’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, outbreaks of war or hostilities or global pandemics, as well as management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xiii) the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (xiv) unexpected costs, liabilities or delays associated with the transaction; (xv) the response of competitors to the transaction; (xvi) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction, including in circumstances requiring Enstar to pay a termination fee; (xvii) those risks and uncertainties set forth under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Enstar with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov; and (xviii) those risks described in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024 and available from the sources indicated below.

These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, are more fully discussed in the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024 in connection with the proposed transaction. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed, or if it is completed, that it will close within the anticipated time period. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialise, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this communication that could cause actual results to differ. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect Enstar.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

About Sixth Street

Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $80 billion in assets under management and committed capital. Sixth Street uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 650 team members including over 200 investment professionals operating around the world. For more information, follow Sixth Street on social media and visit www.sixthstreet.com.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

For Sixth Street:
Patrick Clifford
[email protected]
+1 (646) 906-4339


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Acquires Bermuda Reinsurer in its Second Property ILS Transaction

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (“Cavello Bay”), has acquired a Bermuda-domiciled Class 3B insurer and segregated accounts company (the “Reinsurer”).

The Reinsurer underwrote property reinsurance business between 2020 and 2023 on behalf of third-party investors, assuming the risk through retrocession agreements with a fronting carrier. The Reinsurer had $66 million of shareholders’ equity at the end of July 2024.

The Reinsurer will be merged into Cavello Bay and a consolidated and amended retrocession agreement between the fronting carrier and Cavello Bay will become effective.

Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar, said: “This acquisition is our second transaction in the property ILS space in recent months, which we see as a growth market for legacy solutions. The deal structure eliminates collateral requirements, demonstrating the benefit of Cavello Bay’s strong balance sheet and financial strength rating.”

About Enstar 

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 120 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

Cautionary Statement  

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2024.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2024.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 120 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Completes Loss Portfolio Transfer With QBE

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has closed a previously announced ground-up loss portfolio transfer transaction with subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”) to reinsure a portfolio of US commercial liability and workers’ compensation business, largely underwritten on recently discontinued programs.

Under the reinsurance agreement, QBE ceded net reserves of approximately $376 million, and Enstar’s subsidiary provided approximately $175 million of cover in excess of the ceded reserves.

Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Contact:

For Enstar:

For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

• Appoints Paul Brockman as Chief Commercial Officer

• Names Adrian Thornycroft as Chief Administrative Officer from May 2025

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR), today announces changes to its executive leadership team in connection with the upcoming retirement of Orla Gregory, President, at the end the year, and the expanding role of Enstar in the insurance industry.

Paul Brockman has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer with immediate effect. Paul has been with Enstar since 2012, most recently in the role of Group Chief Operating Officer. This newly created role reflects the continued expansion of the scope of solutions Enstar can bring to the global insurance industry. Paul has over three decades of experience across the legacy and (re)insurance sectors. His new responsibilities will include corporate development, serving as one of the primary liaisons to the insurance market, engaging with industry leaders, and optimising market opportunities.

Adrian Thornycroft will join as Chief Administrative Officer in May 2025. Adrian will be based in Bermuda and will assume a number of responsibilities from Orla as well as take a leading role with respect to change strategy. Adrian has extensive operational and leadership experience, having successfully delivered significant business and change programmes at companies such as Brit, Lloyd’s, and MS Amlin.

The remaining responsibilities under the role of the outgoing President will be assumed by the wider leadership team.

Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

“With Paul’s depth of legacy expertise and his versatile, wide-ranging experience, we are confident Paul will continue to make a significant impact as we continue to maintain and expand our industry relationships and drive forward our reputation as the leading provider of legacy solutions.

Adrian’s skillset and expertise aligns perfectly with Enstar’s strategic direction with regard to our operating platform at an important juncture and will further strengthen Enstar’s leadership team.”

About Enstar
Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 117 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may,” “will” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those related to the satisfaction of any post-closing regulatory requirements.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction on the anticipated terms and timing, (ii) the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction, including obtaining required shareholder and regulatory approvals; (iii) the risk that the Company’s stock price may fluctuate during the pendency of the proposed transaction and may decline if the proposed transaction is not completed; (iv) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against the Company or its directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (v) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction (including the ability of certain customers to terminate or amend contracts upon a change of control) will harm the Company’s business, including current plans and operations, including during the pendency of the proposed transaction; (vi) the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel; (vii) the diversion of management’s time and attention from ordinary course business operations to completion of the proposed transaction and integration matters; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (ix) legislative, regulatory and economic developments; (x) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect the Company’s financial performance; (xi) certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact the Company’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, outbreaks of war or hostilities or global pandemics, as well as management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xiii) the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (xiv) unexpected costs, liabilities or delays associated with the transaction; (xv) the response of competitors to the transaction; (xvi) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction, including in circumstances requiring the Company to pay a termination fee; (xvii) those risks and uncertainties set forth under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by the Company with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov; and (xviii) those risks described in the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024 and available from the sources indicated below.

These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, are more fully discussed in the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024 in connection with the proposed transaction. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed, or if it is completed, that it will close within the anticipated time period. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this communication that could cause actual results to differ. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect the Company.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Completes Loss Portfolio Transfer With SiriusPoint

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has closed a previously announced loss portfolio transfer transaction with a subsidiary of SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint”) to reinsure a $400 million portfolio of Workers’ Compensation business covering underwriting years 2018 to 2023.

Under the reinsurance agreement, SiriusPoint will cede net reserves of approximately $400 million, and Enstar’s subsidiary will provide approximately $200 million of cover in excess of the ceded reserves, with claims management transferring to Enstar.

Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Announces Expiration of “Go-Shop” Period

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the expiration of the 35-day “go-shop” period as provided in the previously announced definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, will acquire Enstar for $5.1 billion. The go-shop period expired at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 2, 2024.

During the “go-shop” period, Enstar, with the assistance of its financial advisor Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, actively solicited alternative acquisition proposals from 34 potentially interested third parties. To date, the Company has not received any additional acquisition proposals following the execution of the merger agreement.

As the “go-shop” period has ended, Enstar and its financial advisor have now entered into the “no-shop” period. During the “no-shop” period, the Company will be subject to customary restrictions limiting its ability to solicit any alternative acquisition proposals and to participate in discussions or negotiations with or provide non-public information to any person relating to any acquisition proposal, subject to customary “fiduciary out” provisions.

The transaction, which has been unanimously approved and recommended to its shareholders by Enstar’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to approval by Enstar’s shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, Enstar will become a privately-held company.

Advisors

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to Enstar and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Hogan Lovells US LLP are acting as legal advisors. Ardea Partners LP, Barclays PLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Sixth Street and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP are acting as legal advisors.

Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may,” “will” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those related to the satisfaction of any post-closing regulatory requirements.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction on the anticipated terms and timing, (ii) the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction, including obtaining required shareholder and regulatory approvals; (iii) the risk that Enstar’s stock price may fluctuate during the pendency of the proposed transaction and may decline if the proposed transaction is not completed; (iv) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against Enstar or its directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (v) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction (including the ability of certain customers to terminate or amend contracts upon a change of control) will harm Enstar’s business, including current plans and operations, including during the pendency of the proposed transaction; (vi) the ability of Enstar to retain and hire key personnel; (vii) the diversion of management’s time and attention from ordinary course business operations to completion of the proposed transaction and integration matters; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (ix) legislative, regulatory and economic developments; (x) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect Enstar’s financial performance; (xi) certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Enstar’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, outbreaks of war or hostilities or global pandemics, as well as management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xiii) the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (xiv) unexpected costs, liabilities or delays associated with the transaction; (xv) the response of competitors to the transaction; (xvi) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction, including in circumstances requiring Enstar to pay a termination fee; (xvii) those risks and uncertainties set forth under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Enstar with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov; and (xviii) those risks that will be described in the proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC and available from the sources indicated below.

These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, will be more fully discussed in the proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed, or if it is completed, that it will close within the anticipated time period. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this communication that could cause actual results to differ. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect Enstar.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

This communication is being made in connection with the proposed transaction involving Enstar and Sixth Street. In connection with the proposed transaction, Enstar plans to file with the SEC relevant materials, including a proxy statement on Schedule 14A. The definitive proxy statement (if and when available) will be mailed to shareholders of Enstar. This communication is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that Enstar may file with the SEC or send to its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS.

Shareholders will be able to obtain, free of charge, copies of such documents filed by Enstar when filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, Enstar’s shareholders will be able to obtain, free of charge, copies of such documents filed by Enstar at Enstar’s website (https://investor.enstargroup.com). Alternatively, these documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from Enstar’s upon written request to Investor Relations at [email protected].

Participants in Solicitation

Enstar, its respective directors and certain of its executive officers may be deemed to be “participants” (as defined under Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act) in the solicitation of proxies from Enstar shareholders with respect to the transaction. Information about the identity of Enstar’s directors is set forth in Enstar’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 26, 2024 (the “2024 Proxy”) (and available here). Information about the compensation of Enstar’s directors is set forth in the section entitled “Director Compensation” starting on page 39 of the 2024 Proxy (and available here) and information about the compensation of Enstar’s executive officers is set forth in the section entitled “Executive Compensation” staring on page 43 of the 2024 Proxy (and available here). Transactions with related persons (as defined in Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act) are disclosed in the section entitled “Certain Relations and Related Party Transactions” starting on page 101 of the 2024 Proxy (and available here). Information about the beneficial ownership of Enstar securities by Enstar’s directors and named executive officers is set forth in the section entitled “Beneficial Ownership of Certain Holders” on page 99 of the 2024 Proxy (and available here).

Additional information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the definitive proxy statement relating to the transaction when it is filed with the SEC. These documents (when available) may be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Company’s website at https://investor.enstargroup.com/.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

About Sixth Street

Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm with over $75 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has 600 team members including over 200 investment professionals operating around the world. For more information, follow Sixth Street on social media and visit www.sixthstreet.com.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

For Sixth Street:
Patrick Clifford
[email protected]
+1 (646) 906-4339


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Completes Previously Announced Transaction with IAG

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that it has completed the previously announced transaction between one of its wholly owned subsidiaries with Insurance Australia Limited, on behalf of Insurance Australia Group (“IAG”), following receipt of the relevant regulatory approvals and satisfaction of the final closing conditions.

Under the terms of the adverse development cover (“ADC”) agreement, Enstar will provide approximately the equivalent of US$442 million (AU$650m) of excess cover over the equivalent of US$1.7 billion (AU$ 2.5bn) of underlying reserves for certain long-tail insurance business. The portfolio includes Product & Public Liability, Compulsory Third-Party Motor, Professional Risks and Workers’ Compensation for losses incurred on or prior to June 30, 2023.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

For Enstar:

For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar to Enter $376 Million Loss Portfolio Transfer with QBE

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement to provide a ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”). The transaction involves a diversified portfolio of US commercial liability and workers’ compensation business, largely underwritten on recently discontinued programs. Enstar is familiar with the majority of the business and has existing exposure to the programs through a previous transaction with QBE in 2023.

Under the terms of the agreement, Enstar’s subsidiary will assume net loss reserves from QBE of $376 million, as of the effective date of July 1, 2024, and will provide approximately $175 million of cover in excess of the ceded reserves.

The transaction is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2024 upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are extremely pleased to build upon a valuable relationship with our long-standing partner, QBE. This transaction demonstrates our commitment to developing deep partnerships with global, leading insurers, and enables us to apply our best-in-class claims handling capabilities in the US to a portfolio where we hold significant expertise and experience.”

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarised above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2024.

Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2024.

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 117 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

Contact: Enstar Communications
Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar to be Acquired by Sixth Street for $5.1 Billion

Enstar shareholders to receive $338.00 per share in cash

Strong alignment between Enstar and Sixth Street to ensure continuity of Enstar strategy

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Sixth Street will acquire Enstar, with Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors participating in the transaction. Enstar shareholders will receive a total of $338.00 in cash per ordinary share of Enstar payable upon closing of the transaction, representing a total equity value of $5.1 billion.

The consideration represents a premium of approximately 8.5% to the 90-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the company shares as of July 26, 2024, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the transaction, and 6.9% to the 60-day VWAP as of the same date.

Following the close of the transaction, Enstar will maintain its current operations and business strategy.

“Over the past 30 years, Enstar has built a strong position in the legacy market founded on our exceptional scale and track record, pricing and claims expertise, and entrepreneurial culture,” said Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer Dominic Silvester. “This transaction provides a full liquidity event for shareholders and is a testament to the strength of our team. We believe this is the best next step for our shareholders and we look forward to this exciting new chapter.”

“Enstar has a proven track record of delivering innovative legacy P&C solutions and capitalising on attractive opportunities in the reinsurance market, while maintaining a conservative balance sheet and strong risk management culture,” said Michael Muscolino, Co-Founder and Partner at Sixth Street. “As an existing investor in Enstar, we have a deep respect for the business Enstar’s management team has built and look forward to continue supporting the Company’s current strategy.”

Transaction Details

The transaction, which has been unanimously approved and recommended to its shareholders by Enstar’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to approval by Enstar’s shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.  

The definitive agreement provides that Enstar will undertake a series of transactions in which Enstar shareholders will receive $338.00 in cash per ordinary share of Enstar. The transaction is fully financed, with the full amount of equity being provided by Sixth Street, together with its co-investors, and Enstar agreeing to return approximately $500 million from its balance sheet to its shareholders as part of the total $338.00 in cash per ordinary share received by shareholders of Enstar.

The agreement includes a 35-day “go-shop” period expiring on September 2, 2024, which permits Enstar’s Board of Directors and advisors to solicit alternative acquisition proposals from third parties. There can be no assurance that this “go-shop” will result in a superior proposal, and Enstar does not intend to disclose developments with respect to the solicitation process unless and until it determines such disclosure is appropriate or is otherwise required. Enstar will have the right to terminate the merger agreement to enter into a superior proposal both during and after the “go-shop” period, subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement.

Upon completion of the transaction, Enstar’s common stock will no longer be publicly listed, and Enstar will become a privately-held company. The Company will continue to operate under the Enstar name.

Second Quarter Financial Results

In a separate press release, Enstar today announced its financial results for the second quarter, which is accessible by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Enstar corporate website at https://www.enstargroup.com. In light of the announced transaction, Enstar will not be providing recorded commentary to accompany its June 30, 2024 financial results.

Advisors

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to Enstar and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Hogan Lovells US LLP are acting as legal advisors. Ardea Partners LP, Barclays PLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Sixth Street and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP are acting as legal advisors.

Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may,” “will” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those related to the satisfaction of any post-closing regulatory requirements.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction on the anticipated terms and timing, (ii) the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction, including obtaining required shareholder and regulatory approvals; (iii) the risk that Enstar’s stock price may fluctuate during the pendency of the proposed transaction and may decline if the proposed transaction is not completed; (iv) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against Enstar or its directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (v) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction (including the ability of certain customers to terminate or amend contracts upon a change of control) will harm Enstar’s business, including current plans and operations, including during the pendency of the proposed transaction; (vi) the ability of Enstar to retain and hire key personnel; (vii) the diversion of management’s time and attention from ordinary course business operations to completion of the proposed transaction and integration matters; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (ix) legislative, regulatory and economic developments; (x) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect Enstar’s financial performance; (xi) certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Enstar’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, outbreaks of war or hostilities or global pandemics, as well as management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xiii) the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (xiv) unexpected costs, liabilities or delays associated with the transaction; (xv) the response of competitors to the transaction; (xvi) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction, including in circumstances requiring Enstar to pay a termination fee; (xvii) those risks and uncertainties set forth under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Enstar with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov; and (xviii) those risks that will be described in the proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC and available from the sources indicated below.

These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, will be more fully discussed in the proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed, or if it is completed, that it will close within the anticipated time period. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialise, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this communication that could cause actual results to differ. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect Enstar.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

This communication is being made in connection with the proposed transaction involving Enstar and Sixth Street. In connection with the proposed transaction, Enstar plans to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relevant materials, including a proxy statement on Schedule 14A. The definitive proxy statement (if and when available) will be mailed to shareholders of Enstar. This communication is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that Enstar may file with the SEC or send to its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS.

Shareholders will be able to obtain, free of charge, copies of such documents filed by Enstar when filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, Enstar’s shareholders will be able to obtain, free of charge, copies of such documents filed by Enstar at Enstar’s website (https://investor.enstargroup.com). Alternatively, these documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from Enstar’s upon written request to Investor Relations at [email protected].

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

About Sixth Street

Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm with over $75 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has 600 team members including over 200 investment professionals operating around the world. For more information, follow Sixth Street on social media and visit www.sixthstreet.com.

Contact:

For Enstar:
For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

For Sixth Street:
Patrick Clifford
[email protected]
+1 (646) 906-4339


Source: Enstar Group Limited

Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

  • Enstar to be Acquired by Sixth Street-led Consortium for $5.1 Billion
  • Net Income Attributable to Enstar Ordinary Shareholders of $126 Million; Return on Equity of 2.5% Primarily Driven by Positive Investment Results
  • Year-to-Date Growth in Book Value per Ordinary Share of 4.5% to $358.74 (Fully Diluted* $350.74)
  • Announced $400 Million Loss Portfolio Transfer with SiriusPoint
  • Signed $350 Million Agreement to Provide Reinsurance Cover in Insurance-linked Securities (ILS) Market1
  • Entered into $200 Million Adverse Development Cover Agreement with Insurance Australia Group
  • Closed $297 Million Transaction To Reinsure Legacy Business with Accredited
    1This transaction closed on July 25.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced financial results for the second quarter 2024.

    Merger and Financial Results Audio Update:

             

    As previously announced, Enstar has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a consortium of institutional investors led by Sixth Street for $5.1 billion or $338 per ordinary share. A copy of the press release can be found by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Enstar corporate website at EnstarGroup.com. In light of the announced transaction, Enstar will not be providing recorded commentary to accompany its June 30, 2024 financial results.

    President’s Departure:

             

    Enstar also announced today that President, Orla Gregory, will step down at the end of the year. Ms. Gregory has been a pivotal leader at Enstar, contributing significantly to the Company’s growth and success over her 21-year tenure, and serving in senior executive leadership roles since 2015. She will focus on leading the Company’s preparations for closing the merger and its transition to a privately held business, as well as continuing to serve as a director and executive leadership team member until December 31, 2024.

    Mr. Silvester said: “Orla has spent her career in dedicated service to Enstar. She is a dynamic executive who has contributed massively to the strong leadership, culture, and brand built at Enstar. We are appreciative that she will be involved in transitioning us into our next chapter. We will miss Orla tremendously.”

    Ms. Gregory said: “I am very proud of the achievements by so many during my time at Enstar. With great leadership in place, and significant opportunities in the legacy space, I have no doubt that Enstar will continue to excel. Today’s transaction is an exciting evolution, and I look forward to working with the team in preparation for closing. I thank Dominic for the great opportunities I’ve had and all of my colleagues for their dedication and support.”

    Transactions:

             

    During the second quarter 2024, we:

  • Announced $400 million Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) agreement with SiriusPoint to reinsure a portfolio of workers’ compensation business covering underwriting years 2018 to 2023.
  • Signed an agreement to reinsure certain 2019 and 2020 business written by a third-party capital platform for which Enstar will receive a premium of $350m for the portfolio, which marks our first ever deal in ILS and the first solution of its type in this market. This deal closed on July 25, 2024.
  • Entered into an adverse development cover (“ADC”) agreement with Insurance Australia Group, where Enstar will provide approximately $430 million of excess cover over approximately $1.7 billion of underlying reserves related to certain long-tail insurance business, including product & public liability, compulsory third-party motor, professional risks and workers’ compensation.
  • Completed a $297 million transaction to reinsure legacy business with Accredited, in connection with Accredited’s acquisition by Onex Partners.
  • Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Highlights:

             
  • Net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $126 million, or $8.49 per diluted ordinary share, compared to $21 million, or $1.34 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of 2.5% and Adjusted ROE* of 2.9% for the quarter compared to ROE and Adjusted ROE* of 0.5% and 2.1%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2023. Quarter-over-quarter ROE performance was positively impacted by an increase in the gain from fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments and favorable prior period loss development (“PPD”). Second quarter 2024 Adjusted ROE* excludes $35 million of net realized losses on our fixed maturities and fair value changes in trading securities and funds held.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $62 million for the quarter relative to the comparative quarter RLE of $10 million was driven by favorable loss development on our construction defect line of business after assuming active claims management, as well as our professional indemnity/directors and officers line of business.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of 5.2% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 5.6% for the quarter compared to Annualized TIR and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 3.0% and 5.1%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2023. TIR in the second quarter of 2024 benefited from the fact that interest rates increased by less during the period relative to the second quarter of 2023, resulting in reduced losses from fair value changes in fixed income securities and funds held. Quarter-over-quarter TIR performance was also positively impacted by increased gains from fair value changes in other investments, including equities, partially offset by a loss from equity method investments.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Highlights:

     
  • Net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $245 million, or $16.49 per diluted ordinary share. In comparison, net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $445 million, or $27.19 per diluted ordinary share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which includes the one-time Enstar’s share of gain on novation of $194 million of our closed block reinsurance of life annuity policies in Enhanzed Re.
  • ROE of 4.9% and Adjusted ROE* of 5.6%, compared to 10.0% and 8.6%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The prior-year period’s ROE and Adjusted ROE* included a $194 million net gain recognized on the novation of Enhanzed Re reinsurance closed block of life annuity policies. Period-over-period ROE performance was also impacted by a decline in the gain from fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments and losses from equity method investments. This is partially offset by an increase in favorable prior period loss development. Year-to-date second quarter 2024 Adjusted ROE* also excludes $60 million of net realized losses on our fixed maturities and fair value changes in trading securities and funds held.
  • RLE of $86 million was driven by favorable loss development on our construction defect line of business after assuming active claims management, as well as our asbestos and professional indemnity/directors and officers lines of business, partially offset by adverse loss development on our environmental and general casualty lines of business. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, RLE of $20 million was positively impacted by favorable loss development in our workers’ compensation and general casualty line of business. The favorable results in 2023 were partially offset by an increase in the fair value of liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option and an increase in the unallocated loss adjustment expenses (“ULAE”) provision as a result of assuming active claims management control.
  • Annualized TIR of 5.0% and Adjusted Annualized TIR* of 5.6%, compared to 6.1% and 5.6%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. TIR was negatively impacted by increased losses from fair value changes on trading securities and funds held as a result of comparatively more significant increases in interest rates in the U.S. in the first half of 2024 than in the prior period. Period-over-period TIR was also impacted by losses from equity method investments, partially offset by increases in the fair value of other investments.
  • In March 2024, Enstar’s Bermuda-based wholly-owned subsidiary Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited was assigned an Insurer Financial Strength Rating of ‘A’ with stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

     

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,    $ / pp / bp
     Change
      June 30,   $ / pp / bp
    Change
       2024     2023       2024     2023   
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)      
       
    Key Earnings Metrics                      
    Net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 126     $ 21     $ 105     $ 245     $ 445     $ (200 )
    Adjusted operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ 160     $ 105     $ 55     $ 301     $ 506     $ (205 )
    ROE   2.5 %     0.5 %   2.0 pp     4.9 %     10.0 %     (5.1 ) pp
    Adjusted ROE*   2.9 %     2.1 %   0.8 pp     5.6 %     8.6 %     (3.0 ) pp
                           
    Key Run-off Metrics                      
    Prior period loss development $ 62     $ 10     $ 52     $ 86     $ 20     $ 66  
    Adjusted prior period loss development* $ 65     $ 8     $ 57     $ 89     $ 44     $ 45  
    RLE   0.6 %     0.1 %   0.5 pp     0.8 %     0.2 %     0.6  pp
    Adjusted RLE*   0.6 %     0.1 %   0.5 pp     0.7 %     0.3 %     0.4  pp
                           
    Key Investment Return Metrics                      
    Total investable assets $ 17,375     $ 19,219     $ (1,844 )   $ 17,375     $ 19,219     $ (1,844 )
    Adjusted total investable assets* $ 18,178     $ 20,272     $ (2,094 )   $ 18,178     $ 20,272     $ (2,094 )
    Annualized investment book yield   4.35 %     4.47 %   (12) bp     4.35 %     3.78 %     57  bp
    Annualized TIR   5.2 %     3.0 %   2.2 pp     5.0 %     6.1 %     (1.1 ) pp
    Adjusted Annualized TIR*   5.6 %     5.1 %   0.5 pp     5.6 %     5.6 %      pp
                           
                  As of    
    Key Shareholder Metrics             June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023    
    Book value per ordinary share             $ 358.74     $ 343.45     $ 15.29  
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share*             $ 350.74     $ 336.72     $ 14.02  

    pp – Percentage point(s)

    bp – Basis point(s)

    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Results of Operations By Segment – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

     

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,   $
    Change
      June 30,   $
    Change
       2024     2023       2024     2023   
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)            
    REVENUES                      
    Net premiums earned $ 5     $ 7     $ (2 )   $ 16     $ 15     $ 1  
    Other income:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods                           2       (2 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses   1             1       2       1       1  
    All other income   2       5       (3 )     4       7       (3 )
    Total other income   3       5       (2 )     6       10       (4 )
    Total revenues   8       12       (4 )     22       25       (3 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                      
    Current period   4       3       1       9       13       (4 )
    Prior periods:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses   (42 )     (8 )     (34 )     (48 )     (23 )     (25 )
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE   (22 )           (22 )     (39 )     (18 )     (21 )
    Total prior periods   (64 )     (8 )     (56 )     (87 )     (41 )     (46 )
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (60 )     (5 )     (55 )     (78 )     (28 )     (50 )
    Acquisition costs   1       4       (3 )     2       6       (4 )
    General and administrative expenses   48       47       1       90       86       4  
    Total expenses   (11 )     46       (57 )     14       64       (50 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 19     $ (34 )   $ 53     $ 8     $ (39 )   $ 47  


    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 versus 2023: Net income from our Run-off segment was $19 million compared to net loss of $34 million in the comparative quarter, primarily due to:

  • A $56 million increase in favorable PPD in the current quarter, mainly driven by a $34 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses and a $22 million release of ULAE provisions.
  • During the second quarter of 2024, we recognized favorable loss development on our construction defect and professional indemnity/directors and officers lines of business of $24 million and $12 million, respectively, driven by favorable claims experience.
  • In comparison, during the second quarter of 2023 we recognized favorable loss development of $9 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claims experience, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year. We also increased our ULAE provision by $21 million as a result of assuming active claims control on the 2022 LPT agreement with Argo, which offset other ULAE reserve adjustments from our run-off operations.
  • Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 versus 2023: Net income from our Run-off segment was $8 million compared to net loss of $39 million in the comparative period, primarily due to:

  • A $46 million increase in favorable PPD, mainly driven by a $25 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses and a $21 million increase in the release of ULAE provisions relative to the comparative period.
  • During the first half of 2024, PPD was driven by favorable loss development across multiple lines of business. We recognized $41 million and $22 million of favorable loss development on our professional indemnity/directors and officers and construction defect line of business, respectively, as a result of favorable claims experience, as well as $25 million of favorable loss development on our asbestos line of business resulting from actuarial analysis. This was partially offset by adverse loss development on our general casualty line of business of $17 million, driven by adverse claims experience and adverse loss development on our environmental line of business of $25 million due to results from actuarial reviews during the period.
  • In comparison, in the first half of 2023, we recognized favorable loss development of $20 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of continued favorable claims experience, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,   $
    Change
      June 30,   $
    Change
       2024     2023       2024     2023   
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)            
    REVENUES                      
    Net investment income:                      
    Fixed maturities $ 137     $ 145     $ (8 )   $ 279     $ 276     $ 3  
    Cash and restricted cash   7       8       (1 )     15       13       2  
    Other investments, including equities   19       23       (4 )     39       47       (8 )
    Less: Investment expenses   (8 )     (4 )     (4 )     (18 )     (8 )     (10 )
    Total net investment income   155       172       (17 )     315       328       (13 )
    Net realized losses:                      
    Fixed maturities   (9 )     (25 )     16       (15 )     (43 )     28  
    Total net realized losses   (9 )     (25 )     16       (15 )     (43 )     28  
    Fair value changes in:                      
    Fixed maturities, trading   (26 )     (64 )     38       (45 )     (5 )     (40 )
    Other investments, including equities   112       62       50       216       209       7  
    Total fair value changes in trading securities and other investments   86       (2 )     88       171       204       (33 )
    Total revenues   232       145       87       471       489       (18 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    General and administrative expenses   10       10             20       21       (1 )
    Total expenses   10       10             20       21       (1 )
                           
    (Loss) income from equity method investments   (8 )     14       (22 )     (13 )     25       (38 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET INCOME $ 214     $ 149     $ 65     $ 438     $ 493     $ (55 )


    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 versus 2023: Net income from our Investments segment was $214 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $149 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $65 million was primarily due to:

  • an increase in the gain from fair value changes in other investments, including equities of $50 million, primarily driven by a favorable variance in relation to an embedded derivative related to the assets supporting one of our LPTs and increases in the gains for our CLO equities, hedge funds, private equity funds, privately held equities and infrastructure. This is partially offset by decreases in the gain from publicly traded equities, fixed income funds, and real estate; and
  • a decrease in the aggregate of net realized losses and losses from fair value changes in trading securities and funds held of $54 million, primarily as a result of moderating increases in interest rates across U.S., U.K. and European markets in the current period, relative to the comparative quarter. This is partially offset by;
  • a decrease in our net investment income of $17 million due to an overall reduction in investments and funds held assets as a result of claims payments which outpaced new business relative to the periods and an increase in investment expenses primarily due to increased performance fees; and
  • a loss from equity method investments of $8 million for the current quarter compared to $14 million income in the comparative quarter as a result of increased losses on our investment in Monument Re.
  • Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 versus 2023: Net income from our Investments segment was $438 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $493 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease of $55 million was primarily due to:

  • an increase in the aggregate of net realized losses and losses from fair value changes in trading securities and funds held of $12 million, primarily as a result of comparatively more significant increase in interest rates in the U.S., as well as comparatively less significant tightening credit spreads;
  • a loss from equity method investments of $13 million for the current period compared to $25 million income in the comparative period as a result of increased losses on our investment in Monument Re, partially offset by an increase in income on our investment in Core Specialty; and
  • a decrease in our net investment income of $13 million, which is primarily due reductions in our investments and funds held assets as a result of claims payments which outpaced new business, less dividend income earned on our publicly traded equities and increased investment expenses primarily due to increased performance fees; partially offset by;
  • an increase in the gain on fair value changes from other investments, including equities, of $7 million, primarily driven by our privately held equities, CLO equities, hedge funds, and private equity funds relative to the comparative period, partially offset by decreased gains on publicly traded equities, private debt, and real estate, and an unfavorable variance in relation to an embedded derivative related to the assets supporting one of our LPTs.
  • Income and (Loss) by Segment – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,    $
    Change
      June 30,    $
    Change
       2024     2023       2024     2023   
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    REVENUES                      
    Run-off $ 8     $ 12     $ (4 )   $ 22     $ 25     $ (3 )
    Investments   232       145       87       471       489       (18 )
    Assumed Life (1)                           275       (275 )
    Subtotal   240       157       83       493       789       (296 )
    Corporate and other (1)   (4 )     (3 )     (1 )     (7 )     (3 )     (4 )
    Total revenues $ 236     $ 154     $ 82     $ 486     $ 786     $ (300 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET INCOME (LOSS)                      
    Run-off $ 19     $ (34 )   $ 53     $ 8     $ (39 )   $ 47  
    Investments   214       149       65       438       493       (55 )
    Assumed Life (1)                           275       (275 )
    Total segment net income   233       115       118       446       729       (283 )
    Corporate and other (1)   (107 )     (94 )     (13 )     (201 )     (284 )     83  
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 126     $ 21     $ 105     $ 245     $ 445     $ (200 )


    (1) Effective January 1, 2024, Assumed Life and Legacy Underwriting were determined to no longer meet the definition of reportable segments and their residual income and loss activities were prospectively included in Corporate and other activities. Activities prior to January 1, 2024 are recorded in their respective segments. In addition, Legacy Underwriting had no revenue or income activity for the three or six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and therefore is excluded from the table above.

    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

     

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

      Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
       2024     2023     2024     2023 
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    REVENUES              
    Net premiums earned $ 5     $ 7     $ 16     $ 15  
    Net investment income   155       172       315       328  
    Net realized losses   (9 )     (25 )     (15 )     (43 )
    Fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments   86       (2 )     171       204  
    Other (loss) income   (1 )     2       (1 )     282  
    Total revenues   236       154       486       786  
                   
    EXPENSES              
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses              
    Current period   4       3       9       13  
    Prior periods   (62 )     (10 )     (86 )     (20 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (58 )     (7 )     (77 )     (7 )
    Amortization of net deferred charge assets   29       24       59       41  
    Acquisition costs   1       4       2       6  
    General and administrative expenses   98       85       185       174  
    Interest expense   23       22       45       45  
    Net foreign exchange losses (gains)   1       5       (8 )     (1 )
    Total expenses   94       133       206       258  
                   
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   142       21       280       528  
    Income tax benefit (expense)   2       4       (3 )     5  
    (Loss) income from equity method investments   (8 )     14       (13 )     25  
    NET INCOME   136       39       264       558  
    Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   (1 )     (9 )     (1 )     (95 )
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED   135       30       263       463  
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )     (18 )     (18 )
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 126     $ 21     $ 245     $ 445  
                   
    Earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:        
    Basic $ 8.59     $ 1.36     $ 16.72     $ 27.44  
    Diluted $ 8.49     $ 1.34     $ 16.49     $ 27.19  
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic   14,664,767       15,460,318       14,652,962       16,216,080  
    Diluted   14,846,505       15,660,981       14,854,673       16,366,517  


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    As of June 30, 2024 and 2023

      June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 9     $ 2  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2024 — $45; 2023 — $62)   45       62  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   1,698       1,949  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2024 — $5,381; 2023 — $5,642; net of allowance: 2024 — $14; 2023 — $16)   4,971       5,261  
    Funds held   4,730       5,251  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2024 — $602; 2023 — $615)   761       701  
    Other investments, at fair value (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2024 – $101; 2023 – $59)   4,091       3,853  
    Equity method investments   318       334  
    Total investments   16,623       17,413  
    Cash and cash equivalents (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2023 — $8)   469       564  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   283       266  
    Accrued interest receivable   63       71  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2024 — $119; 2023 — $131)   582       740  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   199       217  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2024 — $4; 2023 — $5 )   169       172  
    Net deferred charge assets   687       731  
    Other assets   821       739  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 19,896     $ 20,913  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 10,148     $ 11,196  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,056       1,163  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   540       567  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   32       43  
    Debt obligations   1,832       1,831  
    Other liabilities (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2024 and 2023 — $1)   408       465  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   14,016       15,265  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Voting ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2024: 15,230,911; 2023: 15,196,685)   15       15  
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2024 and 2023: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2024 and 2023: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2024 and 2023: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury Shares, at cost:      
    Series C Preferred shares (2024 and 2023: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2024 and 2023: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   591       579  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (357 )     (336 )
    Retained earnings   5,435       5,190  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   5,771       5,535  
    Noncontrolling interests   109       113  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   5,880       5,648  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 19,896     $ 20,913  


    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

             

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized (gains)/losses and fair value changes on fixed maturity investments recognized in our statements of operations, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investments without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations and other items that we separately disclose.

    The following table presents more information on each non-GAAP measure. The results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures are set forth further below.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities (which include restricted shares, restricted share units, directors’ restricted share units and performance share units) on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)




    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity



    Net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -fair value changes and net realized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any),
    -net income from discontinued operations (if any),
    -tax effects of adjustments, and
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests
      Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.



    We eliminate the impact of fair value changes and net realized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as: 

     
  • we typically hold most of our fixed maturities until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and 
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -fair value changes on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)
     
      We include fair value adjustments as non-GAAP adjustments to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as they are non-cash charges that are not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios.

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net income from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves.   Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 

    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.

    The following components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 
  • Prior to the settlement of the contractual arrangements, the results of our Legacy Underwriting segment were economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(3); as such, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies(2);
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable); and
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We include our performance in managing claims and estimated future expenses on our defendant A&E liabilities because such performance is relevant to assessing our claims management strategies even though such liabilities are not included within the loss reserves.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.
    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting(2) operations
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of net ultimate liabilities and reduction in estimated future expenses of our defendant A&E liabilities.
     
     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting(2) net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant A&E liability exposures and estimated future expenses.
     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.   Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.


     
    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -fair value changes in fixed maturities, trading and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.
     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI
    -fair value changes in fixed maturities, trading and funds held-directly managed
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (2) As of January 1, 2024, Legacy Underwriting is no longer a reportable segment as it no longer engages in any active business.

    (3) The reinsurance contractual arrangements (including the Capacity Lease Agreement) were settled during the second quarter of 2023. Other than the settlement of these arrangements, we did not record any other transactions in the Legacy Underwriting segment in 2023.

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

     

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Fully Diluted BVPS*:

        June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
        Equity (1)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
      Equity (1)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 5,261   14,665,281   $ 358.74   $ 5,025   14,631,055   $ 343.45
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                        
    Share-based compensation plans       334,625           292,190    
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share*   $ 5,261   14,999,906   $ 350.74   $ 5,025   14,923,245   $ 336.72

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of ROE to Adjusted ROE* and Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023
      Net
    income
    (loss)
    (1)
      Opening equity(1)   ROE   Annualized
    ROE
      Net
    income
    (loss)
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      ROE   Annualized
    ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net income (loss)/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1) $ 126     $ 5,122     2.5 %   9.8 %   $ 21     $ 4,367     0.5 %   1.9 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for loss (gains):                              
    Net realized losses on fixed maturities, AFS (2) / Cumulative fair value changes to fixed maturities, AFS (3)   9       416               25       531          
    Fair value changes on fixed maturities, trading (2) / Fair value changes on fixed maturities, trading (3)   16       251               42       316          
    Fair value changes in funds held – directly managed (2) / Fair values changes on funds held – directly managed (3)   10       122               22       147          
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (4)   (4 )     (249 )             (8 )     (278 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   6       (103 )             6       (121 )        
    Tax effects of adjustments (5)   (3 )                   (3 )              
    Adjusted net income (loss)/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ 160     $ 5,559     2.9 %   11.5 %   $ 105     $ 4,962     2.1 %   8.5 %

    (1) Net income (loss) comprises net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS are included in net realized gains (losses) in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Fair value changes in our fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed are included in fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations

    (3) Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held” balance.

    (4) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (5) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

      Six Months Ended
      June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023
      Net
    income
    (loss)
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      ROE   Annualized
    ROE
      Net
    income
    (loss)
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)(2)
      ROE   Annualized
    ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net income/Opening equity/ROE (1) $ 245     $ 5,025     4.9 %   9.8 %   $ 445     $ 4,464     10.0 %   19.9 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for loss (gains):                              
    Net realized losses on fixed maturities, AFS (2) / Cumulative fair value changes to fixed maturities, AFS (3)   15       380               43       647          
    Fair value changes on fixed maturities, trading (3) / Fair value changes on fixed maturities, trading (4)   30       234               2       400          
    Fair value changes on funds held – directly managed (3) / Fair value changes on funds held – directly managed (4)   15       111               3       780          
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (5)   (8 )     (246 )             12       (294 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   9       (107 )             9       (124 )        
    Tax effects of adjustments (6)   (5 )                   (6 )              
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (7)                       (2 )              
    Adjusted net income /Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE* $ 301     $ 5,397     5.6 %   11.2 %   $ 506     $ 5,873     8.6 %   17.2 %

    (1) Net income (loss) comprises net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12. Refer to Note 12 of our condensed consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for further information.

    (3) Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS are included in net realized gains (losses) in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Fair value changes in our fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed are included in fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations

    (4) Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held” balance.

    (5) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (6) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (7) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of RLE to Adjusted RLE*:

        Three
    Months
    Ended
      As of   Three
    Months
    Ended
        June 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
        RLE / PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average
    net loss
    reserves
      RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE %   $ 62     $ 10,518     $ 10,827     $ 10,673     0.6 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for expenses (income):                    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (9 )     (5 )     (7 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     6       98       103       101      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (4 )     253       249       251      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           497       516       506      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1       31       32       31      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE %*   $ 65     $ 11,388     $ 11,722     $ 11,555     0.6 %

     

        Three
    Months
    Ended
      As of   Three
    Months
    Ended
        June 30,
    2023
      June 30,
    2023
      March 31,
    2023
      June 30,
    2023
      June 30,
    2023
        RLE / PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average
    net loss
    reserves
      RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE %   $ 10     $ 12,939     $ 11,226     $ 12,082     0.1 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for expenses (income):                    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (11 )     (9 )     (10 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     6       116       121       119      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (8 )     312       278       295      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           550       560       555      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E           34       34       34      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE %*   $ 8     $ 13,940     $ 12,210     $ 13,075     0.1 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

        Six Months Ended   As of   Six Months Ended
        June 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      December 31, 2023   June 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
        RLE / PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average
    net loss
    reserves
      RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 86     $ 10,518     $ 11,585   $ 11,052     0.8 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (9 )         (5 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     9       98       107     103      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (8 )     253       246     250      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           497       527     512      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     2       31       33     32      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 89     $ 11,388     $ 12,498   $ 11,944     0.7 %

     

        Six Months Ended   As of   Six Months Ended
        June 30,
    2023
      June 30,
    2023
      December 31,
    2022
      June 30,
    2023
      June 30,
    2023
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average
    net loss reserves
      RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 20   $ 12,939     $ 12,011     $ 12,475     0.2 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Net loss reserves – current period         (11 )           (6 )    
    Legacy Underwriting               (139 )     (70 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     9     116       124       120      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     12     312       294       303      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     2     550       572       561      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1     34       35       35      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 44   $ 13,940     $ 12,897     $ 13,418     0.3 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended   Six months ended
      June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income $ 155     $ 172     $ 315     $ 328  
    Net realized losses              
    Fixed maturities, AFS   (9 )     (25 )     (15 )     (43 )
    Net realized losses   (9 )     (25 )     (15 )     (43 )
    Fair value changes              
    Fixed maturities, trading   (16 )     (42 )     (30 )     (2 )
    Funds held   (10 )     (22 )     (15 )     (3 )
    Equity securities   35       39       72       92  
    Other investments   78       27       145       112  
    Investment derivatives   (1 )     (4 )     (1 )     5  
    Fair value changes   86       (2 )     171       204  
    (Loss) income from equity method investments   (8 )     14       (13 )     25  
    Other comprehensive income:              
    Unrealized (losses) gains on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   3       (22 )     (9 )     65  
    TIR ($) $ 227     $ 137     $ 449     $ 579  
                   
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS and trading, and funds held-directly managed   35       90       60       49  
    Unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   (3 )     22     $ 9     $ (65 )
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ 259     $ 249     $ 518     $ 563  
                   
    Total investments $ 16,623     $ 18,033     $ 16,623     $ 18,033  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   752       1,186       752       1,186  
    Total investable assets $ 17,375     $ 19,219     $ 17,375     $ 19,219  
                   
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1)   17,587       18,548       17,825       18,831  
    Annualized TIR % (2)   5.2 %     3.0 %     5.0 %     6.1 %
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI and net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed   803       1,053       803       1,053  
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 18,178     $ 20,272     $ 18,178     $ 20,272  
                   
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value* (3) $ 18,383     $ 19,572     $ 18,597     $ 20,218  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4)   5.6 %     5.1 %     5.6 %     5.6 %

    (1) This amount is a two and three period average of the total investable assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.

    (3) This amount is a two and three period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as presented above.

    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Reinsurance Transaction with Accredited

    Deal forms part of Onex Partners’ acquisition of Accredited

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) today announces that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction to reinsure legacy business written by Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc. and Accredited Insurance (Europe) Limited (together, “Accredited”). Enstar has provided reinsurance in connection with the acquisition of Accredited by Onex Partners.

    The reinsurance addresses Accredited’s assumed and underwritten legacy deals, comprising diversified portfolios, including asbestos, general casualty, workers’ compensation, and other exposures in both the US and the UK/European markets.

    The reinsurance provides cover for net reserves of approximately $234 million, with all administrative duties and claims handling transferring to Enstar.

    The closing of the transaction, in which Guy Carpenter acted as the broker, followed the closing of the broader acquisition of Accredited by Onex Partners and receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This partnership with Onex is a strong example of how Enstar can step in to facilitate broader M&A transactions in support of our partner’s long-term strategic goals. The legacy arrangement will enable Accredited to continue to focus on serving its programme management business with a strong capital base.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Agrees Adverse Development Cover Transaction with Insurance Australia Limited (“IAG”)

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) has announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an adverse development cover agreement with Insurance Australia Limited, on behalf of Insurance Australia Group (“IAG”).

    Under the terms of the agreement Enstar will provide approximately the equivalent of US$430 million (AU$650m) of excess cover over the equivalent of US$1.7 billion (AU$ 2.5bn) of underlying reserves related to certain long-tail insurance business. This transaction includes Product & Public Liability, Compulsory Third-Party Motor, Professional Risks and Workers’ Compensation for losses incurred on or prior to June 30, 2023.

    Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of various closing conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are pleased to provide a bespoke reinsurance solution that will support IAG in reducing financial risk, capital requirements and earnings volatility. This transaction demonstrates our strong capabilities in the Australian market as we continue to strengthen our position as the partner of choice across global markets.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on June 3, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2024.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on June 3, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2024.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 117 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

  • Net Income Attributable to Enstar Ordinary Shareholders of $119 Million; Return on Equity of 2.4% Primarily Driven by Positive Investment Results
  • Growth in Book Value per Ordinary Share of 1.7% to $349.41 (Fully Diluted* $341.53)
  • Announced $400 Million Loss Portfolio Transaction with SiriusPoint, Subsequent to Quarter End
  • Bermuda-based Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited Assigned Insurer Financial Strength Rating of ‘A’ with Stable Outlook by S&P Global Ratings
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced financial results for the first quarter 2024.

    First Quarter 2024 Highlights:

             
  • Net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $119 million, or $8.02 per diluted ordinary share, compared to $424 million, or $24.79 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of 2.4% and Adjusted ROE* of 2.6% for the quarter compared to ROE and Adjusted ROE* of 9.5% and 6.8%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2023. The prior-year period’s ROE and Adjusted ROE* included a $194 million net gain recognized on the novation of Enhanzed Re reinsurance closed block of life annuity policies. Year-over-year ROE performance was also impacted by a decline in the gain from fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments. First quarter 2024 Adjusted ROE* also excludes $25 million of net realized losses on our fixed maturities and fair value changes in trading securities and funds held.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $24 million for the quarter (compared to RLE of $10 million in the prior-year period) was driven by favorable development on our professional indemnity/directors and officers and asbestos lines of business, partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty and environmental lines of business.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of 4.9% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 5.5% for the quarter compared to Annualized TIR and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 9.5% and 6.3%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Recognized investment results in the first quarter of 2024 benefited from net investment income of $160 million and fair value change in other investments, including equities, of $104 million, partially offset by net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed maturities, including other comprehensive income (“OCI”), of $37 million.
  • Enstar’s Bermuda-based wholly owned subsidiary Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited was assigned an Insurer Financial Strength Rating of ‘A’ with stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings.
  • Announced $400 million Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) agreement with SiriusPoint subsequent to quarter-end, to reinsure a portfolio of workers’ compensation business covering underwriting years 2018 to 2023.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

     

    “Our momentum continues with a growth in book value of 1.7% in the first quarter, driven by solid performance in our investment portfolio and another quarter of positive Run-Off Liability Earnings.

    We were pleased to execute a $400 million Loss Portfolio Transfer with SiriusPoint earlier this week. The transaction expands our Workers’ Compensation portfolio, which is a line of business where we have a wealth of experience and have had significant success. We look forward to taking advantage of opportunities across our business throughout the year, as we stay focused on meeting the growing risk management needs of the (re)insurance sector while creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

     

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended    
      March 31,   $ / pp / bp Change
        2024       2023    
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics          
    Net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 119     $ 424     $ (305 )
    Adjusted operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ 141     $ 401     $ (260 )
    ROE   2.4 %     9.5 %   (7.1)pp
    Adjusted ROE*   2.6 %     6.8 %   (4.2)pp
               
    Key Run-off Metrics          
    Prior period development $ 24     $ 10     $ 14  
    Adjusted prior period development* $ 24     $ 36     $ (12 )
    RLE   0.2 %     0.1 %   0.1pp
    Adjusted RLE*   0.2 %     0.3 %   (0.1)pp
               
    Key Investment Return Metrics          
    Total investable assets $ 17,677     $ 17,773     $ (96 )
    Adjusted total investable assets* $ 18,466     $ 18,767     $ (301 )
    Annualized investment book yield   4.36 %     3.58 %   78bp
    TIR   4.9 %     9.5 %   (4.6)pp
    Adjusted TIR*   5.5 %     6.3 %   (0.8)pp
               
      As of    
    Key Shareholder Metrics March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023    
    Book value per ordinary share $ 349.41     $ 343.45     $ 5.96  
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share* $ 341.53     $ 336.72     $ 4.81  
                           

    pp – Percentage point(s)

    bp – Basis point(s)

    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Results of Operations By Segment – For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

     

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

        Three Months Ended    
        March 31,   $ Change
          2024       2023    
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net premiums earned   $ 11     $ 8     $ 3  
    Other income:            
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods           2       (2 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses     1       1        
    All other income     2       2        
    Total other income     3       5       (2 )
    Total revenues     14       13       1  
                 
    EXPENSES            
    Net incurred losses and LAE:            
    Current period     5       10       (5 )
    Prior periods:            
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses     (6 )     (15 )     9  
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE     (17 )     (18 )     1  
    Total prior periods     (23 )     (33 )     10  
    Total net incurred losses and LAE     (18 )     (23 )     5  
    Acquisition costs     1       2       (1 )
    General and administrative expenses     42       39       3  
    Total expenses     25       18       7  
                 
    SEGMENT NET LOSS   $ (11 )   $ (5 )   $ (6 )
                             

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 versus 2023: Net loss from our Run-off segment was $11 million compared to net loss of $5 million in the comparative quarter, primarily due to:

  • A $10 million decrease in favorable PPD in the current quarter, mainly driven by a $9 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in the comparative quarter.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, the net favorable development was primarily due to favorable development on our Professional Indemnity/Directors and Officers line of business of $29 million driven by favorable claims experience and favorable development on our Asbestos line of business of $24 million resulting from actuarial analysis. These were partially offset by adverse development on our General Casualty line of business of $18 million driven by adverse claims experience and adverse development on our Environmental line of business of $25 million due to results from actuarial reviews in the period.
  • In comparison, during the first quarter of 2023 we recognized favorable development of $11 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claims experience, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year.
  • A net favorable change in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs of $6 million.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended    
      March 31,   $ Change
        2024       2023    
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    REVENUES          
    Net investment income:          
    Fixed maturities $ 142     $ 131     $ 11  
    Cash and restricted cash   8       5       3  
    Other investments, including equities   20       24       (4 )
    Less: Investment expenses   (10 )     (4 )     (6 )
    Total net investment income   160       156       4  
    Net realized losses:          
    Fixed maturities   (6 )     (18 )     12  
    Total net realized losses   (6 )     (18 )     12  
    Fair value changes in:          
    Fixed maturities, trading   (19 )     59       (78 )
    Other investments, including equities   104       147       (43 )
    Total fair value changes in trading securities and other investments   85       206       (121 )
    Total revenues   239       344       (105 )
               
    EXPENSES          
    General and administrative expenses   10       11       (1 )
    Total expenses   10       11       (1 )
               
    (Loss) income from equity method investments   (5 )     11       (16 )
               
    SEGMENT NET INCOME $ 224     $ 344     $ (120 )
                           

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 versus 2023: Net income from our Investments segment was $224 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to net income of $344 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The variance of $120 million was primarily due to:

  • a decrease in the gain from fair value changes in fixed maturities of $78 million, primarily as a result of increases in interest rates across U.S., U.K. and European markets in the current period, in comparison to decreases in interest rates in the comparative period;
  • fair value change in other investments, including equities, of $104 million, compared to $147 million in the comparative period. The decrease of $43 million was primarily driven by:
  • a decrease in gain in the fair value change in other investments of $18 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily driven by an unfavorable variance in the fair value change of an embedded derivative in relation to the Aspen LPT, partially offset by increases in the fair value change related to CLO equity funds, private equity funds, real estate funds and high yield bond and loan funds relative to the comparative quarter; and
  • a decrease in the gain in fair value changes in equities of $16 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, largely as a result of the reduced amount of equities within the investment portfolio relative to the comparative quarter.
  • an increase in our net investment income of $4 million, which is primarily due to the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields, deployment of consideration received from deals closed over the past 12 months and the impact of rising interest rates on the $3.1 billion of our average fixed maturities outstanding during the current period that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated net investment income of $58 million, an increase of $2 million in comparison to the comparative quarter.
  • Income and (Loss) by Segment – For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

     


      Three Months Ended    
      March 31,    
        2024       2023     $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    REVENUES          
    Run-off $ 14     $ 13     $ 1  
    Investments   239       344       (105 )
    Assumed Life (1)         275       (275 )
    Subtotal   253       632       (379 )
    Corporate and other (1)   (3 )           (3 )
    Total revenues $ 250     $ 632     $ (382 )
               
    SEGMENT NET INCOME (LOSS)          
    Run-off $ (11 )   $ (5 )   $ (6 )
    Investments   224       344       (120 )
    Assumed Life (1)         275       (275 )
    Total segment net income   213       614       (401 )
    Corporate and other (1)   (94 )     (190 )     96  
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 119     $ 424     $ (305 )
               

    (1) Effective January 1, 2024, Assumed Life and Legacy Underwriting were determined to no longer meet the definition of reportable segments and their residual income and loss activities were prospectively included in Corporate and other activities. Activities prior to January 1, 2024 are recorded in their respective segments. In addition, Legacy Underwriting had no revenue or income activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 and therefore is excluded from the table above.

    For additional detail on the former Assumed Life and Legacy Underwriting segments and Corporate and other activities, please refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2024.

    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Contacts

     

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

      Three Months Ended
    March 31,
        2024       2023  
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    REVENUES      
    Net premiums earned $ 11     $ 8  
    Net investment income   160       156  
    Net realized losses   (6 )     (18 )
    Fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments   85       206  
    Other income         280  
    Total revenues   250       632  
           
    EXPENSES      
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses      
    Current period   5       10  
    Prior periods   (24 )     (10 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (19 )      
    Amortization of net deferred charge assets   30       17  
    Acquisition costs   1       2  
    General and administrative expenses   87       89  
    Interest expense   22       23  
    Net foreign exchange gains   (9 )     (6 )
    Total expenses   112       125  
           
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   138       507  
    Income tax (expense) benefit   (5 )     1  
    (Loss) income from equity method investments   (5 )     11  
    NET INCOME   128       519  
    Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest         (86 )
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED   128       433  
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 119     $ 424  
           
    Earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:
    Basic $ 8.13     $ 24.97  
    Diluted $ 8.02     $ 24.79  
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:      
    Basic   14,641,158       16,980,240  
    Diluted   14,833,840       17,100,954  
                   

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    As of March 31, 2024 and 2023

      March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 6     $ 2  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2024 — $41; 2023 — $62)   41       62  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   1,862       1,949  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2024 — $5,462; 2023 — $5,642; net of allowance: 2024 — $17; 2023 — $16)   5,046       5,261  
    Funds held   4,880       5,251  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2024 — $602; 2023 — $615)   738       701  
    Other investments, at fair value (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2024 – $97; 2023 – $59)   4,018       3,853  
    Equity method investments   326       334  
    Total investments   16,917       17,413  
    Cash and cash equivalents (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2024 — $0; 2023 — $8)   450       564  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   310       266  
    Accrued interest receivable   73       71  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2024 — $121; 2023 — $131)   692       740  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   207       217  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2024 and 2023 — $5)   170       172  
    Net deferred charge assets   701       731  
    Other assets   745       739  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 20,265     $ 20,913  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 10,452     $ 11,196  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,098       1,163  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   556       567  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   107       43  
    Debt obligations   1,832       1,831  
    Other liabilities (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2024 — $0; 2023 — $1)   474       465  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   14,519       15,265  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Voting ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2024: 15,224,431; 2023: 15,196,685)   15       15  
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2024 and 2023: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2024 and 2023: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2024 and 2023: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury Shares, at cost:      
    Series C Preferred shares (2024 and 2023: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2024 and 2023: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   585       579  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (364 )     (336 )
    Retained earnings   5,309       5,190  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   5,632       5,535  
    Noncontrolling interests   114       113  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   5,746       5,648  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 20,265     $ 20,913  
                   

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

             

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized (gains)/losses and fair value changes on fixed maturity investments recognized in our statements of operations, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investments without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations and other items that we separately disclose.

    The following table presents more information on each non-GAAP measure. The results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures are set forth further below.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities (which include restricted shares, restricted share units, directors’ restricted share units and performance share units) on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity   Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.

    We eliminate the impact of fair value changes and net realized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as: 

  • we typically hold most of our fixed maturities until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and 
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.  
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.    

    We include fair value adjustments as non-GAAP adjustments to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as they are non-cash charges that are not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios. 

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net income from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.   

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.





    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -fair value changes and net realized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any),
    -net income from discontinued operations (if any),
    -tax effects of adjustments, and
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests
     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -fair value changes on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves.   Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 
      
    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.    
       
    The following components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 
  • Prior to the settlement of the contractual arrangements, the results of our Legacy Underwriting segment were economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(3); as such, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies(2);  
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable); and
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We include our performance in managing claims and estimated future expenses on our defendant A&E liabilities because such performance is relevant to assessing our claims management strategies even though such liabilities are not included within the loss reserves.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.

    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting(2) operations
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:  
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of net ultimate liabilities and reduction in estimated future expenses of our defendant A&E liabilities.

     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting(2) net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant A&E liability exposures and estimated future expenses.
     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.   Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.


    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -fair value changes in fixed maturities, trading and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.
     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI
    -fair value changes in fixed maturities, trading and funds held-directly managed
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (2) As of January 1, 2024, not applicable. Refer to Note 2 – “Segment Information” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2024

    (3) The reinsurance contractual arrangements (including the Capacity Lease Agreement) were settled during the second quarter of 2023. Other than the settlement of these arrangements, we did not record any other transactions in the Legacy Underwriting segment in 2023.


    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

     

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Fully Diluted BVPS*:

        March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
        Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares   Per Share Amount   Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares   Per Share Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 5,122   14,658,801   $ 349.41   $ 5,025   14,631,055   $ 343.45
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                        
    Share-based compensation plans       338,576           292,190    
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share*   $ 5,122   14,997,377   $ 341.53   $ 5,025   14,923,245   $ 336.72

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of ROE to Adjusted ROE* and Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2024   March 31, 2023
      Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1) (2)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE(1) $ 119     $ 5,025     2.4 %   9.5 %   $ 424     $ 4,464     9.5 %   38.0 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                              
    Remove:                              
    Net realized losses on fixed maturities, AFS(2)/ Cumulative fair value changes to fixed maturities, AFS(3)   6       380               18       647          
    Fair value changes on fixed maturities, trading(2)/ Fair value changes on fixed maturities, trading(3)   14       234               (40 )     400          
    Fair value changes on funds held – directly managed(2)/ Fair value changes on funds held – directly managed(3)   5       111               (19 )     780          
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(4)   (4 )     (246 )             20       (294 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   3       (107 )             3       (124 )        
    Tax effects of adjustments(5)   (2 )                   (3 )              
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests(6)                       (2 )              
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ 141     $ 5,397     2.6 %   10.5 %   $ 401     $ 5,873     6.8 %   27.3 %
                                                           

    (1) Net income (loss) comprises net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS are included in net realized gains (losses) in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Fair value changes in our fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed are included in fair value changes in trading securities, funds held and other investments in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

    (3) Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held” balance.

    (4) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (5) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (6) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of RLE to Adjusted RLE*:

        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        March 31, 2024   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE %   $ 24     $ 10,827     $ 11,585   $ 11,206     0.2 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for expenses (income):                    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (5 )         (3 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     3       103       107     105      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (4 )     249       246     248      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           516       527     522      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1       32       33     33      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE %*   $ 24     $ 11,722     $ 12,498   $ 12,111     0.2 %
                                         


        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        March 31, 2023   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2023   March 31, 2023   March 31, 2023
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE %   $ 10   $ 11,226     $ 12,011     $ 11,619     0.1 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for expenses (income):                    
    Net loss reserves – current period         (9 )           (5 )    
    Legacy Underwriting               (139 )     (70 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     3     121       124       123      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     20     278       294       286      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     2     560       572       566      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1     34       35       35      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE %*   $ 36   $ 12,210     $ 12,897     $ 12,554     0.3 %
                                         

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2024   March 31, 2023
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income $ 160     $ 156  
    Net realized losses   (6 )     (18 )
    Fair value changes   85       206  
    (Loss) income from equity method investments   (5 )     11  
    Other comprehensive income:      
    Unrealized (losses) gains on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   (12 )     87  
    TIR ($) $ 222     $ 442  
           
    Non-GAAP adjustment:      
    Net realized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS and fair value changes in trading and funds held – directly managed $ 25     $ (41 )
    Unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   12       (87 )
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ 259     $ 314  
           
    Total investments $ 16,917     $ 16,630  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   760       1,143  
    Total investable assets $ 17,677     $ 17,773  
           
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value(1)   18,021       18,615  
    Annualized TIR %(2)   4.9 %     9.5 %
    Non-GAAP adjustment:      
    Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI and fair value changes on fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed   789       994  
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 18,466     $ 18,767  
           
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*(3) $ 18,778     $ 20,020  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %*(4)   5.5 %     6.3 %

    (1) This amount is a two period average of the total investable assets for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.

    (3) This amount is a two period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 as presented above.

    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Agrees $400 Million Loss Portfolio Transfer With SiriusPoint

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) has announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement for a loss portfolio transfer with a subsidiary of SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint”) to reinsure a $400 million portfolio of Workers’ Compensation business covering underwriting years 2018 to 2023.

    Under the reinsurance agreement, which will be entered into at closing, SiriusPoint will cede net reserves of approximately $400 million, and Enstar’s subsidiary will provide approximately $200 million of cover in excess of the ceded reserves, with claims management transferring to Enstar.

    The transaction, in which Guy Carpenter acted as the broker, will close upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our partnership with SiriusPoint aligns with our expertise and track record of outperformance in US Workers’ Compensation and demonstrates our capabilities to structure and execute sophisticated risk solutions. For SiriusPoint, this bespoke transaction will help to support its long-term strategic, economic and operational goals.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645 


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Subsidiary Assigned ‘A’ Financial Strength Rating by S&P Global

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that the ratings agency S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) has assigned an Insurer Financial Strength Rating of ‘A’ with stable outlook to its Bermuda-based, wholly owned subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (“Cavello Bay”).

    Cavello Bay is Enstar’s primary non-life run-off consolidator, and a Class 3B reinsurer. On issuing its rating, S&P highlighted Enstar’s competitive position as a “leader in the global non-life run-off market”, noting that it considers Enstar’s claims management capabilities to be “excellent”, as well as its expectation that Enstar will “continue executing large legacy transactions.”

    Matthew Kirk, Enstar’s Chief Financial Officer, said: “The S&P Insurer Financial Strength Rating is further confirmation of our strong capital position. The ‘A’ rating for Cavello Bay, our primary Bermuda reinsurer, recognizes the resilience of our business model and will provide additional flexibility to structure legacy transactions in the future.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired 117 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Specifically, Enstar’s ability to execute legacy transactions profitably is dependent on many factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:      Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and 2023 Year-End Results

  • Full year 2023 Net Income attributable to Enstar Ordinary Shareholders of $1.1 billion, Return on Equity of 24.2% and Growth in Book Value per Ordinary Share of 31.0% to $343.45 (Fully Diluted* $336.72)
  • Fourth Quarter Net Income attributable to Enstar Ordinary Shareholders of $599 million and Return on Equity of 13.7%
  • Closed Previously Announced Transaction with AIG
  • Repurchased 841,735 Voting Ordinary Shares for $191 Million at a Significant Discount to Book Value Per Ordinary Share
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

    Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights:

     

  • Net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $599 million, or $39.71 per diluted ordinary share, for the quarter compared to net loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $227 million, or $13.26 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended December 31, 2022.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of 13.7% and Adjusted ROE* of 9.0% for the quarter compared to 5.5% and 4.0%, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2022. ROE performance was driven by investment returns of $463 million and a tax benefit from the enactment of the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 in December 2023 of $205 million. Adjusted ROE* excludes $194 million of net realized and unrealized gains on our fixed maturities and funds held – directly managed.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $96 million for the quarter was driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation and property lines of business and a reduction in the provisions for ULAE, partially offset by a charge to increase the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value due to decreases in global corporate bond yields and adverse development on our general casualty line of business. In comparison, RLE of $280 million in the comparative quarter was positively impacted by income resulting from reductions in the value of certain portfolio liabilities that are held at fair value due to increases in global corporate bond yields, favorable development in our workers’ compensation and marine, aviation and transit lines of business, and the recognition of a gain on commutation of Enhanzed Re’s catastrophe reinsurance business. The comparative annual results were partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of 14.8% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 5.5% compared to 3.5% and 1.9%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Recognized investment results benefited from net realized and unrealized gains on our fixed maturities, including other comprehensive income (“OCI”) of $414 million, net investment income of $176 million and net unrealized gains on our other investments, including equities, of $102 million.
  • Signed agreement with American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) to provide protection to AIG on its retained exposure to adverse development on Validus Re carried loss reserves, up to a limit of $400 million. The agreement became effective as of November 1, 2023, corresponding to the closing of AIG’s sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe.
  • Repurchased 841,735 voting ordinary shares for $191 million at a price per share of $227.18, representing a 5% discount to the trailing 10-day volume weighted average price of our voting ordinary shares at the agreed November 2023 measurement date.
  • Acquired remaining 41.0% equity interest in StarStone Specialty Holdings Limited (“SSHL”) in exchange for total consideration of $182 million. Following the completion of the transaction, SSHL became a wholly-owned subsidiary and we no longer have any ownership interest in Atrium.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

    “We finished 2023 strong off the back of an excellent fourth quarter, as we received sizeable contributions from our investment portfolio and generated solid run-off liability earnings, which resulted in ROE for the full year of 24.2%. In addition, we repurchased $532 million of shares during the year, which contributed to our total growth in book value.”

    “Turning to M&A, we maintained our leading market position through our completed loss portfolio transfer transactions with QBE and RACQ, as well as our bespoke agreement with AIG – all in acquiring $2.2 billion of liabilities. Looking ahead, we continue to see demand for our innovative legacy solutions and are confident that our strategy and robust business model will ensure we continue to meet our clients’ evolving needs as the dominant legacy player, while driving long-term shareholder value.”

    Year Ended December 31, 2023 Highlights:
  • Net income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $1.1 billion, or $68.47 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $906 million, or $52.65 per diluted ordinary share, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • ROE of 24.2% and Adjusted ROE* of 18.8%, compared to (15.6)% and (1.1)%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022. ROE performance was driven by investment returns of $1.1 billion, a tax benefit from the enactment of the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 of $205 million and a year-to-date net gain recognized on the completion of the novation of the Enhanzed Re reinsurance of a closed block of life annuity policies of $196 million.
  • RLE of $131 million was driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation and property lines of business and a reduction in the provisions for ULAE, partially offset by charges to increase the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value and adverse development on our general casualty line of business. In comparison, RLE of $756 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 was positively impacted by favorable development in our workers’ compensation and marine, aviation and transit lines of business and a reduction in the provisions for ULAE, as well as from reductions in the value of certain portfolio liabilities that are held at fair value. The favorable results in 2022 were partially offset by adverse development in our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • TIR of 7.2% and Adjusted TIR* of 5.3%, compared to (9.0)% and (0.2)%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022. Recognized investment results benefited from net unrealized gains on our other investments, including equities, of $397 million, net investment income of $647 million, and net realized and unrealized gains on our fixed maturities, including OCI of $288 million.
  • Completed LPT agreements with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”) and with RACQ Insurance Limited (“RACQ”). At closing, we assumed net loss reserves of $2.0 billion from QBE and $179 million from RACQ in exchange for consideration of $1.9 billion and $179 million, respectively.
  • Amended and restated our existing revolving credit agreement, increasing commitments from $600 million to $800 million and increasing the term by five years.
  • In addition to the voting ordinary shares repurchased in the fourth quarter, repurchased our remaining 1,597,712 non-voting convertible ordinary shares outstanding for $341 million at a price per share of $213.13, representing a 5% discount to the trailing 10-day volume weighted average price of our voting ordinary shares at the agreed March 2023 measurement date.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Year Ended       Year Ended    
      December 31,       December 31,    
        2023       2022     $ / pp / bp
    Change
        2021     $ / pp / bp
    Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics                  
    Net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 1,082     $ (906 )   $ 1,988     $ 502     $ (1,408 )
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ 1,102     $ (61 )   $ 1,163     $ 565     $ (626 )
    ROE   24.2 %   (15.6 )%     39.8 pp     7.9 %     (23.5 )pp
    Adjusted ROE*   18.8 %   (1.1 )%     19.9 pp     10.1 %     (11.2 )pp
                       
    Key Run-off Metrics                  
    Prior period development $ 131     $ 756     $ (625 )   $ 403     $ 353  
    Adjusted prior period development* $ 227     $ 489     $ (262 )   $ 381     $ 108  
    RLE   1.1 %     6.3 %     (5.2 )pp     3.9 %     2.4 pp
    Adjusted RLE*   1.8 %     3.9 %     (2.1 )pp     3.6 %     0.3 pp
                       
    Key Investment Return Metrics                  
    Total investable assets $ 18,243     $ 19,540     $ (1,297 )   $ 21,708     $ (2,168 )
    Adjusted total investable assets* $ 18,968     $ 21,367     $ (2,399 )   $ 21,619     $ (252 )
    Investment book yield   3.86 %     2.47 %     139 bp     1.84 %     63 bp
    TIR   7.2 %   (9.0 )%     16.2 pp     2.0 %     (11.0 )pp
    Adjusted TIR*   5.3 %   (0.2 )%     5.5 pp     3.6 %     (3.8 )pp
                       
                       
      As of       As of    
    Key Shareholder Metrics December 31,
    2023
      December 31,
    2022
          December 31,
    2021
       
    Book value per ordinary share $ 343.45     $ 262.24     $ 81.21     $ 329.20     $ (66.96 )
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share* $ 336.72     $ 258.92     $ 77.80     $ 323.43     $ (64.51 )

    pp – Percentage point(s)

    bp – Basis point(s)

    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Results of Operations By Segment – For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

        2023       2022     $ Change     2021     $ Change
    REVENUES (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net premiums earned $ 43     $ 40     $ 3     $ 182     $ (142 )
    Other income:                  
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods   (1 )     2       (3 )     38       (36 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses   2       1       1       5       (4 )
    All other income   9       19       (10 )     30       (11 )
    Total other income   10       22       (12 )     73       (51 )
    Total revenues   53       62       (9 )     255       (193 )
                       
    EXPENSES                  
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                  
    Current period   30       44       (14 )     144       (100 )
    Prior period   (226 )     (486 )     260       (338 )     (148 )
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (196 )     (442 )     246       (194 )     (248 )
    Acquisition costs   10       22       (12 )     44       (22 )
    General and administrative expenses   177       143       34       188       (45 )
    Total expenses   (9 )     (277 )     268       38       (315 )
    SEGMENT NET INCOME $ 62     $ 339     $ (277 )   $ 217     $ 122  
     

    Overall Results

    2023 versus 2022: Net income from our Run-off segment decreased by $277 million, primarily due to:

  • A $260 million decrease in favorable prior period development (“PPD”), mainly driven by a $198 million decrease in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in comparison to 2022.
  • Results for the year ended December 31, 2023 were driven by favorable development of $200 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of continued favorable claim settlements, most notably in the 2018, 2019 and 2021 acquisition years. We also had favorable development of $68 million on our property line of business relating to the 2022 acquisition year as a result of continued favorable claims experience; partially offset by
  • Adverse development on our general casualty line of business of $127 million, most notably impacting the 2019 and 2020 acquisition years, driven by increased average incurred losses in comparison to IBNR reserve assumptions.
  • Results for the year ended December 31, 2022 were driven by favorable development of $318 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claim settlements, most notably in the 2017 to 2021 acquisition years. We also had favorable development of $56 million on our marine, aviation and transit lines of business relating to the 2014, 2018 and 2019 acquisition years as a result of favorable experience across a variety of claim types; partially offset by
  • Adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business of $57 million and $74 million, respectively, most notably impacting the 2020 acquisition year, as a result of worse than expected claims experience, adverse development on claims and higher than expected claims severity.
  • An increase in general and administrative expenses of $34 million, primarily driven by an increase in salaries and benefits expenses and professional fees; and
  • Reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs that were greater than our reductions in net premiums earned, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • 2022 versus 2021: Net income from our Run-off segment increased by $122 million, primarily due to:

  • A $148 million increase in favorable PPD, mainly driven by a $78 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in comparison to 2021.
  • As described above, results for the year ended December 31, 2022 were driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation and marine, aviation and transit lines of business, partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • Results for the year ended December 31, 2021 were primarily related to favorable development on our workers’ compensation, property and marine, aviation and transit lines of business as a result of better than expected claims experience and favorable results from actuarial reviews, partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty line of business due to an increase in opioid exposure and increased expectations of latent claims and a lengthening of the payment pattern related to our 2019 acquisition year.
  • A decrease in general and administrative expenses of $45 million, primarily driven by a continued decrease in salaries and benefits and other costs following our exit of our StarStone business beginning in 2020 and a reduction in IT costs as a result of reduced project activity; partially offset by
  • A reduction in other income of $51 million, primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities; and
  • Reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs that were less than our reductions in net premiums earned, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

        2023       2022     $ Change     2021     $ Change
    REVENUES (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income:                  
    Fixed income securities $ 539     $ 380     $ 159   $ 273     $ 107  
    Cash and restricted cash   36       8       28           8  
    Other investments, including equities   92       82       10     73       9  
    Less: Investment expenses   (20 )     (25 )     5     (37 )     12  
    Total net investment income   647       445       202     309       136  
    Net realized (losses) gains:                  
    Fixed income securities   (65 )     (111 )     46     (4 )     (107 )
    Other investments, including equities                   (57 )     57  
    Total net realized (losses) gains   (65 )     (111 )     46     (61 )     (50 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses):                  
    Fixed income securities, trading   131       (1,060 )     1,191     (203 )     (857 )
    Other investments, including equities   397       (433 )     830     384       (817 )
    Total net unrealized gains (losses)   528       (1,493 )     2,021     181       (1,674 )
    Total revenues   1,110       (1,159 )     2,269     429       (1,588 )
                       
    EXPENSES                  
    General and administrative expenses   43       37       6     37        
    Total expenses   43       37       6     37        
    Income (losses) from equity method investments   13       (74 )     87     93       (167 )
    SEGMENT NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,080     $ (1,270 )   $ 2,350   $ 485     $ (1,755 )
     

    Overall Results

    2023 versus 2022: Net income from our Investments segment was $1.1 billion compared to a net loss of $1.3 billion in 2022. The favorable movement of $2.4 billion was primarily due to:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains on our fixed income securities of $66 million, driven by a decline in interest rates and tightening of investment grade credit spreads, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $1.2 billion in 2022, primarily due to a significant increase in interest rates and widening of investment grade credit spreads;
  • Net unrealized gains on our other investments, including equities, of $397 million, in comparison to losses of $433 million in 2022. The favorable variance of $830 million was primarily driven by:
  • Net gains for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily driven by our public equities, private equity funds, private credit funds, CLO equities, fixed income funds, hedge funds and infrastructure funds, largely as a result of strong global equity market performance and tightening of high yield and leveraged loan credit spreads; in comparison to
  • Net losses for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily driven by our public equities, fixed income funds, hedge funds and CLO equities, largely as a result of global equity market declines and widening of high yield and loan credit spreads;
  • Income from equity method investments of $13 million, in comparison to losses of $74 million in 2022. This was primarily due to income on our investments in Core Specialty and Citco, which included a gain recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023 following our decision to divest our equity interest in Citco, partially offset by losses on our investment in Monument Re during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to losses on our investments in Monument Re and Core Specialty in 2022; and
  • An increase in our net investment income of $202 million, which is primarily due to the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields, deployment of consideration received from LPT and insurance contract transactions closed over the past 12 months and the impact of rising interest rates on the $3.1 billion of our average fixed maturities outstanding during 2023 that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $89 million, which equates to an increase of 246 basis points on those investments in comparison to 2022.
  • 2022 versus 2021: Net loss from our Investments segment was $1.3 billion compared to net income of $485 million in 2021. The unfavorable movement of $1.8 billion was primarily due to:

  • An increase in net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed income securities of $964 million, driven by rising interest rates and widening of investment grade credit spreads in 2022;
  • Net unrealized losses on our other investments, including equities, of $433 million in 2022, in comparison to net realized and unrealized gains of $327 million in 2021. The unfavorable variance of $760 million was primarily driven by negative performance from our public equities, fixed income funds, CLO equities and hedge funds in 2022 as a result of significant volatility in global equity markets and widening of high yield and leveraged loan credit spreads; and
  • Losses from equity method investments of $74 million, in comparison to income of $93 million in 2021, primarily due to losses on our investments in Monument Re and Core Specialty in 2022 and our acquisition of the controlling interest in Enhanzed Re, effective September 1, 2021. Prior to that date, the results of Enhanzed Re were recorded in income from equity method investments. Our consolidated net loss from Enhanzed Re for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $235 million which compared to $82 million from Enhanzed Re that was included in equity method investment income in 2021; partially offset by
  • An increase in our net investment income of $136 million, which is primarily due to the investment of new premium and reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields and the impact of rising interest rates on the $2.9 billion of our average fixed maturities outstanding during the period that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $59 million, which equates to an increase of 195 basis points on those investments in comparison to 2021.
  • Total investment losses on the fixed maturities that supported our Enhanzed Re life reinsurance (prior to the novation) for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $304 million and $17 million, respectively.

    Income and (Loss) by Segment – For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021


      Year Ended       Year Ended    
      December 31,       December 31,    
        2023       2022     $ Change     2021     $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    REVENUES                  
    Run-off $ 53     $ 62     $ (9 )   $ 255     $ (193 )
    Assumed Life   277       17       260       5       12  
    Investments   1,110       (1,159 )     2,269       429       (1,588 )
    Legacy Underwriting         10       (10 )     43       (33 )
    Subtotal   1,440       (1,070 )     2,510       732       (1,802 )
    Corporate and other   (11 )     12       (23 )     57       (45 )
    Total revenues $ 1,429     $ (1,058 )   $ 2,487     $ 789     $ (1,847 )
                       
    SEGMENT NET INCOME (LOSS)                  
    Run-off $ 62     $ 339     $ (277 )   $ 217     $ 122  
    Assumed Life   277       40       237       6       34  
    Investments   1,080       (1,270 )     2,350       485       (1,755 )
    Legacy Underwriting                            
    Total segment net income (loss)   1,419       (891 )     2,310       708       (1,599 )
    Corporate and other   (337 )     (15 )     (322 )     (206 )     191  
    NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 1,082     $ (906 )   $ 1,988     $ 502     $ (1,408 )


    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) and in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021

      Three Months Ended
    December 31,
      Year Ended December 31,
        2023       2022       2023       2022       2021  
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    REVENUES                  
    Net premiums earned $ 14     $ 14     $ 43     $ 66     $ 245  
    Net investment income   176       153       647       455       312  
    Net realized losses   (10 )     (23 )     (65 )     (111 )     (61 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses)   306       38       528       (1,503 )     178  
    Other (expense) income   (4 )     2       276       35       42  
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                           73  
    Total revenues   482       184       1,429       (1,058 )     789  
                       
    EXPENSES                  
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses                  
    Current period   12       9       30       48       172  
    Prior periods   (96 )     (280 )     (131 )     (756 )     (403 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (84 )     (271 )     (101 )     (708 )     (231 )
    Policyholder benefit expenses                     25       (3 )
    Amortization of net deferred charge assets   31       20       106       80       55  
    Acquisition costs   4       3       10       23       57  
    General and administrative expenses   104       97       369       331       367  
    Interest expense   23       18       90       89       69  
    Net foreign exchange losses (gains)   24       12             (15 )     (12 )
    Total expenses   102       (121 )     474       (175 )     302  
                       
    INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   380       305       955       (883 )     487  
    Income tax benefit (expense)   238       16       250       12       (27 )
    (Losses) income from equity method investments   (9 )     (86 )     13       (74 )     93  
    NET INCOME (LOSS)   609       235       1,218       (945 )     553  
    Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   (1 )     1       (100 )     75       (15 )
    NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED   608       236       1,118       (870 )     538  
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )     (36 )     (36 )     (36 )
    NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 599     $ 227     $ 1,082     $ (906 )   $ 502  
                       
    Earnings (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:            
    Basic $ 40.14     $ 13.34     $ 69.22     $ (52.65 )   $ 25.33  
    Diluted $ 39.71     $ 13.26     $ 68.47     $ (52.65 )   $ 24.94  
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:                  
    Basic   14,923,541       17,021,348       15,631,770       17,207,229       19,821,259  
    Diluted   15,083,306       17,121,606       15,802,618       17,323,130       20,127,131  


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    As of December 31, 2023 and 2022

      December 31, 2023   December 31, 2022
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 2     $ 14  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $62; 2022 — $37)   62       38  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   1,949       2,370  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $5,642; 2022 — $5,871; net of allowance: 2023 — $16; 2022 — $33)   5,261       5,223  
    Funds held   5,251       5,622  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2023 — $615; 2022 — $1,357)   701       1,250  
    Other investments, at fair value (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2023 – $59; 2022 – $3)   3,853       3,296  
    Equity method investments   334       397  
    Total investments   17,413       18,210  
    Cash and cash equivalents (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2023 — $8; 2022 — $0)   564       822  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   266       508  
    Accrued interest receivable   71       72  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2023 — $131; 2022 — $131)   740       856  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   217       275  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2023 and 2022 — $5)   172       177  
    Net deferred charge assets   731       658  
    Other assets   739       576  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 20,913     $ 22,154  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 11,196     $ 11,721  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,163       1,286  
    Future policyholder benefits         821  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   567       607  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   43       100  
    Debt obligations   1,831       1,829  
    Other liabilities (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2023 — $1; 2022 — $0)   465       462  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   15,265       16,826  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS         168  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2023: 15,196,685; 2022: 17,588,050):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 15,196,685; 2022: 15,990,338)   15       16  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 1,192,941)         1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 404,771)          
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2023 and 2022: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred shares 2023 and 2022: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2023 and 2022: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   579       766  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (336 )     (302 )
    Retained earnings   5,190       4,406  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   5,535       4,974  
    Noncontrolling interests   113       186  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   5,648       5,160  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 20,913     $ 22,154  


    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized and unrealized (gains)/losses on fixed maturity investments recognized in our income statement, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investments without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations and other items that we separately disclose.

    The following table presents more information on each non-GAAP measure. The results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures are set forth further below.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity

      Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.

    We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as: 

  • we typically hold most of our fixed maturities until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and 
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.  
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.    

    We include fair value adjustments as non-GAAP adjustments to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as they are non-cash charges that are not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios. 

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net income from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.   

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any),
    -net income from discontinued operations (if any),
    -tax effects of adjustments, and
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests
     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)
     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves.   Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 
     
    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.    
     
    The following components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 

  • Prior to the settlement of the contractual arrangements, the results of our Legacy Underwriting segment were economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(2); as such, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies;  
  • The results of our Assumed Life segment relate only to our prior exposure to active property catastrophe business; as this business was not in run-off, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE;  
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable); and
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We include our performance in managing claims and estimated future expenses on our defendant A&E liabilities because such performance is relevant to assessing our claims management strategies even though such liabilities are not included within the loss reserves.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.

    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life operations
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:  
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of net ultimate liabilities and reduction in estimated future expenses of our defendant A&E liabilities.
     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant A&E liability exposures and estimated future expenses.
     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.   Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.
    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.
     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (2) The reinsurance contractual arrangements (including the Capacity Lease Agreement) were settled during the second quarter of 2023. As a result of the settlement, we did not record any transactions in the Legacy Underwriting segment in 2023.

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Fully Diluted BVPS*:

      December 31, 2023   December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021
      Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares   Per
    Share
    Amount
      Equity (1) (2)   Ordinary Shares   Per
    Share
    Amount
      Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares   Per
    Share
    Amount
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share $ 5,025   14,631,055   $ 343.45   $ 4,464   17,022,420   $ 262.24   $ 5,813   17,657,944   $ 329.20
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                                  
    Share-based compensation plans     292,190           218,171           315,205    
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share* $ 5,025   14,923,245   $ 336.72   $ 4,464   17,240,591   $ 258.92   $ 5,813   17,973,149   $ 323.43

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million as of each of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted by $273 million for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of ROE to Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
      Net
    (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Net
    (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)(7)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net income/Opening equity/ROE (1) $ 599     $ 4,367     13.7 %   $ 227     $ 4,099     5.5 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for loss (gains):                      
    Net realized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS (2) / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS (3)   10       634           23       757      
    Net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading (2) / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading (3)   (108 )     366           (53 )     530      
    Net unrealized (gains) losses on funds held – directly managed (2) / Net unrealized losses (gains) on funds held – directly managed (3)   (96 )     222           50       639      
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (4)   54       (292 )         28       (305 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   4       (112 )         (29 )     (95 )    
    Tax effects of adjustments (5)   5                 (1 )          
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (6)                   (21 )          
    Adjusted net income (loss)/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE* $ 468     $ 5,185     9.0 %   $ 224     $ 5,625     4.0 %

    (1) Net income (loss) comprises net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million as of each of September 30, 2023 and 2022), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS are included in net realized gains (losses) in our consolidated statements of operations. Net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed are included in net unrealized gains (losses) in our consolidated statements of operations.

    (3) Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held” balance.

    (4) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (5) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (6) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (7) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted by $236 million for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

      Year Ended  
      December 31, 2023   December 31, 2022     December 31, 2021
      Net
    income
    (loss)
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)(2)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Net
    income
    (loss)
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj) ROE     Net
    income
    (loss)
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)  
    Net income (loss)/Opening equity/ROE (1) $ 1,082     $ 4,464     24.2 %   $ (906 )   $ 5,813     (15.6 )%   $ 502     $ 6,326     7.9 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for loss (gains):                                    
    Net realized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS (3) / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS (4)   65       647           111       36             4       (82 )    
    Net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading (3) / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading (4)   (84 )     400           503       (134 )           144       (384 )    
    Net unrealized (gains) losses on funds held – directly managed (3) / Net unrealized losses (gains) on funds held – directly managed (4)   (47 )     780           567       9             62       (94 )    
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (5)   78       (294 )         (200 )     (107 )           (75 )     (33 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   17       (124 )         (18 )     (106 )           16       (128 )    
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                                     (73 )          
    Tax effects of adjustments (6)   (7 )               (7 )                 (21 )          
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (7)   (2 )               (111 )                 6            
    Adjusted net income (loss)/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE* $ 1,102     $ 5,873     18.8 %   $ (61 )   $ 5,511     (1.1 )%   $ 565     $ 5,605     10.1 %

    (1) Net income (loss) comprises net income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million as of each of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted by $273 million for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12.

    (3) Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS and funds held – directly managed are included in net realized gains (losses) in our consolidated statements of operations. Net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed are included in net unrealized gains (losses) in our consolidated statements of operations.

    (4) Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held” balance.

    (5) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (6) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (7) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of PPD to Adjusted PPD* and RLE to Adjusted RLE*:

        Year Ended   As of   Year Ended
        December
    31, 2023
      December
    31, 2023
      December
    31, 2022
      December
    31, 2023
      December
    31, 2023
        RLE/PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE %   $ 131     $ 11,585     $ 12,011     $ 11,798     1.1 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for expenses (income):                    
    Legacy Underwriting                 (139 )     (69 )    
    Net loss reserves incurred in the current period           (30 )           (15 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     17       107       124       116      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     78       246       294       270      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     (1 )     527       572       550      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     2       33       35       34      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE %*   $ 227     $ 12,468     $ 12,897     $ 12,684     1.8 %

    *Non-GAAP measure.

        Year Ended   As of   Year Ended
        December
    31, 2022
      December
    31, 2022
      December
    31, 2021
      December
    31, 2022
      December
    31, 2022
        PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE %   $ 756     $ 12,011     $ 11,926     $ 11,969     6.3 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for expenses (income):                    
    Assumed Life     (55 )           (181 )     (91 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     3       (135 )     (153 )     (144 )    
    Net loss reserves incurred in the current period           (45 )           (23 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     (18 )     124       106       115      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (200 )     294       107       201      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     2       572       573       573      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1       35       37       37      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE %*   $ 489     $ 12,856     $ 12,415     $ 12,637     3.9 %

    *Non-GAAP measure.

        Year Ended   As of   Year Ended
        December
    31, 2021
      December
    31, 2021
      December
    31, 2020
      December
    31, 2021
      December
    31, 2021
        PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/Net loss reserves/RLE %   $ 403     $ 11,926     $ 8,763     $ 10,344     3.9 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments for expenses (income):                    
    Net loss reserves incurred in the current period           (143 )           (72 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     (6 )     (140 )     (955 )     (548 )    
    Assumed Life           (179 )           (90 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     16       106       128       117      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (75 )     107       33       70      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     38       573       615       594      
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     5       37       43       40      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE %*   $ 381     $ 12,287     $ 8,627     $ 10,455     3.6 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of our TIR to our Adjusted TIR*:

      For the Three Months Ended December 31,   For the Year Ended
    December 31,
        2023       2022       2023       2022       2021  
    Investment results                  
    Net investment income $ 176     $ 153     $ 647     $ 455     $ 312  
    Net realized (losses) gains   (10 )     (23 )     (65 )     (111 )     (61 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses)   306       38       528       (1,503 )     178  
    (Losses) income from equity method investments   (9 )     (86 )     13       (74 )     93  
    Other comprehensive income:                  
    Unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   220       87       222       (570 )     (100 )
    TIR ($) $ 683     $ 169     $ 1,345     $ (1,803 )   $ 422  
                       
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                  
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS and trading and funds held-directly managed   (194 )     20       (66 )     1,181       210  
    Unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   (220 )     (87 )     (222 )     570       100  
                       
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ 269     $ 102     $ 1,057     $ (52 )   $ 732  
                       
    Total investments   17,413       18,210       17,413       18,210     $ 19,616  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   830       1,330       830       1,330       2,092  
    Total investable assets $ 18,243     $ 19,540     $ 18,243     $ 19,540     $ 21,708  
                       
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1) $ 18,472     $ 19,503     $ 18,607     $ 20,079     $ 20,840  
    Annualized TIR % (2)   14.8 %     3.5 %     7.2 %   (9.0 )%     2.0 %
                       
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                  
    Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI and net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading instruments   725       1,827       725       1,827       (89 )
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 18,968     $ 21,367     $ 18,968     $ 21,367     $ 21,619  
                       
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (3) $ 19,445     $ 21,380     $ 19,769     $ 21,165     $ 20,561  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4)   5.5 %     1.9 %     5.3 %   (0.2 )%     3.6 %

    (1) This amount is a two period average of the total investable assets for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and a five period average for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.

    (3) This amount is a two period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and a five period average for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above.

    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

  • Net Earnings of $38 million and Return on Equity of 0.9%, Primarily Driven by Investment Results
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share of $282.37 (Adjusted* $277.01) as of September 30, 2023
  • Closed Previously Announced Transaction with AIG, Subsequent to Quarter-End
  • Post-Quarter End, Agreed to Repurchase $191 Million of Ordinary Shares at a 5% Discount to the Trailing 10-Day Volume Weighted Average Price of Enstar Ordinary Shares as of November 3, 2023 (Representing a 19.5% Discount to Book Value Per Ordinary Share as of September 30, 2023)
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today. The third quarter 2023 results with expanded commentary is available on Enstar’s investor relations website at investor.enstargroup.com.

    Third Quarter 2023 Highlights:
  • Net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $38 million, or $2.43 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $432 million, or $25.39 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of 0.9% and Adjusted ROE* of 2.5% for the quarter compared to (9.4)% and (2.5)%, respectively, in the third quarter of 2022. ROE performance was driven by investment returns of $146 million. Adjusted ROE* excludes $80 million of net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed maturities.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $15 million was driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation and property lines of business and a reduction in the provisions for ULAE, partially offset by a charge to increase the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value due to decreases in U.K. corporate bond yields and adverse development on our general casualty and all other line of business. In comparison, RLE of $141 million in the comparative quarter was positively impacted by favorable development in our workers’ compensation and marine, aviation and transit lines of business, as well as income resulting from reductions in the value of certain portfolio liabilities that are held at fair value due to increases in global corporate bond yields. The comparative quarter results were partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of 1.8% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 4.5%, compared to (13.1)% and (1.3)%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Recognized investment results benefited from net realized and unrealized gains on our other investments, including equities, of $86 million and net investment income of $143 million, partially offset by net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed maturities, including other comprehensive income (“OCI”) of $143 million.
  • Signed agreement with American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) to provide protection to AIG on its retained exposure to adverse development on Validus Re carried loss reserves, up to a limit of $400 million. The agreement became effective as of November 1, 2023, corresponding to the closing of AIG’s sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe.

  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Announces Repurchase of $191 Million of Ordinary Shares in Accretive Transaction:

    Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, in two separate transactions, Enstar agreed to repurchase 791,735 ordinary shares from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) and its affiliate, and 50,000 ordinary shares from the Trident V funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (“the Trident V Funds”) at a price of $227.18 per share, totaling approximately $191 million in aggregate. The price represents a 5% discount to the trailing 10-day volume weighted average price of Enstar’s ordinary shares as of the close of business on November 3, 2023. Additionally, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Silvester, will acquire 45,000 ordinary shares for approximately $10 million from the Trident V Funds.

    These transactions are scheduled to close on November 14, 2023.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

    “We maintained strong operational momentum in the third quarter with our agreement with AIG and ongoing execution of our strategic priorities, while delivering year-to-date growth in book value per share.  As we look to the end of 2023, we will rely on our core strengths of scale, claims management experience and our strong balance sheet to continue providing long-term value.”

    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Highlights:
  • Net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $483 million, or $30.05 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $1.1 billion, or $65.61 per diluted ordinary share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
  • ROE of 10.8% and Adjusted ROE* of 10.8%, compared to (19.5)% and (5.2)%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. ROE performance was driven by investment returns of $660 million and a year-to-date net gain recognized on the completion of the novation of the Enhanzed Re reinsurance of a closed block of life annuity policies of $195 million.
  • RLE of $35 million was driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation and property lines of business and a reduction in the provisions for ULAE, partially offset by a charge to increase the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value and adverse development on our general casualty and all other line of business. In comparison, RLE of $476 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was positively impacted by favorable development in our workers’ compensation, professional indemnity/directors and officers and marine, aviation and transit lines of business, as well as income resulting from reductions in the value of certain portfolio liabilities that are held at fair value due to increases in global corporate bond yields. The comparative period results were partially offset by adverse development in our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • Annualized TIR of 4.7% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 5.3%, compared to (13.0)% and (1.0)%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Recognized investment results benefited from net realized and unrealized gains on our other investments, including equities, of $295 million and net investment income of $471 million, partially offset by net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed maturities, including other comprehensive income (“OCI”) of $126 million.
  • Completed $1.9 billion LPT agreement with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”) and AUD $360 million (USD $245 million) LPT with RACQ Insurance Limited (“RACQ”). At closing, we assumed net loss reserves of $2.0 billion from QBE and $179 million from RACQ, respectively.
  • Amended and restated our existing revolving credit agreement, increasing commitments from $600 million to $800 million and increasing the term by five years.
  • Repurchased remaining $341 million of non-voting convertible ordinary shares, at a price that represented a 13% discount to year-end book value at the time the repurchase was negotiated as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, simplifying Enstar’s capital structure. Following the adoption of the long-duration targeted improvements accounting standard which required adjustments to our financial statements (including equity) on a retrospective basis, the price paid in the repurchase transaction represented a 23% discount to year-end book value as reported in and further described in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30,       September 30,    
        2023       2022     $ / pp / bp Change     2023       2022     $ / pp / bp Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics                      
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 38     $ (432 )   $ 470     $ 483     $ (1,133 )   $ 1,616  
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ 128     $ (136 )   $ 264     $ 634     $ (285 )   $ 919  
    ROE   0.9 %   (9.4 )%     10.3 pp     10.8 %   (19.5 )%     30.3 pp
    Annualized ROE                   14.4 %   (26.0 )%     40.4 pp
    Adjusted ROE*   2.5 %   (2.5 )%     5.0 pp     10.8 %   (5.2 )%     16.0 pp
    Annualized Adjusted ROE*               14.4 %   (6.9 )        
                           
    Key Run-off Metrics                      
    Prior period development $ 15     $ 141     $ (126 )   $ 35     $ 476     $ (441 )
    Adjusted prior period development* $ 32     $ 61     $ (29 )   $ 76     $ 237     $ (161 )
    RLE   0.1 %     1.2 %     (1.1 )pp     0.3 %     4.0 %     (3.7 )pp
    Adjusted RLE*   0.2 %     0.5 %     (0.3 )pp     0.6 %     1.9 %     (1.3 )pp
                           
    Key Investment Return Metrics                      
    Total investable assets $ 18,594     $ 19,310     $ (716 )   $ 18,594     $ 19,310     $ (716 )
    Adjusted total investable assets* $ 19,816     $ 21,236     $ (1,420 )   $ 19,816     $ 21,236     $ (1,420 )
    Annualized investment book yield   3.53 %     2.32 %     121 bp     3.73 %     2.15 %     158 bp
    Annualized TIR   1.8 %   (13.1 )%     14.9 pp     4.7 %   (13.0 )%     17.7 pp
    Annualized Adjusted TIR*   4.5 %   (1.3 )%     5.8 pp     5.3 %   (1.0 )%     6.3 pp
                           
                           
                  As of    
    Key Shareholder Metrics             September 30, 2023   December 31, 2022    
    Book value per ordinary share             $ 282.37     $ 262.24     $ 20.13  
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*             $ 277.01     $ 258.92     $ 18.09  

    pp – Percentage point(s)
    bp – Basis point(s)
    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Results of Operations By Segment – For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30,   $
    Change

        September 30,   $
    Change

     
        2023       2022           2023       2022      
    INCOME (in millions of U.S. dollars)            
    Net premiums earned $ 14     $ 1     $ 13     $ 29     $ 27     $ 2  
    Other income:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods                     2       4       (2 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses   1             1       2       1       1  
    All other income         2       (2 )     7       14       (7 )
    Total other income   1       2       (1 )     11       19       (8 )
    Total income   15       3       12       40       46       (6 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                      
    Current period   5       10       (5 )     18       35       (17 )
    Prior periods:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses   (12 )     (46 )     34       (35 )     (183 )     148  
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE   (19 )     (15 )     (4 )     (37 )     (49 )     12  
    Total prior periods   (31 )     (61 )     30       (72 )     (232 )     160  
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (26 )     (51 )     25       (54 )     (197 )     143  
    Acquisition costs         1       (1 )     6       18       (12 )
    General and administrative expenses (1)   44       38       6       130       123       7  
    Total expenses   18       (12 )     30       82       (56 )     138  
                           
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (3 )   $ 15     $ (18 )   $ (42 )   $ 102     $ (144 )

    (1) Includes an adjustment made to correct immaterial errors related to the allocation of third quarter 2022 expenses, which increased general and administrative expenses by $4 million and $14 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net loss from our Run-off segment was $3 million compared to net earnings of $15 million in the comparative quarter, primarily due to:

  • A $30 million decrease in favorable PPD in the current quarter, mainly driven by a $34 million decrease in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in comparison to the comparative quarter.
  • During the third quarter of 2023, we recognized favorable development on our workers’ compensation and property lines of business of $24 million and $17 million, respectively, as a result of favorable claims experience. The results were partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty line of business of $41 million, primarily due to a small number of large losses across several portfolios, particularly on excess business, and adverse development on our all other line of business of $17 million, driven by identified deterioration on abuse claims.
  • In comparison, during the third quarter of 2022 we recognized favorable development of $54 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claim settlements, and favorable development of $28 million on our marine, aviation and transit line of business as a result of lower claim activity. This was partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business of $21 million and $19 million, respectively, primarily due to worse than expected claims experience and adverse development on claims; partially offset by
  • A net favorable change in net premiums earned, current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs of $19 million, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net loss from our Run-off segment was $42 million compared to net earnings of $102 million in the comparative period, primarily due to:

  • A $160 million decrease in favorable PPD, mainly driven by a $148 million decrease in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in comparison to the comparative period.
  • The prior period reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $35 million was driven by net favorable development across multiple Run-off segment lines of business. We recognized $44 million of favorable development on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of continued favorable claims experience and $16 million of favorable development on our property line of business as a result of favorable claims experience. The results were partially offset by $37 million of adverse development in our general casualty line of business, primarily due to a small number of large losses across several portfolios, particularly on excess business, and $18 million of adverse development on our all other line of business, driven by identified deterioration on abuse claims.
  • We also increased our ULAE provision by $21 million as a result of assuming active claims control on our 2022 LPT agreement with Argo, which offset other ULAE reserve adjustments from our run-off operations.
  • In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized favorable development of $104 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claim settlements. We also recognized favorable development of $85 million on our professional indemnity/directors and officers line of business and favorable development of $38 million on our marine, aviation and transit line of business as a result of lower claims activity. This was partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business of $31 million and $20 million, respectively, as a result of worse than expected claims experience and adverse development on claims; partially offset by
  • A net favorable change in net premiums earned, current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs of $31 million, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30,   $
    Change

      September 30,   $
    Change

        2023       2022         2023       2022    
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)            
    INCOME                      
    Net investment income:                      
    Fixed maturities $ 120     $ 94     $ 26     $ 396     $ 247     $ 149  
    Cash and restricted cash   14       2       12       27       3       24  
    Other investments, including equities   15       22       (7 )     62       63       (1 )
    Less: Investment expenses   (6 )     (4 )     (2 )     (14 )     (19 )     5  
    Total net investment income   143       114       29       471       294       177  
    Net realized (losses) gains:                      
    Fixed maturities   (12 )     (23 )     11       (62 )     (88 )     26  
    Other investments, including equities   (2 )     (13 )     11       29       (23 )     52  
    Net realized (losses) gains:   (14 )     (36 )     22       (33 )     (111 )     78  
    Net unrealized gains (losses):                      
    Fixed maturities, trading   (68 )     (391 )     323       (66 )     (1,061 )     995  
    Other investments, including equities   88       (151 )     239       266       (445 )     711  
    Total net unrealized gains (losses):   20       (542 )     562       200       (1,506 )     1,706  
    Total income (loss)   149       (464 )     613       638       (1,323 )     1,961  
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    General and administrative expenses (1)   12       9       3       33       26       7  
    Total expenses   12       9       3       33       26       7  
                           
    (Losses) earnings from equity method investments   (3 )     (20 )     17       22       12       10  
                           
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $ 134     $ (493 )   $ 627     $ 627     $ (1,337 )   $ 1,964  

    (1) Includes an adjustment made to correct immaterial errors related to the allocation of third quarter 2022 expenses, which decreased general and administrative expenses by $0 and $2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net earnings from our Investments segment were $134 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to net losses of $493 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The favorable movement of $627 million was primarily due to:

  • a decrease in net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities of $334 million, primarily as a result of a less significant increase in interest rates across U.S., U.K. and European markets relative to the comparable quarter;
  • net realized and unrealized gains on other investments, including equities, of $86 million, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $164 million in the comparative period. The favorable variance of $250 million was primarily driven by:
  • Net gains for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by our private equity funds, private credit funds, CLO equities and fixed income funds, which are typically recorded on a one quarter lag, largely as a result of second quarter 2023 global equity market performance and tightening high yield credit spreads; in comparison to
  • Net losses for the three months ended September 30, 2022, primarily driven by our public equities, fixed income funds, private equity funds and hedge funds, largely as a result of global equity market declines and widening of high yield credit spreads; and
  • an increase in our net investment income of $29 million, which is primarily due to the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields, deployment of consideration received from deals closed over the past 12 months and the impact of rising interest rates on the $3.3 billion of our average fixed maturities outstanding during the period that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $20 million, which equates to an increase of 168 basis points on those investments in comparison to the prior quarter.
  • Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net earnings from our Investments segment were $627 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to net losses of $1.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The favorable movement of $2.0 billion was primarily due to:

  • a decrease in net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities of $1.0 billion, primarily as a result of a less significant increase in interest rates across U.S., U.K. and European markets relative to the comparative period, in addition to a tightening of credit spreads in the current period;
  • net realized and unrealized gains on other investments, including equities, of $295 million, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $468 million in the comparative period. The favorable variance of $763 million was primarily driven by:
  • Net gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to our public equities, private equity funds, private credit funds and fixed income funds, largely as a result of strong global equity market performance and tightening of high yield credit spreads; in comparison to
  • Net losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, due to our public equities, fixed income funds, CLO equities and hedge funds, largely as a result of global equity market declines and widening of high yield credit spreads; and
  • an increase in our net investment income of $177 million, which is primarily due to the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields, deployment of consideration received from deals closed over the past 12 months and the impact of rising interest rates on the $3.2 billion of our average fixed maturities outstanding during the period that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $76 million, which equates to an increase of 269 basis points on those investments in comparison to the prior period.
  • Income and (Loss) Earnings by Segment – For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022


      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30,       September 30,    
        2023       2022     $ Change     2023       2022     $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME                      
    Run-off $ 15     $ 3     $ 12     $ 40     $ 46     $ (6 )
    Assumed Life   1       2       (1 )     276       17       259  
    Investments   149       (464 )     613       638       (1,323 )     1,961  
    Legacy Underwriting                           8       (8 )
    Subtotal   165       (459 )     624       954       (1,252 )     2,206  
    Corporate and other   (4 )     (7 )     3       (7 )     10       (17 )
    Total income (loss) $ 161     $ (466 )   $ 627     $ 947     $ (1,242 )   $ 2,189  
                           
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS (LOSS)                      
    Run-off (1) $ (3 )   $ 15     $ (18 )   $ (42 )   $ 102     $ (144 )
    Assumed Life   1       (7 )     8       276       15       261  
    Investments (1)   134       (493 )     627       627       (1,337 )     1,964  
    Legacy Underwriting                                  
    Total segment net earnings (loss)   132       (485 )     617       861       (1,220 )     2,081  
    Corporate and other (1)   (94 )     53       (147 )     (378 )     87       (465 )
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 38     $ (432 )   $ 470     $ 483     $ (1,133 )   $ 1,616  
                           

    (1) Third quarter 2022 presentation of segment results include an adjustment made to correct immaterial errors related to the allocation of expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, Run-off segment general and administrative expenses increased by $4 million and $14 million, respectively, Investment segment general and administrative expenses decreased by $0 and $2 million, respectively, and Corporate and other activities general and administrative expenses decreased by $4 million and $12 million, respectively.

    For additional detail on the Assumed Life segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and Corporate and other activities, please refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

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    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

    For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

      Three Months Ended
    September 30,
      Nine Months Ended September 30,
        2023       2022       2023       2022  
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    INCOME              
    Net premiums earned $ 14     $ 4     $ 29     $ 52  
    Net investment income   143       116       471       302  
    Net realized losses   (14 )     (36 )     (33 )     (111 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses)   20       (546 )     200       (1,518 )
    Other (expense) income   (2 )     (4 )     280       33  
    Total income (loss)   161       (466 )     947       (1,242 )
                   
    EXPENSES              
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses              
    Current period   5       13       18       39  
    Prior periods   (15 )     (141 )     (35 )     (476 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (10 )     (128 )     (17 )     (437 )
    Policyholder benefit expenses         7             25  
    Amortization of net deferred charge assets   34       21       75       60  
    Acquisition costs               6       20  
    General and administrative expenses   91       66       265       234  
    Interest expense   22       23       67       71  
    Net foreign exchange gains   (23 )     (17 )     (24 )     (27 )
    Total expenses   114       (28 )     372       (54 )
                   
    EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   47       (438 )     575       (1,188 )
    Income tax benefit (expense)   7       (8 )     12       (4 )
    (Losses) earnings from equity method investments   (3 )     (20 )     22       12  
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS)   51       (466 )     609       (1,180 )
    Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (4 )     43       (99 )     74  
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR   47       (423 )     510       (1,106 )
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )     (27 )     (27 )
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 38     $ (432 )   $ 483     $ (1,133 )
                   
    Earnings (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:        
    Basic $ 2.46     $ (25.39 )   $ 30.26     $ (65.61 )
    Diluted $ 2.43     $ (25.39 )   $ 30.05     $ (65.61 )
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic   15,464,824       17,013,348       15,962,910       17,269,870  
    Diluted   15,606,105       17,126,880       16,070,925       17,382,578  
                                   

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 

      September 30, 2023   December 31, 2022
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 4     $ 14  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $59; 2022 — $37)   59       38  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   1,904       2,370  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $5,901; 2022 — $5,871; net of allowance: 2023 — $23; 2022 — $33)   5,267       5,223  
    Funds held – directly managed   2,678       2,040  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2023 — $831; 2022 — $1,357)   881       1,250  
    Other investments, at fair value (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2023 – $63; 2022 – $3)   3,637       3,296  
    Equity method investments   409       397  
    Total investments   14,839       14,628  
    Cash and cash equivalents   497       822  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   387       508  
    Accrued interest receivable   74       72  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2023 — $134; 2022 — $131)   735       856  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   214       275  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2023 and 2022 — $5)   173       177  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   2,871       3,582  
    Net deferred charge assets   763       658  
    Other assets   478       576  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 21,031     $ 22,154  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 11,836     $ 11,721  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,108       1,286  
    Future policyholder benefits         821  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   572       607  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   230       100  
    Debt obligations   1,831       1,829  
    Other liabilities   384       462  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   15,961       16,826  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS   183       168  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2023: 16,031,203; 2022: 17,588,050):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 16,031,203; 2022: 15,990,338)   16       16  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 1,192,941)         1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 404,771)          
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2023 and 2022: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred shares 2023 and 2022: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2023 and 2022: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   455       766  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (570 )     (302 )
    Retained earnings   4,889       4,406  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   4,877       4,974  
    Noncontrolling interests   10       186  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   4,887       5,160  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 21,031     $ 22,154  


    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized and unrealized (gains)/losses on fixed maturity investments recognized in our income statement, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investments without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations and other items that we separately disclose.

    The following table presents more information on each non-GAAP measure. The results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures are set forth further below.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding

      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity   Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.

    We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as: 
  • we typically hold most of our fixed maturities until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and 
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.

    We include fair value adjustments as non-GAAP adjustments to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as they are non-cash charges that are not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios. 

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net earnings from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any),
    -net earnings from discontinued operations (if any),
    -tax effects of adjustments, and
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves.

      Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 

    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.

    The following components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 
  • Prior to the settlement of the contractual arrangements, the results of our Legacy Underwriting segment were economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(2); as such, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies;
  • The results of our Assumed Life segment relate only to our prior exposure to active property catastrophe business; as this business was not in run-off, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE;
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable); and
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We include our performance in managing claims and estimated future expenses on our defendant A&E liabilities because such performance is relevant to assessing our claims management strategies even though such liabilities are not included within the loss reserves.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.

    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life operations
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of net ultimate liabilities and reduction in estimated future expenses of our defendant A&E liabilities.

     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant A&E liability exposures and estimated future expenses.

     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.

      Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.
    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.

     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (2) The reinsurance contractual arrangements (including the Capacity Lease Agreement) described in Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 were settled during the second quarter of 2023. As a result of the settlement, we do not expect to record any transactions in the Legacy Underwriting segment in 2023.

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

        September 30, 2023   December 31, 2022
        Equity (1)     Ordinary Shares     Per Share Amount   Equity (1) (2)     Ordinary Shares     Per Share Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 4,367       15,465,573     $ 282.37     $ 4,464       17,022,420     $ 262.24  
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                                
    Share-based compensation plans         298,932               218,171      
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*   $ 4,367       15,764,505     $ 277.01     $ 4,464       17,240,591     $ 258.92  

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12. Refer to Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 for further information.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of ROE to Adjusted ROE* and Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended    
      September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022    
      Net earnings (loss) (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net earnings (loss) (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE     Annualized (Adj) ROE  
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    Net earnings (loss)/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1) $ 38     $ 4,403     0.9 %   3.5 %   $ (432 )   $ 4,619     (9.4 )%   (37.4 )%
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                                  
    Net realized losses on fixed maturities, AFS (2) / Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS (3)   12       550               23       574              
    Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, trading (2) / Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, trading (3)   22       337               157       329              
    Net realized and unrealized losses on funds held – directly managed (2) / Net unrealized losses on funds held – directly managed (3)   46       166               238       342              
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (4)   12       (312 )             (82 )     (239 )            
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   4       (116 )             4       (99 )            
    Tax effects of adjustments (5)   (6 )                   (2 )                  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (6)                       (42 )                  
    Adjusted operating income (loss)/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ 128     $ 5,028     2.5 %   10.2 %   $ (136 )   $ 5,526     (2.5 )%   (9.8 )%

    (1) Net earnings (loss) comprises net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS and funds held – directly managed are included in net realized gains (losses) in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed are included in net unrealized gains (losses) in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
    (3) Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (4) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (5) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (6) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

      Nine Months Ended    
      September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022    
      Net earnings (loss) (1)   Opening equity (1)(2)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net earnings (loss) (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE     Annualized (Adj) ROE  
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    Net earnings (loss)/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1) $ 483     $ 4,464     10.8 %   14.4 %   $ (1,133 )   $ 5,813     (19.5 )%   (26.0 )%
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                                  
    Net realized losses on fixed maturities, AFS (3) / Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS (4)   55       647               88       36              
    Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, trading (3) / Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, trading (4)   24       400               556       (134 )            
    Net realized and unrealized losses on funds held – directly managed (3) / Net unrealized losses on funds held – directly managed (4)   49       780               517       9              
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (5)   24       (294 )             (228 )     (107 )            
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   13       (124 )             11       (106 )            
    Tax effects of adjustments (6)   (12 )                   (6 )                  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (7)   (2 )                   (90 )                  
    Adjusted operating income (loss)/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ 634     $ 5,873     10.8 %   14.4 %   $ (285 )   $ 5,511     (5.2 )%   (6.9 )%

    (1) Net earnings (loss) comprises net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12. Refer to Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.
    (3) Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, AFS and funds held – directly managed are included in net realized gains (losses) in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed are included in net unrealized gains (losses) in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
    (4) Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (5) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (6) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (7) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of RLE to Adjusted RLE* and Annualized RLE to Annualized Adjusted RLE*:

        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        September 30, 2023   September 30, 2023   June 30, 2023   September 30, 2023   September 30, 2023
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 15   $ 12,155     $ 12,939     $ 12,547     0.1 %   0.5 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
    Net loss reserves – current period         (15 )     (11 )     (13 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     4     112       116       114          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     12     292       312       302          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities         533       550       542          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1     33       34       33          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/ Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 32   $ 13,110     $ 13,940     $ 13,525     0.2 %   0.9 %


        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022   June 30, 2022   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 141     $ 11,819     $ 12,524     $ 12,172     1.2 %   4.6 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
    Net loss reserves – current period           (36 )     (25 )     (31 )        
    Assumed Life           (141 )     (149 )     (145 )        
    Legacy Underwriting     (2 )     (137 )     (140 )     (139 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     4       95       99       97          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (82 )     305       239       272          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           572       574       573          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E           35       36       36          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 61     $ 12,512     $ 13,158     $ 12,835     0.5 %   1.9 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

        Nine Months Ended   As of   Nine Months Ended
        September 30, 2023   September 30, 2023   December 31, 2022   September 30, 2023   September 30, 2023
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 35   $ 12,155     $ 12,011     $ 12,083     0.3 %   0.4 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
    Net loss reserves – current period         (15 )           (8 )        
    Legacy Underwriting               (139 )     (69 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     13     112       124       118          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     24     292       294       293          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     2     533       572       553          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     2     33       35       34          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 76   $ 13,110     $ 12,897     $ 13,004     0.6 %   0.8 %


        Nine Months Ended   As of   Nine Months Ended
        September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 476     $ 11,819     $ 11,926     $ 11,873     4.0 %   5.3 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
    Net loss reserves – current period           (36 )           (18 )        
    Assumed Life     (29 )     (141 )     (181 )     (161 )        
    Legacy Underwriting     2       (137 )     (153 )     (146 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     11       95       106       101          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (228 )     305       107       206          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     4       572       574       573          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E   $ 1     $ 35     $ 36     $ 36          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 237     $ 12,512     $ 12,415     $ 12,464     1.9 %   2.5 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended   Nine months ended
      September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income $ 143     $ 116     $ 471     $ 302  
    Net realized losses              
    Fixed maturities, AFS   (12 )     (23 )     (55 )     (88 )
    Funds held – directly managed               (7 )      
    Net losses recognized on equity securities sold during the period         (11 )     23       (21 )
    Investment derivatives   (2 )     (2 )     6       (2 )
    Net realized losses   (14 )     (36 )     (33 )     (111 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains              
    Fixed maturities, trading   (22 )     (157 )     (24 )     (556 )
    Funds held – directly managed   (46 )     (238 )     (42 )     (517 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities still held at the reporting date   17       (82 )     86       (284 )
    Other investments   68       (65 )     180       (141 )
    Investment derivatives   3       (4 )           (20 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses)   20       (546 )     200       (1,518 )
    (Losses) earnings from equity method investments   (3 )     (20 )     22       12  
    Other comprehensive income:              
    Unrealized (losses) gains on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   (63 )     (175 )     2       (657 )
    TIR ($) $ 83     $ (661 )   $ 662     $ (1,972 )
                   
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS and trading, and funds held-directly managed   80       418       128       1,161  
    Unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   63       175     $ (2 )   $ 657  
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ 226     $ (68 )   $ 788     $ (154 )
                   
    Total investments $ 14,839     $ 14,226     $ 14,839     $ 14,226  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   884       1,357       884       1,357  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   2,871       3,727       2,871       3,727  
    Total investable assets $ 18,594     $ 19,310     $ 18,594     $ 19,310  
                   
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1)   18,951       20,140       18,684       20,192  
    Annualized TIR % (2)   1.8 %   (13.1 )%     4.7 %   (13.0 )%
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI and net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, trading and funds held – directly managed   1,222       1,926       1,222       1,926  
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 19,816     $ 21,236     $ 19,816     $ 21,236  
                   
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value* (3) $ 20,089     $ 21,728     $ 19,955     $ 21,093  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4)   4.5 %   (1.3 )%     5.3 %   (1.0 )%

    (1) This amount is a two and four period average of the total investable assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.
    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.
    (3) This amount is a two and four period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as presented above.
    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.
    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2023.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2023.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Closes Previously Announced Transaction With AIG

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has closed the previously announced transaction with American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) to provide protection to AIG on its retained exposure to adverse development on Validus Re’s loss reserves.

    The cover became effective as of the closing of AIG’s sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe on November 1, 2023, when all regulatory approvals were obtained and all closing conditions were satisfied.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Adverse Development Cover Agreement with AIG

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) to provide AIG with protection against adverse development on the portion of Validus Re’s loss reserves that AIG retains exposure to following the closing of AIG’s sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe.

    Per the agreement, Enstar will provide $400 million of adverse development cover in excess of carried loss reserves on assumed reinsurance contracts underwritten by Validus Re.

    The adverse development cover is expected to become effective at the time of closing of AIG’s sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our agreement today with AIG is a further testament to our expertise in executing bespoke solutions that help deliver our partner’s strategic objectives. This transaction demonstrates the continued versatility of legacy risk solutions as a source of value creation, and our continued commitment toward sourcing and executing top-quality transactions.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:         Group Communications
    Telephone:     +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2023.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2023.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

  • Net Earnings of $21 million and Return on Equity of 0.5%, primarily driven by investment results
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share grew 8.6% to $284.76 (Adjusted* $279.37) as of June 30, 2023
  • Completed Loss Portfolio Transfers with QBE and RACQ
  • Received upgrade from S&P on long-term issuer credit rating
  • Extended term to May 2028 and upsized revolving credit agreement by $200 million to $800 million at lower cost of capital
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today. An audio presentation reviewing the second quarter 2023 results with expanded commentary is available on Enstar’s investor relations website at investor.enstargroup.com.

    Second Quarter 2023 Highlights:

             
  • Net earnings of $21 million, or $1.34 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net loss of $434 million, or $25.20 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of 0.5% and Adjusted ROE* of 2.1% for the quarter compared to (8.2)% and (1.6)%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2022. ROE performance was driven by investment returns of $159 million. Adjusted ROE* excludes $89 million of net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed maturities.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $10 million, driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation line of business. In comparison, RLE of $159 million in the prior-year period benefited from favorable development on our professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business and reductions in the value of certain portfolio liabilities that are held at fair value due to increases in interest rates.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of 3.0% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 5.1%, compared to (15.2)% and (2.2)%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Recognized investment results benefited from net realized and unrealized gains on our other investments, including equities, of $62 million and net investment income of $172 million, partially offset by net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed maturities, including other comprehensive income (“OCI”) of $111 million.
  • Completed $1.9 billion LPT agreement with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”) and AUD $360 million (USD $245 million) LPT with RACQ Insurance Limited (“RACQ”). At closing, we assumed net loss reserves of $2.0 billion from QBE and $179 million from RACQ, respectively.
  • Amended and restated our existing revolving credit agreement, increasing commitments from $600 million to $800 million and increasing the term by five years.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

     

    “Our momentum from the beginning of the year continued into the second quarter, as we delivered solid net earnings through improved year-over-year performance in our investment portfolio and positive RLE. Operationally, we completed both our $2.0 billion LPT transaction with QBE, and our $179 million LPT transaction with RACQ. The strength of our balance sheet and continued performance was recognized by S&P who recently upgraded our long-term credit rating to BBB+. We continue to maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities and will remain selective in adding only those that can offer compelling risk-adjusted returns. With our scale, differentiated expertise, claims management function and strong balance sheet, we remain well-positioned to provide long-term value to our shareholders.”

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Highlights:

     
  • Net earnings of $445 million, or $27.19 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net loss of $701 million, or $40.29 per diluted ordinary share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
  • ROE of 10.0% and Adjusted ROE* of 8.6%, compared to (12.1)% and (2.7)%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. ROE performance was driven by investment returns of $514 million and a net gain recognized on the completion of the novation of the Enhanzed Re reinsurance of a closed block of life annuity policies of $194 million. Adjusted ROE* excludes $48 million of net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed maturities.
  • RLE of $20 million, driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation line of business and partially offset by increases in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value. In comparison, RLE of $335 million in the prior-year period benefited from favorable loss activity in our professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business, reductions in the value of certain portfolio liabilities that are held at fair value due to increases in interest rates and favorable results on our inactive catastrophe programs held by Enhanzed Re.
  • Annualized TIR of 6.1% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 5.6%, compared to (12.8)% and (0.8)%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Recognized investment results benefited from net realized and unrealized gains on our fixed maturities, including OCI, and other investments, including equities, of $226 million and net investment income of $328 million.
  • Repurchased remaining $341 million of non-voting convertible ordinary shares, at a price that represented a 13% discount to year-end book value at the time the repurchase was negotiated as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, simplifying Enstar’s capital structure. Following the adoption of ASU 2018-12 on a retrospective basis, the price paid in the repurchase transaction represented a 23% discount to year-end book value as reported in and further described in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

     

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,       June 30,    
      2023   2022   $ / pp / bp Change   2023   2022   $ / pp / bp Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics                      
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 21     $ (434 )   $ 455     $ 445     $ (701 )   $ 1,146  
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ 105     $ (89 )   $ 194     $ 506     $ (149 )   $ 655  
    ROE   0.5 %   (8.2 )%   8.7  pp     10.0 %   (12.1 )%   22.1  pp
    Annualized ROE               19.9 %   (24.1 )%   44.0  pp
    Adjusted ROE*   2.1 %   (1.6 )%   3.7  pp     8.6 %   (2.7 )%   11.3  pp
    Annualized Adjusted ROE*               17.2 %   (5.4 )%   22.6  pp
                           
    Key Run-off Metrics                      
    Prior period development $ 10     $ 159     $ (149 )   $ 20     $ 335     $ (315 )
    Adjusted prior period development* $ 8     $ 123     $ (115 )   $ 44     $ 176     $ (132 )
    RLE   0.1 %     1.3 %   (1.2 ) pp     0.2 %     2.7 %   (2.5 ) pp
    Adjusted RLE*   0.1 %     1.0 %   (0.9 ) pp     0.3 %     1.4 %   (1.1 ) pp
                           
    Key Investment Return Metrics                      
    Total investable assets $ 19,219     $ 20,869     $ (1,650 )   $ 19,219     $ 20,869     $ (1,650 )
    Adjusted total investable assets* $ 20,272     $ 22,115     $ (1,843 )   $ 20,272     $ 22,115     $ (1,843 )
    Investment book yield   4.47 %     2.32 %   215  bp     3.78 %     2.03 %   175  bp
    Annualized TIR   3.0 %   (15.2 )%   18.2  pp     6.1 %   (12.8 )%   18.9  pp
    Annualized Adjusted TIR*   5.1 %   (2.2 )%   7.3  pp     5.6 %   (0.8 )%   6.4  pp
                           
                           
                  As of    
    Key Shareholder Metrics             June 30, 2023   December 31, 2022    
    Book value per ordinary share             $ 284.76     $ 262.24     $ 22.52  
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*             $ 279.37     $ 258.92     $ 20.45  

    pp – Percentage point(s)
    bp – Basis point(s)
    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Results of Operations By Segment – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023, and 2022

     

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

      Three Months Ended
          Six Months Ended
       
      June 30,
      $
      June 30,
      $
      2023   2022   Change   2023   2022   Change
    INCOME (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net premiums earned $ 7     $ 9     $ (2 )   $ 15     $ 26     $ (11 )
    Other income:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods         1       (1 )     2       4       (2 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses         1       (1 )     1       1        
    All other income   5       5             7       12       (5 )
    Total other income   5       7       (2 )     10       17       (7 )
    Total income   12       16       (4 )     25       43       (18 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                      
    Current period   3       14       (11 )     13       25       (12 )
    Prior periods:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses   (8 )     (108 )     100       (23 )     (137 )     114  
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE         (13 )     13       (18 )     (34 )     16  
    Total prior periods   (8 )     (121 )     113       (41 )     (171 )     130  
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (5 )     (107 )     102       (28 )     (146 )     118  
    Acquisition costs   4       9       (5 )     6       17       (11 )
    General and administrative expenses   47       36       11       86       75       11  
    Total expenses   46       (62 )     108       64       (54 )     118  
                           
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (34 )   $ 78     $ (112 )   $ (39 )   $ 97     $ (136 )
                                                   

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net loss from our Run-off segment was $34 million compared to net earnings of $78 million in the comparative quarter, primarily due to:

  • A $113 million decrease in favorable PPD in the current quarter, mainly driven by a $100 million decrease in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in comparison to the comparative quarter.
  • During the second quarter of 2023, we recognized favorable development of $9 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of continued favorable claims experience, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year.
  • We also increased our ULAE provision by $21 million as a result of assuming active claims control on our 2022 LPT agreement with Argo, which offset other ULAE reserve adjustments from our run-off operations.
  • In comparison, during the second quarter of 2022 we recognized favorable development of $78 million and $16 million on our professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business, respectively, as a result of favorable loss activity, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year; partially offset by
  • Reductions in current quarter net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs that were greater than the reductions in net premiums earned, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net loss from our Run-off segment was $39 million compared to net earnings of $97 million in the comparative period, primarily due to:

  • A $130 million decrease in favorable PPD, mainly driven by a $114 million decrease in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in comparison to the comparative period.
  • We recognized favorable development of $20 million on our workers’ compensation line of business during the first half of 2023 as a result of continued favorable claims experience, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year.
  • We also increased our ULAE provision by $21 million as a result of assuming active claims control on our 2022 LPT agreement with Argo, which offset other ULAE reserve adjustments from our run-off operations.
  • In comparison, during the first half of 2022, we recognized favorable development of $81 million and $50 million on our professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business, respectively, as a result of favorable loss activity, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year; partially offset by
  • Reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs that were greater than the reductions in net premiums earned, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended
          Six Months Ended
       
      June 30,
      $
      June 30,
      $
      2023   2022   Change   2023   2022   Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME                      
    Net investment income:                      
    Fixed maturities $ 145     $ 85     $ 60     $ 276     $ 153     $ 123  
    Cash and restricted cash   8       1       7       13       1       12  
    Other investments, including equities   23       22       1       47       41       6  
    Less: Investment expenses   (4 )     (4 )           (8 )     (15 )     7  
    Total net investment income   172       104       68       328       180       148  
    Net realized gains (losses):                      
    Fixed maturities   (25 )     (30 )     5       (50 )     (65 )     15  
    Other investments, including equities   42       (8 )     50       31       (10 )     41  
    Net realized gains (losses):   17       (38 )     55       (19 )     (75 )     56  
    Net unrealized gains (losses):                      
    Fixed maturities, trading   (64 )     (377 )     313       2       (670 )     672  
    Other investments, including equities   20       (212 )     232       178       (294 )     472  
    Total net unrealized (losses) gains:   (44 )     (589 )     545       180       (964 )     1,144  
    Total income (loss)   145       (523 )     668       489       (859 )     1,348  
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    General and administrative expenses   10       10             21       19       2  
    Total expenses   10       10             21       19       2  
                           
    Earnings from equity method investments   14       1       13       25       32       (7 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $ 149     $ (532 )   $ 681     $ 493     $ (846 )   $ 1,339  
                                                   

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net earnings from our Investments segment were $149 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to net losses of $532 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The favorable movement of $681 million was primarily due to:

  • a decrease in net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities of $318 million, primarily as a result of a less significant increase in interest rates across U.S., U.K. and European markets and tightening of credit spreads relative to the comparable quarter;
  • net realized and unrealized gains on other investments, including equities, of $62 million, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $220 million in the comparative period. The favorable variance of $282 million was primarily driven by:
  • Net gains for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily driven by our public equities, private equity funds, fixed income funds and private credit funds, largely as a result of global equity market performance and tightening high yield credit spreads; in comparison to
  • Net losses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily driven by our fixed income funds, public equities and CLO equities, largely as a result of global equity market declines and the widening of high yield credit spreads. This was partially offset by gains on our private equity funds, private credit funds and real estate funds for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which are typically recorded on a one quarter lag; and
  • an increase in our net investment income of $68 million, which is primarily due to the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields, deployment of consideration received from deals closed in the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023 and the impact of rising interest rates on the $3.1 billion of our fixed maturities that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $28 million, which equates to an increase of 326 basis points on those investments in comparison to the prior quarter.
  • Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 versus 2022: Net earnings from our Investments segment was $493 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to net losses of $846 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The favorable movement of $1.3 billion was primarily due to:

  • a decrease in net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities of $687 million, primarily driven by a net decline in interest rates and tightening of credit spreads in the current period, in comparison to an increase in interest rates across U.S., U.K. and European markets and widening of credit spreads in the prior period;
  • net realized and unrealized gains on other investments, including equities, of $209 million, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $304 million in the comparative period. The favorable variance of $513 million was primarily driven by:
  • Net gains for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily from our public equities, private equity funds, private credit funds and fixed income funds, largely as a result of strong global equity market performance and tightening of high yield credit spreads; in comparison to
  • Net losses for the six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by our fixed income funds, public equities, hedge funds and CLO equities, largely as a result of global equity market declines and the widening of high yield credit spreads. This was partially offset by gains on our private equity funds, private credit funds and real estate funds, which are typically recorded on a one quarter lag; and
  • an increase in our net investment income of $148 million, which is primarily due to the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields, deployment of consideration received from deals closed in the second half of 2022 and the first six months of 2023 and the impact of rising interest rates on the $3.1 billion of our fixed maturities that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $56 million, which equates to an increase of 346 basis points on those investments in comparison to the prior period.
  • Income and (Loss) Earnings by Segment – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

     


      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,       June 30,    
      2023   2022   $ Change   2023   2022   $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME                      
    Run-off $ 12     $ 16     $ (4 )   $ 25     $ 43     $ (18 )
    Assumed Life         1       (1 )     275       15       260  
    Investments   145       (523 )     668       489       (859 )     1,348  
    Legacy Underwriting         6       (6 )           8       (8 )
    Subtotal   157       (500 )     657       789       (793 )     1,582  
    Corporate and other   (3 )     14       (17 )     (3 )     17       (20 )
    Total income (loss) $ 154     $ (486 )   $ 640     $ 786     $ (776 )   $ 1,562  
                           
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS (LOSS)                      
    Run-off $ (34 )   $ 78     $ (112 )   $ (39 )   $ 97     $ (136 )
    Assumed Life         (7 )     7       275       22       253  
    Investments   149       (532 )     681       493       (846 )     1,339  
    Legacy Underwriting                                  
    Total segment net earnings (loss)   115       (461 )     576       729       (727 )     1,456  
    Corporate and other   (94 )     27       (121 )     (284 )     26       (310 )
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 21     $ (434 )   $ 455     $ 445     $ (701 )   $ 1,146  
                           

    For additional detail on the Assumed Life segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and Corporate and other activities, please refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023.

    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

     

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

      Three Months Ended
    June 30,
      Six Months Ended
    June 30,
      2023   2022   2023   2022
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    INCOME              
    Net premiums earned $ 7     $ 14     $ 15     $ 48  
    Net investment income   172       106       328       186  
    Net realized gains (losses)   17       (38 )     (19 )     (75 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains   (44 )     (591 )     180       (972 )
    Other income   2       23       282       37  
    Total income (loss)   154       (486 )     786       (776 )
                   
    EXPENSES              
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses              
    Current period   3       13       13       26  
    Prior periods   (10 )     (159 )     (20 )     (335 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (7 )     (146 )     (7 )     (309 )
    Policyholder benefit expenses         6             18  
    Amortization of net deferred charge assets   24       21       41       39  
    Acquisition costs   4       12       6       20  
    General and administrative expenses   85       83       174       168  
    Interest expense   22       23       45       48  
    Net foreign exchange losses (gains)   5       (13 )     (1 )     (10 )
    Total expenses   133       (14 )     258       (26 )
                   
    EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   21       (472 )     528       (750 )
    Income tax benefit   4       4       5       4  
    Earnings from equity method investments   14       1       25       32  
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS)   39       (467 )     558       (714 )
    Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (9 )     42       (95 )     31  
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR   30       (425 )     463       (683 )
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )     (18 )     (18 )
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 21     $ (434 )   $ 445     $ (701 )
                   
    Earnings (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:        
    Basic $ 1.36     $ (25.20 )   $ 27.44     $ (40.29 )
    Diluted $ 1.34     $ (25.20 )   $ 27.19     $ (40.29 )
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic   15,460,318       17,224,449       16,216,080       17,400,257  
    Diluted   15,660,981       17,470,691       16,366,517       17,634,698  
                                   

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

      June 30, 2023   December 31, 2022
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 6     $ 14  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $59; 2022 — $37)   59       38  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   2,038       2,370  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $5,901; 2022 — $5,871; net of allowance: 2023 — $24; 2022 — $33)   5,351       5,223  
    Funds held – directly managed, at fair value   2,669       2,040  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2023 — $953; 2022 — $1,357)   965       1,250  
    Other investments, at fair value (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2023 – $32; 2022 – $3)   3,416       3,296  
    Equity method investments   424       397  
    Total investments   14,928       14,628  
    Cash and cash equivalents   768       822  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   418       508  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2023 — $135; 2022 — $131)   846       856  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   247       275  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2023 and 2022 — $5)   175       177  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   3,105       3,582  
    Net deferred charge assets   797       658  
    Other assets   577       648  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 21,861     $ 22,154  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 12,664     $ 11,721  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,170       1,286  
    Future policyholder benefits         821  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   587       607  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   96       100  
    Debt obligations   1,830       1,829  
    Other liabilities   412       462  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   16,759       16,826  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS   178       168  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2023: 16,027,816; 2022: 17,588,050):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 16,027,816; 2022: 15,990,338)   16       16  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 1,192,941)         1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 404,771)          
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2023 and 2022: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred Shares 2023 and 2022: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2023 and 2022: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   447       766  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (488 )     (302 )
    Retained earnings   4,851       4,406  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   4,913       4,974  
    Noncontrolling interests   11       186  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   4,924       5,160  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 21,861     $ 22,154  
                   

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

             

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized and unrealized (gains)/losses on fixed maturity investments recognized in our income statement, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investments without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations and other items that we separately disclose.

    The following table presents more information on each non-GAAP measure. The results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures are set forth further below.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding

      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity

      Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.

    We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as: 
  • we typically hold most of our fixed maturities until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and 
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.  
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.    

    We include fair value adjustments as non-GAAP adjustments to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as they are non-cash charges that are not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios. 

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net earnings from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.   

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.

    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any),
    -net earnings from discontinued operations (if any),
    -tax effects of adjustments, and
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves.

      Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 
      
    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.    
     
    The following components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 
  • Prior to the settlement of the contractual arrangements, the results of our Legacy Underwriting segment were economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(2); as such, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies;  
  • The results of our Assumed Life segment relate only to our prior exposure to active property catastrophe business; as this business was not in run-off, the results were not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE;  
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable); and
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We include our performance in managing claims and estimated future expenses on our defendant A&E liabilities because such performance is relevant to assessing our claims management strategies even though such liabilities are not included within the loss reserves.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.

    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life operations
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:  
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of net ultimate liabilities and reduction in estimated future expenses of our defendant A&E liabilities.

     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant A&E liability exposures and estimated future expenses.

     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.

      Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.

    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.

     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (2) The reinsurance contractual arrangements (including the Capacity Lease Agreement) described in Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 were settled during the second quarter of 2023. As a result of the settlement, we do not expect to record any transactions in the Legacy Underwriting segment in 2023.

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

     

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

        June 30, 2023   December 31, 2022
        Equity(1)   Ordinary Shares
      Per Share Amount   Equity(1) (2)   Ordinary Shares
      Per Share Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 4,403     15,462,186     $ 284.76     $ 4,464     17,022,420     $ 262.24  
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                            
    Share-based compensation plans       298,129             218,171      
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*   $ 4,403     15,760,315     $ 279.37     $ 4,464     17,240,591     $ 258.92  

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12. Refer to Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023 for further information.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of ROE to Adjusted ROE* and Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended    
      June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022    
      Net earnings (loss)(1)   Opening equity(1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net earnings (loss)(1)   Opening equity(1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    Net earnings (loss)/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE(1) $ 21     $ 4,367     0.5 %   1.9 %   $ (434 )   $ 5,299     (8.2 )%   (32.8 )%
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                                  
    Remove:                                  
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities and funds held – directly managed(2)   89       994               409       458              
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(3)   (8 )     (278 )             (48 )     (201 )            
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   6       (121 )             5       (104 )            
    Tax effects of adjustments(4)   (3 )                   22                    
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests(5)                       (43 )                  
    Adjusted operating income (loss)/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ 105     $ 4,962     2.1 %   8.5 %   $ (89 )   $ 5,452     (1.6 )%   (6.6 )%

    (1) Net earnings (loss) comprises net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturities. Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

      Six Months Ended    
      June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022    
      Net earnings (loss)(1)   Opening equity(1)(2)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net earnings (loss)(1)   Opening equity(1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    Net earnings (loss)/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE(1) $ 445     $ 4,464     10.0 %   19.9 %   $ (701 )   $ 5,813     (12.1 )%   (24.1 )%
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                                  
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized gains on fixed maturities and funds held – directly managed(3)   48       1,827               743       (89 )            
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(4)   12       (294 )             (146 )     (107 )            
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   9       (124 )             7       (106 )            
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                                          
    Tax effects of adjustments(5)   (6 )                   (4 )                  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests(6)   (2 )                   (48 )                  
    Adjusted operating income (loss)/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ 506     $ 5,873     8.6 %   17.2 %   $ (149 )   $ 5,511     (2.7 )%   (5.4 )%

    (1) Net earnings (loss) comprises net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12. Refer to Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023 for further information.
    (3) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturities. Our fixed maturities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (4) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (5) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (6) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of RLE to Adjusted RLE* and Annualized RLE to Annualized Adjusted RLE*:

        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        June 30, 2023   June 30, 2023   March 31, 2023   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2023
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 10     $ 12,939     $ 11,226     $ 12,082     0.1 %   0.3 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
    Net loss reserves – current period           (11 )     (9 )     (10 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     6       116       121       119          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     (8 )     312       278       295          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           550       560       555          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E           34       34       34          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/ Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 8     $ 13,940     $ 12,210     $ 13,075     0.1 %   0.2 %
                                                 


        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        June 30, 2022   June 30, 2022   March 31, 2022   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2022
        RLE / PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 159     $ 12,524     $ 11,300     $ 11,912     1.3 %   5.3 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
    Net loss reserves – current period           (25 )     (13 )     (19 )        
    Assumed Life           (149 )     (152 )     (151 )        
    Legacy Underwriting     5       (140 )     (143 )     (142 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     5       99       104       102          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     (48 )     239       201       220          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     1       574       586       580          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1       36       37       37          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 123     $ 13,158     $ 11,920     $ 12,539     1.0 %   3.9 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

        Six Months Ended   As of   Six Months Ended
        June 30, 2023   June 30, 2023   December 31, 2022   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2023
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 20   $ 12,939     $ 12,011     $ 12,475     0.2 %   0.3 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
    Net loss reserves – current period         (11 )           (6 )        
    Legacy Underwriting               (139 )     (70 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     9     116       124       120          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     12     312       294       303          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     2     550       572       561          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E     1     34       35       35          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 44   $ 13,940     $ 12,897     $ 13,418     0.3 %   0.7 %
                                               


        Six Months Ended   As of
      Six Months Ended
        June 30, 2022   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022
      June 30, 2022
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves
      RLE %   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE   $ 335     $ 12,524     $ 11,926     $ 12,225     2.7 %   5.5 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                      
    Net loss reserves – current period           (25 )           (13 )        
    Assumed Life     (29 )     (149 )     (181 )     (165 )        
    Legacy Underwriting     4       (140 )     (153 )     (147 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     7       99       106       103          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     (146 )     239       107       173          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     4       574       573       574          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E   $ 1     $ 36     $ 37     $ 37          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 176     $ 13,158     $ 12,415     $ 12,787     1.4 %   2.8 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended   Six months ended
      June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income $ 172     $ 106     $ 328     $ 186  
    Net realized gains (losses)   17       (38 )     (19 )     (75 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains   (44 )     (591 )     180       (972 )
    Earnings from equity method investments   14       1       25       32  
    Other comprehensive income:              
    Unrealized (losses) gains on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   (22 )     (230 )     65       (482 )
    TIR ($) $ 137     $ (752 )   $ 579     $ (1,311 )
                   
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturities and funds held-directly managed   90       409       49       743  
    Unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   22       230     $ (65 )   $ 482  
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ 249     $ (113 )   $ 563     $ (86 )
                   
    Total investments $ 14,928     $ 15,827     $ 14,928     $ 15,827  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   1,186       1,086       1,186       1,086  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   3,105       3,956       3,105       3,956  
    Total investable assets $ 19,219     $ 20,869     $ 19,219     $ 20,869  
                   
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value(1)   18,548       19,826       18,830       20,464  
    Annualized TIR %(2)   3.0 %   (15.2 )%     6.1 %   (12.8 )%
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, AFS included within AOCI and net unrealized losses on fixed maturities, trading instruments   1,053       1,246       1,053       1,246  
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 20,272     $ 22,115     $ 20,272     $ 22,115  
                   
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*(3) $ 19,572     $ 20,711     $ 20,218     $ 21,024  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %*(4)   5.1 %   (2.2 )%     5.6 %   (0.8 )%

    (1) This amount is a two and three period average of the total investable assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.
    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.
    (3) This amount is a two and three period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as presented above.
    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.
    *Non-GAAP


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Loss Portfolio Transfer With RACQ

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has closed a previously announced Loss Portfolio Transfer agreement with RACQ Insurance Limited (“RACQ”) to reinsure 80% of RACQ’s motor vehicle compulsory third party insurance liabilities, covering accident years 2021 and prior.

    Under the reinsurance agreement, which is effective as of July 1, 2022, RACQ will cede net reserves of approximately AUD$ 360 million (USD$ 235 million), and Enstar’s subsidiary will provide approximately AUD$ 200 million (USD$ 130 million) of cover in excess of the ceded reserves. The amount of net loss reserves ceded, as well as the settlement and limit amounts provided in the agreement, will be adjusted for claims paid between the effective date and the closing date of the transaction, pursuant to the terms of the contract.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 115 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

    Contact:      Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2023.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2023.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

  • Net Earnings of $424 million and Return on Equity of 9.5%, primarily driven by strong investment results
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share grew 7.8% to $282.74 (Adjusted* $277.38) as of March 31, 2023
  • Returned $341 million to shareholders through share repurchases
  • Completed novation of Enhanzed Re reinsurance policies, recording $194 million gain
  • Subsequent to quarter end, completed $1.9 billion Loss Portfolio Transfer with QBE
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today. An audio presentation reviewing the first quarter 2023 results with expanded commentary is available on Enstar’s investor relations website at investor.enstargroup.com.

    First Quarter 2023 Highlights:

             
  • Net earnings of $424 million, or $24.79 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net loss of $267 million, or $15.19 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of 9.5% and Adjusted ROE* of 6.8% for the quarter compared to (4.6)% and (1.1)%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2022. ROE performance was driven by investment returns of $355 million and a one-time net gain recognized on the completion of the novation of the Enhanzed Re reinsurance closed block of life annuity policies of $194 million. Adjusted ROE* excludes $41 million of net realized and unrealized gains on our fixed income securities.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $10 million, driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation line of business and partially offset by increases in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value. In comparison, RLE of $176 million in the prior-year period benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that we hold at fair value and favorable results on our inactive catastrophe programs held by Enhanzed Re.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of 9.5% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 6.3%, compared to (11.0)% and 0.5%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Recognized investment results benefited from net realized and unrealized gains on our fixed income securities and other investments, including equities, of $275 million and an increase in net investment income of $76 million.
  • Entered into $1.9 billion Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) agreement with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”) and AUD$360 million (USD $245 million) LPT with RACQ Insurance Limited (“RACQ”). Subsequent to quarter-end, completed the LPT transaction with QBE.
  • Repurchased remaining $341 million of non-voting convertible ordinary shares, at a price that represented a 13% discount to year-end book value at the time the repurchase was negotiated as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, simplifying Enstar’s capital structure. Following the adoption of ASU 2018-12 on a retrospective basis, the price paid in the repurchase transaction represented a 23% discount to year-end book value as reported in and further described in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

     

    “We had a solid start to 2023, delivering strong net earnings largely driven by positive performance in our investment portfolio. We continued to build on our M&A successes from the prior year, entering into a $1.9 billion ground-up LPT with QBE, which we completed at the beginning of April, and a second USD $245 million transaction with RACQ, which we expect to close later this month. We are well-equipped to take advantage of the many opportunities we continue to see in an ever-growing sector of the market.

    We also took the opportunity to simplify our capital structure through an accretive repurchase of all outstanding non-voting convertible ordinary shares. Looking ahead, strengthened by our scale, differentiated expertise, claims management function, and strong balance sheet, we remain well-positioned to provide long-term value to our shareholders.”


    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

     

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2023   March 31, 2022   $ / pp / bp
    Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics          
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 424     $ (267 )   $ 691  
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ 401     $ (60 )   $ 461  
    ROE   9.5 %   (4.6) %   14.1 pp
    Annualized ROE   38.0 %   (18.4) %   56.4 pp
    Adjusted ROE*   6.8 %   (1.1) %   7.9 pp
    Annualized Adjusted ROE*   27.3 %   (4.4) %   31.7 pp
               
    Key Run-off Metrics          
    Prior period development $ 10     $ 176     $ (166 )
    Adjusted prior period development* $ 36     $ 53     $ (17 )
    RLE   0.1 %     1.5 %   (1.4) pp
    Adjusted RLE*   0.3 %     0.4 %   (0.1) pp
               
    Key Investment Return Metrics          
    Total investable assets $ 17,773     $ 20,618     $ (2,845 )
    Adjusted total investable assets* $ 18,767     $ 21,139     $ (2,372 )
    Investment book yield   3.58 %     1.91 %   167 bp
    Annualized TIR   9.5 %   (11.0) %   20.5 pp
    Annualized Adjusted TIR*   6.3 %     0.5 %   5.8 pp
               
               
      As of    
    Key Shareholder Metrics March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022    
    Book value per ordinary share $ 282.74     $ 262.24     $ 20.50  
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share* $ 277.38     $ 258.92     $ 18.46  

    pp – Percentage point(s)
    bp – Basis point(s)
    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.


    Results of Operations By Segment – For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023, and 2022

     

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

      Three Months Ended
    March 31,
       
       
        2023       2022     $
    Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)  
    INCOME  
    Net premiums earned $ 8     $ 17     $ (9 )
    Other income:          
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods   2       3       (1 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses   1             1  
    All other income   2       7       (5 )
    Total other income   5       10       (5 )
    Total income   13       27       (14 )
               
    EXPENSES          
    Net incurred losses and LAE:          
    Current period   10       11       (1 )
    Prior periods:          
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses   (15 )     (29 )     14  
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE   (18 )     (21 )     3  
    Total prior periods   (33 )     (50 )     17  
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (23 )     (39 )     16  
    Acquisition costs   2       8       (6 )
    General and administrative expenses   39       39        
    Total expenses   18       8       10  
               
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (5 )   $ 19     $ (24 )

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 versus 2022: Net loss from our Run-off segment was $5 million compared to net earnings of $19 million in the comparative quarter, primarily due to:

  • A $17 million decrease in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses in the current quarter, mainly driven by a $14 million decrease in favorable prior period development in comparison to the comparative quarter.
  • We recognized favorable development of $11 million on our workers’ compensation line of business in the current quarter as a result of continued favorable claims experience, most notably in the 2021 acquisition year.
  • In comparison, we recognized favorable development of $34 million on our workers’ compensation line of business in the comparative quarter as a result of favorable loss activity in the period, partially offset by adverse development of $13 million on our property line of business due to unfavorable loss emergence relating to construction risks; and
  • Reductions in net premiums earned that were greater than the reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended    $
    Change

      March 31,  
        2023       2022    
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME          
    Net investment income:          
    Fixed income securities $         131     $         68     $         63  
    Cash and restricted cash           5               —                5  
    Other investments, including equities           24               19               5  
    Less: Investment expenses           (4 )             (11 )             7  
    Total net investment income           156               76               80  
    Net realized losses:          
    Fixed income securities           (25 )             (35 )             10  
    Other investments, including equities           (11 )             (2 )             (9 )
    Net realized losses:           (36 )             (37 )             1  
    Net unrealized gains (losses):          
    Fixed income securities           66               (293 )             359  
    Other investments, including equities           158               (82 )             240  
    Total net unrealized gains (losses):           224               (375 )             599  
    Total income           344               (336 )             680  
               
    EXPENSES          
    General and administrative expenses           11               9               2  
    Total expenses           11               9               2  
               
    Earnings from equity method investments           11               31               (20 )
               
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $         344     $         (314 )   $         658  

    Overall Results

    Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 versus 2022: Net earnings from our Investments segment was $344 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to net losses of $314 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The favorable movement of $658 million was primarily due to:

  • net realized and unrealized gains on fixed income securities of $41 million, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $328 million in the comparative period. The favorable variance of $369 million was primarily driven by a decline in interest rates in the current period, in comparison to an increase in interest rates across U.S., U.K. and European markets and widening credit spreads in the prior period;
  • net realized and unrealized gains on other investments, including equities, of $147 million, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $84 million in the comparative period. The favorable variance of $231 million was primarily driven by:
  • Net unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily from our public equities, CLO equity, fixed income funds, private equity funds and hedge funds, largely as a result of a rally in global equity markets;
  • Net losses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 driven by our fixed income funds, public equities, hedge funds and CLO equities, largely as a result of global equity market declines and the widening of high yield credit spreads. This was partially offset by gains on our private equity funds, private credit funds and real estate funds, which are typically recorded on a one quarter lag; and
  • an increase in our net investment income of $80 million, which is primarily due to the investment of new premium and reinvestment of fixed income securities at higher yields and the impact of rising interest rates on the $3.0 billion of our fixed income securities that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $27 million, which equates to an increase of 361 basis points on those investments in comparison to the prior period.
  • Income and (Loss) Earnings by Segment – For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

     


      Three Months Ended
      March 31,
    2023
      March 31,
    2022
      $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME          
    Run-off $         13     $         27     $         (14 )
    Assumed Life           275               14               261  
    Investments           344               (336 )             680  
    Legacy Underwriting           —               2               (2 )
    Subtotal           632               (293 )             925  
    Corporate and other           —               3               (3 )
    Total income $         632     $         (290 )   $         922  
               
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS (LOSS)          
    Run-off $         (5 )   $         19     $         (24 )
    Assumed Life           275               29               246  
    Investments           344               (314 )             658  
    Legacy Underwriting           —                —               —  
    Total segment net earnings (loss)           614               (266 )             880  
    Corporate and other           (190 )             (1 )             (189 )
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $         424     $         (267 )   $         691  
               

    For additional detail on the Assumed Life segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and Corporate and other activities, please refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

     

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED 
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS 
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

      Three Months Ended
    March 31,
        2023       2022  
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except
    share and per share data)
    INCOME      
    Net premiums earned $         8     $         34  
    Net investment income           156               80  
    Net realized losses           (36 )             (37 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses)           224               (381 )
    Other income           280               14  
    Total income           632               (290 )
           
    EXPENSES      
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses      
    Current period           10               13  
    Prior periods           (10 )             (176 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses           —               (163 )
    Policyholder benefit expenses           —               12  
    Amortization of net deferred charge assets           17               18  
    Acquisition costs           2               8  
    General and administrative expenses           89               85  
    Interest expense           23               25  
    Net foreign exchange (gains) losses           (6 )             3  
    Total expenses           125               (12 )
           
    EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES           507               (278 )
    Income tax benefit           1               —  
    Earnings from equity method investments           11               31  
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS)           519               (247 )
    Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests           (86 )             (11 )
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR           433               (258 )
    Dividends on preferred shares           (9 )             (9 )
    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $         424     $         (267 )
           
    Earnings (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:
    Basic $         24.97     $         (15.19 )
    Diluted $         24.79     $         (15.19 )
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:      
    Basic           16,980,240               17,578,019  
    Diluted           17,100,954               17,785,121  


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED 
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
    As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

      March 31, 2023   December 31,
    2022
      (in millions of U.S. dollars,
    except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $         3     $         14  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $25; 2022 — $37)           25               38  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value           2,153               2,370  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2023 — $5,713; 2022 — $5,871; net of allowance: 2023 — $21; 2022 — $33)           5,183               5,223  
    Funds held – directly managed, at fair value           1,103               2,040  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2023 — $1,092; 2022 — $1,357)           1,078               1,250  
    Other investments, at fair value (includes consolidated variable interest entity: 2023 – $14; 2022 – $3)           3,417               3,296  
    Equity method investments           410               397  
    Total investments           13,372               14,628  
    Cash and cash equivalents           828               822  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents           315               508  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2023 — $135; 2022 — $131)           883               856  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value           265               275  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2023 and 2022 — $5)           176               177  
    Funds held by reinsured companies           3,258               3,582  
    Net deferred charge assets           641               658  
    Other assets           607               648  
    TOTAL ASSETS $         20,345     $         22,154  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $         10,936     $         11,721  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value           1,250               1,286  
    Future policyholder benefits           —               821  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities           596               607  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable           74               100  
    Debt obligations           1,830               1,829  
    Other liabilities           605               462  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES           15,291               16,826  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS           170               168  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2023: 16,010,758; 2022: 17,588,050):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 16,010,758; 2022: 15,990,338)           16               16  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 1,192,941)           —               1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2023: 0; 2022: 404,771)           —               —  
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2023 and 2022: 388,571)           —               —  
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)           400               400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2023 and 2022: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)           110               110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred Shares 2023 and 2022: 388,571)           (422 )             (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2023 and 2022: 565,630)           (1 )             (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital           440               766  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (496 )             (302 )
    Retained earnings           4,830               4,406  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity           4,877               4,974  
    Noncontrolling interests           7               186  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           4,884               5,160  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $         20,345     $         22,154  

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.
    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.
    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized and unrealized (gains)/losses on fixed maturity investments recognized in our income statement, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investments without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations and other items that we separately disclose.

    The following table presents more information on each non-GAAP measure. The results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures are set forth further below.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding

      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity   Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.



    We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as: 
  • we typically hold most of our fixed income securities until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and 
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.  
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.    

    We include fair value adjustments as non-GAAP adjustments to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as they are non-cash charges that are not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios. 

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net earnings from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.   

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any),
    -net earnings from discontinued operations (if any),
    -tax effects of adjustments, and
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests
     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.

      Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed income securities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.
    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed income securities and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on fixed income securities, AFS included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.

     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed income securities and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on fixed income securities, AFS included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.

     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves

      Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 
      
    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.    
       
    The following components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 
  • The results of our Legacy Underwriting segment have been economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(2); as such, the results are not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies;  
  • The results of our Assumed Life segment relate only to our exposure to active property catastrophe business; as this business is not in run-off, the results are not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE;  
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable); and
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We include our performance in managing claims and estimated future expenses on our defendant A&E liabilities because such performance is relevant to assessing our claims management strategies even though such liabilities are not included within the loss reserves.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.

    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life operations
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:  
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of net ultimate liabilities and reduction in estimated future expenses of our defendant A&E liabilities.

     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant A&E liability exposures and estimated future expenses
     


    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (2) As described in Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

     

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

        March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022
        Equity (1)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
      Equity (1) (2)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $         4,367           15,445,128   $         282.74   $         4,464           17,022,420   $         262.24
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                        
    Share-based compensation plans               298,797                   218,171    
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*   $         4,367           15,743,925   $         277.38   $         4,464           17,240,591   $         258.92


    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12. Refer to Note 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2023 for further information.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of ROE to Adjusted ROE* and Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2023   March 31, 2022
      Net
    (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
    (2)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net
    (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1) $         424     $         4,464             9.5  %           38.0  %   $         (267 )   $         5,813             (4.6)%           (18.4)%
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                              
    Remove:                              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed income securities and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed income securities and funds held – directly managed (3)           (41 )             1,827                       334               (89 )        
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (4)           20               (294 )                     (98 )             (107 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments           3               (124 )                     2               (106 )        
    Tax effects of adjustments (5)           (3 )             —                       (26 )             —          
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (6)           (2 )             —                       (5 )             —          
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $         401     $         5,873             6.8  %           27.3  %   $         (60 )   $         5,511             (1.1)%           (4.4)%


    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 has been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of adopting ASU 2018-12. Refer to Note 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2023 for further information.
    (3) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (4) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (5) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (6) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of RLE to Adjusted RLE* and Annualized RLE to Annualized Adjusted RLE*:

      Three
    Months Ended
      As of   Three Months Ended
      March 31,
    2023
      March 31,
    2023
      December
    31, 2023
      March 31,
    2023
      March 31, 2023
      RLE / PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      RLE %   Annualized
    RLE %
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE $         10   $         11,226     $         12,011     $         11,619             0.1  %           0.3  %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                      
    Legacy Underwriting           —             —               (139 )             (70 )        
    Net loss reserves – current period           —             (9 )             —               (5 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies           3             121               124               123          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)           20             278               294               286          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           2             560               572               566          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E           1             34               35               35          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/ Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE* $         36   $         12,210     $         12,897     $         12,554             0.3  %           1.1  %


      Three
    Months
    Ended
      As of   Three Months Ended
      March 31,
    2022
      March 31,
    2022
      December
    31, 2022
      March 31,
    2022
      March 31, 2022
      RLE / PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      RLE %   Annualized
    RLE %
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE/Annualized RLE $         176     $         11,300     $         11,926     $         11,613             1.5  %           6.1  %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                      
    Assumed Life           (29 )             (152 )             (181 )             (166 )        
    Legacy Underwriting           (1 )             (143 )             (153 )             (149 )        
    Net loss reserves – current period           —               (13 )             —               (7 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies           2               104               106               105          
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)           (98 )             201               107               154          
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           3               586               573               580          
    Reduction in estimated future expenses – defendant A&E / Estimated future expenses – defendant A&E           —               37               37               37          
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE/Annualized Adjusted RLE* $         53     $         11,920     $         12,415     $         12,167             0.4  %           1.7  %


    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2023   March 31, 2022
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income $         156     $         80  
    Net realized losses           (36 )             (37 )
    Net unrealized gains (losses)           224               (381 )
    Earnings from equity method investments           11               31  
    Other comprehensive income:      
    Unrealized gains (losses) on fixed income securities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange           87               (252 )
    TIR ($) $         442     $         (559 )
           
    Non-GAAP adjustment:      
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed $         (41 )   $         334  
    Unrealized (gains) losses on fixed income securities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange           (87 )             252  
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $         314     $         27  
           
    Total investments $         13,372     $         17,242  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents           1,143               1,135  
    Funds held by reinsured companies           3,258               2,241  
    Total investable assets $         17,773     $         20,618  
           
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1)           18,615               20,243  
    Annualized TIR % (2)           9.5 %           (11.0) %
    Non-GAAP adjustment:      
    Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI and net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading instruments           994               521  
    Adjusted investable assets* $         18,767     $         21,139  
           
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value* (3) $         20,020     $         20,459  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4)           6.3 %             0.5 %


    (1) This amount is a two period average of the total investable assets for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.
    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.
    (3) This amount is a two period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 as presented above.
    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Loss Portfolio Transfer With QBE

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiaries have closed a Loss Portfolio Transfer transaction with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”) on a diversified portfolio of business, covering International and North America financial lines, European and North American reinsurance portfolios, and several US discontinued programs.

    Enstar’s subsidiaries assumed net loss reserves from QBE of $1.9 billion and will provide approximately $900 million of cover in excess of the ceded reserves on business largely underwritten between 2010 and 2018. The amount of net loss reserves assumed, as well as the settlement and limit amounts provided in the master agreement, will be adjusted for claims paid between January 1, 2023 and the closing date of the transaction, pursuant to the terms of the contract.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since formation of its Bermuda-based holding company in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact:      Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Repurchase of CPP Investments Non-Voting Shares in Accretive Transaction

  • Purchase price of $341 million represents a discount to book and market value
  • CPP Investments remains one of Enstar’s largest shareholders and retains its director seat
  • Simplifies Enstar’s share capital structure by eliminating all outstanding non-voting ordinary shares
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that it has agreed to repurchase 1,597,712 non-voting convertible ordinary shares of Enstar held by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) for a price of $213.13 per share, totaling $341 million in aggregate, representing a 5% discount to the trailing 10-day volume weighted average price of Enstar’s voting ordinary shares as of the close of business on March 22, 2023 and a 13% discount to Enstar’s book value per ordinary share as of the end of 2022. The shares comprise all of Enstar’s outstanding non-voting ordinary shares. The transaction is scheduled to close on March 28, 2023.

    Following the transaction, CPP Investments will hold 9.4% of Enstar’s outstanding voting ordinary shares and CPP Investments’ director representative will remain on the Enstar Board. CPPIB Epsilon Ontario Limited Partnership will continue to hold 4.6% of Enstar’s outstanding voting ordinary shares.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “The transaction with CPP Investments is a compelling opportunity for Enstar to leverage its strong capital and liquidity position to execute an accretive share buyback that simplifies our share capital structure.” Mr. Silvester continued, “Following completion of the share repurchase, Enstar will remain well-positioned to take advantage of a healthy transaction pipeline. We are pleased that CPP Investments will maintain a significant interest in Enstar, and we appreciate the value they add.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired 115 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief, or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the parties may not be able to complete the transaction described in this press release due to the failure of the closing conditions being satisfied or for other reasons. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:      Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Executive Promotions Following O’Shea Retirement

  • Orla Gregory Appointed as President
  • David Ni Continues as Chief Strategy Officer
  • Paul Brockman Named Chief Operating Officer
  • Matthew Kirk Named Chief Financial Officer
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today several executive promotions following the retirement of President Paul O’Shea on March 1, 2023. Mr. O’Shea served the Company for 28 years. Enstar had announced his planned retirement in July 2022 and has since provided a smooth transition of leadership of the Company’s M&A activities to Chief Strategy Officer, David Ni. Mr. O’Shea remains on the Board of Directors as a non-employee director.

    Orla Gregory has been appointed as President. Ms. Gregory has served as Chief Financial Officer since August 2021, and prior to that as Chief Operating Officer since 2016. She was appointed to the Board of Directors in February 2022 and has been with the Company for 20 years.

    Paul Brockman has been named Chief Operating Officer and will also continue in his role as Chief Claims Officer, which he has held since September 2020. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Enstar US from 2016, and as Enstar US President and Chief Operating Officer from 2014. He has been with the Company for over 10 years.

    Matthew Kirk has been named Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kirk joined Enstar in April 2020 as Group Treasurer, and has been responsible for treasury, capital management, and investor relations. He previously served in executive roles at Sirius International Insurance Group, including Group Treasurer and President & Managing Director of Sirius Investment Advisors.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “The changes announced today demonstrate the depth of our management team, and we have tremendous confidence in this group’s ability to step up into larger leadership roles at a critical time in Enstar’s growth and development. We are well prepared for the opportunities before us and will continue to create long-term value for our shareholders.”

    Mr. Silvester continued: “I thank Paul for the significant contributions made across his 28-year career with us and wish him all the best in his retirement. We look forward to continuing to work with him as a director.”

    Mr. O’Shea said: “I am very proud of the strong leadership and culture we have built at Enstar. I look forward to continuing my involvement as a Board member as this team guides Enstar to execute on future value-added opportunities.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired 115 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and 2022 Year End Results

  • Fourth quarter Net Earnings of $227 million and Return on Equity of 5.9%, driven by solid investment income and favorable reserve development of $280 million. Adjusted Return on Equity*, which excludes unrealized gains and losses, of 4.2%.
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share increased 8.4% to $246.20 ($243.09 Adjusted*) as of December 31, 2022.
  • Closed Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) with Argo and assumed net loss reserves of $718 million.
  • Substantially completed unwind of Enhanzed Re’s reinsurance transactions.
  • Announced a $1.9 billion global ground-up LPT with QBE and an AUD$360 million LPT with Royal Automobile Club of Queensland covering Motor Compulsory Third Party insurance liabilities in Australia
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today. An audio presentation reviewing the fourth quarter and full year 2022 results with expanded commentary is available on Enstar’s investor relations website at investor.enstargroup.com.


    Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights:

             
  • Net earnings of $227 million, or $13.26 per diluted ordinary share, compared to $120 million, or $6.66 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended December 31, 2021.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of 5.9% and Adjusted ROE* of 4.2% for the quarter compared to 2.1% and 2.5%, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2021. Net investment income of $153 million and favorable prior period development of $280 million contributed to both ROE and Adjusted ROE*.
  • Our Group regulatory solvency, or economic balance sheet, strengthened during the fourth quarter due to:
  • the impact of a higher discount rate on our reserves; and
  • our core fixed income securities being shorter in duration than our insurance liabilities.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $280 million were driven by reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value and results from our annual loss reserve reviews where we recorded favorable development on our workers’ compensation and marine, aviation and transit lines of business, and the recognition of a gain on commutation of Enhanzed Re’s catastrophe reinsurance business. RLE was impacted by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of 3.5% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 1.9%, compared to 1.0% and 2.0%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2021. Recognized investment results benefited from an increase in net investment income of $72 million.
  • Completed a LPT agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (“Argo”).
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.


    Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

     

    “We are pleased to report strong fourth quarter results as we grew book value by 8.4% providing us with a positive end to a challenging 2022. While our annual performance was impacted by headwinds in the investment markets, our claims management function continues to outperform the industry driving prior period reserve savings of $756 million for the year.

    2022 was another record M&A year as we acquired $2.7 billion of incremental reserves, including completing and integrating one of our largest-ever loss portfolio transfers with Aspen. That activity has continued into 2023, as we just announced a $1.9 billion ground up LPT with QBE, and a second AUD$360 million transaction with RACQ. We remain well-positioned to capitalize on our robust pipeline so long as opportunities align with our risk parameters and return hurdles.

    We expect to continue as the dominant player in the legacy market in 2023. Our balance sheet remains strong, and our scale, operational capabilities, and highly differentiated claims expertise will support accretive opportunities with new and long-standing partners while driving long-term value to our shareholders.”


    Year ended December 31, 2022 Highlights:

     
  • Net loss of $906 million, or $52.65 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net earnings of $502 million, or $24.94 per diluted ordinary share, for the year ended December 31, 2021.
  • ROE of (15.6)% and Adjusted ROE* of (1.1)%, compared to 7.9% and 10.1%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021. ROE was impacted by unrealized losses arising from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that are classified as trading combined with unrealized losses in Enstar’s non-core portfolios.
  • RLE of 6.3% and Adjusted RLE* of 3.9%, compared to 3.9% and 3.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021. RLE benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value, favorable development on our workers’ compensation, marine, aviation and transit lines of business, and favorable results on Enstar’s inactive catastrophe programs held by Enhanzed Re, including the recognition of a gain on commutation of the reserves. RLE was impacted by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • TIR of (9.0)% and Adjusted TIR* of (0.2)%, compared to 2.0% and 3.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021. Recognized investment results were impacted by the combination of interest rate increases, widening credit spreads and equity market declines.
  • Completed LPT agreements with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and Argo totaling $2.7 billion of incremental acquired reserves.
  • Completed commutation of Enhanzed Re’s catastrophe book and novated Enhanzed Re’s portfolio of deferred annuities and whole life policies.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.


    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

     

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

        Year Ended
        December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   $ / pp / bp Change December 31, 2020   $ / pp / bp Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics                  
    Net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders   $ (906 )   $ 502     $ (1,408 )   $ 1,723     $ (1,221 )  
    Adjusted operating (loss) income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders*   $ (61 )   $ 565     $ (626 )   $ 1,580     $ (1,015 )  
    ROE     (15.6 )%     7.9 %     (23.5 ) pp   38.4 %     (30.5 ) pp
    Adjusted ROE*     (1.1 )%     10.1 %     (11.2 ) pp   41.9 %     (31.8 ) pp
                       
    Key Run-off Metrics                  
    Prior period development   $ 756     $ 403     $ 353     $ 32     $ 371    
    Adjusted prior period development*   $ 489     $ 381     $ 108     $ 287     $ 94    
    RLE     6.3 %     3.9 %     2.4   pp   0.4 %     3.5   pp
    Adjusted RLE*     3.9 %     3.6 %     0.3   pp   3.5 %     0.1   pp
                       
    Key Investment Return Metrics                  
    Total investable assets   $ 19,540     $ 21,708     $ (2,168 )   $ 17,266     $ 4,442    
    Adjusted total investable assets*   $ 21,367     $ 21,619     $ (252 )   $ 16,706     $ 4,913    
    Investment book yield     2.47 %     1.84 %     63   bp   2.53 %     (69 ) bp
    TIR     (9.0 )%     2.0 %     (11.0 ) pp   14.6 %     (12.6 ) pp
    Adjusted TIR*     (0.2 )%     3.6 %     (3.8 ) pp   12.4 %     (8.8 ) pp
                       
    Key Shareholder Metrics                  
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 246.20     $ 329.20     $ (83.00 )   $ 293.97     $ 35.23    
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*   $ 243.09     $ 323.43     $ (80.34 )   $ 288.56     $ 34.87    

    pp – Percentage point(s)
    bp – Basis point(s)
    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

     

    Results of Operations By Segment – For the Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020

     

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

        2022       2021     Change     2020     Change
    INCOME (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net premiums earned $ 40     $ 182     $ (142 )   $ 59     $ 123  
    Other income:                  
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods   2       38       (36 )     103       (65 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses   1       5       (4 )     9       (4 )
    All other income   19       30       (11 )     20       10  
    Total other income   22       73       (51 )     132       (59 )
    Total income   62       255       (193 )     191       64  
                       
    EXPENSES                  
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                  
    Current period   44       144       (100 )     30       114  
    Prior period   (486 )     (338 )     (148 )     (175 )     (163 )
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (442 )     (194 )     (248 )     (145 )     (49 )
    Acquisition costs   22       44       (22 )     20       24  
    General and administrative expenses   143       188       (45 )     173       15  
    Total expenses   (277 )     38       (315 )     48       (10 )
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS $ 339     $ 217     $ 122     $ 143     $ 74  


    2022 versus 2021: Net earnings from our Run-off segment increased by $122 million, primarily due to:

  • A $148 million increase in favorable PPD, driven by a $78 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses.
  • Results for the year ended December 31, 2022 were driven by favorable development of $318 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claim settlements, most notably in the 2017 to 2021 acquisition years. We also had favorable development of $56 million on our marine, aviation and transit lines of business relating to the 2014, 2018 and 2019 acquisition years as a result of favorable experience across a variety of claim types; partially offset by
  • Adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business of $57 million and $74 million, respectively, most notably impacting the 2020 acquisition year, as a result of worse than expected claims experience, adverse development on claims and higher than expected claims severity.
  • Results for the year ended December 31, 2021 were primarily related to favorable development on our workers’ compensation, property and marine, aviation and transit lines of business as a result of better than expected claims experience and favorable results from actuarial reviews, partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty line of business due to an increase in opioid exposure and increased expectations of latent claims and a lengthening of the payment pattern related to our 2019 acquisition year.
  • A decrease in general and administrative expenses of $45 million, primarily driven by a continued decrease in salaries and benefits and other costs following our exit of our StarStone business beginning in 2020 and a reduction in IT costs as a result of reduced project activity; partially offset by
  • A reduction in other income of $51 million, primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities; and
  • Reductions in net premiums earned that were greater than the reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • 2021 versus 2020: Net earnings from our Run-off segment increased by $74 million, primarily due to:

  • Net premiums earned increased by $123 million from StarStone International business and new business transactions executed in recent periods. Net premiums earned of $182 million included $106 million of premiums from StarStone International, which was transferred into the Run-off Segment on January 1, 2021, whereas net premiums earned in 2020 were primarily related to AmTrust RITC transactions assumed in 2019.
  • Net incurred losses and LAE decreased by $49 million due to a $163 million increase in favorable PPD partially offset by an increase in current period losses of $114 million due to the transfer of the StarStone International business from the Legacy Underwriting segment on January 1, 2021.
  • The $163 million increase in favorable PPD primarily consists of:
  • $51 million increase in favorable development on the workers’ compensation line of business in 2021 as a result of reduced claims activity, favorable settlements on open claims and the completion of commutations;
  • $105 million reduction in adverse development on the motor line of business compared to 2020. 2020 was impacted by higher than expected severity in respect of a recently assumed LPT;
  • $41 million increase in favorable development on the construction defect line of business in 2021; and
  • $82 million increase in favorable development on the property and other lines of business in 2021.
  • This favorable prior period developments were partially offset by;

  • $142 million increases in prior period estimates of net ultimate losses in our general casualty line of business due to an increase in opioid exposure and greater than expected adverse development.
  • In addition:

  • Other income decreased by $59 million primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities; and
  • Acquisition costs increased by $24 million primarily due to the transfer of StarStone International from the Legacy Underwriting segment on January 1, 2021.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

        2022       2021     Change     2020     Change
    INCOME (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income:                  
    Fixed income securities $ 380     $ 273     $ 107     $ 243     $ 30  
    Cash and restricted cash   8             8       2       (2 )
    Other investments, including equities   82       73       9       39       34  
    Less: Investment expenses   (25 )     (37 )     12       (14 )     (23 )
    Total net investment income   445       309       136       270       39  
    Net realized (losses) gains:                  
    Fixed income securities   (111 )     (4 )     (107 )     16       (20 )
    Other investments, including equities   (24 )     (57 )     33       1       (58 )
    Total net realized (losses) gains   (135 )     (61 )     (74 )     17       (78 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains:                  
    Fixed income securities, trading   (1,060 )     (203 )     (857 )     284       (487 )
    Other investments, including equities   (409 )     384       (793 )     1,327       (943 )
    Total net unrealized (losses) gains   (1,469 )     181       (1,650 )     1,611       (1,430 )
    Total income   (1,159 )     429       (1,588 )     1,898       (1,469 )
                       
    EXPENSES                  
    General and administrative expenses   37       37             35       2  
    Total expenses   37       37             35       2  
    (Losses) earnings from equity method investments   (74 )     93       (167 )     239       (146 )
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (1,270 )   $ 485     $ (1,755 )   $ 2,102     $ (1,617 )


    Overall Results

    2022 versus 2021: Net loss from our Investments segment was $1.3 billion compared to net earnings of $485 million in 2021. The unfavorable movement of $1.8 billion was primarily due to:

  • An increase in net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed income securities of $964 million, driven by rising interest rates and widening of investment grade credit spreads;
  • Net realized and unrealized losses on our other investments, including equities, of $433 million, in comparison to gains of $327 million in 2021. The unfavorable variance of $760 million was primarily driven by negative performance from our public equities, CLO equities and hedge funds as a result of significant volatility in global equity markets and widening high yield credit spreads; and
  • Losses from equity method investments of $74 million, in comparison to earnings of $93 million in 2021, primarily due to the recognition of an other-than-temporary impairment to the carrying value of one of our equity method investments and our acquisition of the controlling interest in Enhanzed Re, effective September 1, 2021. Prior to that date, the results of Enhanzed Re were recorded in earnings from equity method investments. Our consolidated net loss from Enhanzed Re for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $235 million which compared to $82 million from Enhanzed Re that was included in equity method investment earnings in 2021; partially offset by
  • An increase in our net investment income of $136 million, which is primarily due to the investment of new premium and reinvestment of fixed income securities at higher yields and the impact of rising interest rates on the $2.9 billion of our fixed income securities that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $59 million, which equates to an increase of 195 basis points on those investments in comparison to 2021.
  • Total investment losses on the fixed income securities that support our Enhanzed Re life reinsurance business for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $304 million and $17 million, respectively.

    2021 versus 2020: Net earnings from our Investments segment decreased by $1.6 billion primarily as a result of decreases in net realized and unrealized gains of $1.5 billion. The decrease is largely a result of 2021 net realized and unrealized losses of $58 million related to the InRe Fund, in comparison to net unrealized gains of $1.2 billion in 2020, and 2021 net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed income securities of $207 million, in comparison to net realized and unrealized gains of $300 million in 2020.


    Income and (Loss) Earnings by Segment – For the Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020

     

     

      Year Ended
      December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   $ Change   December 31, 2020   $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME                  
    Run-off $ 62     $ 255     $ (193 )   $ 191     $ 64  
    Assumed Life   17       5       12             5  
    Investments   (1,159 )     429       (1,588 )     1,898       (1,469 )
    Legacy Underwriting   10       43       (33 )     587       (544 )
    Subtotal   (1,070 )     732       (1,802 )     2,676       (1,944 )
    Corporate and other   12       57       (45 )   $ (16 )     73  
    Total income $ (1,058 )   $ 789     $ (1,847 )   $ 2,660     $ (1,871 )
                       
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS                  
    Run-off $ 339     $ 217     $ 122     $ 143     $ 74  
    Assumed Life   40       6       34             6  
    Investments   (1,270 )     485       (1,755 )     2,102       (1,617 )
    Legacy Underwriting                     (93 )     93  
    Total segment net (loss) earnings   (891 )     708       (1,599 )     2,152       (1,444 )
    Corporate and other (1)   (15 )     (206 )     191       (429 )     223  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ (906 )   $ 502     $ (1,408 )   $ 1,723     $ (1,221 )
                       

    (1) Other income (expense) for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of DCo LLC and Morse TEC LLC.


    For additional detail on the Assumed Life segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and Corporate and other activities, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.


    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.


    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.


    Contacts

     

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

     

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

    For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and the Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020

      Three Months Ended
    December 31,
      Year Ended December 31,
        2022       2021       2022       2021       2020  
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    INCOME                  
    Net premiums earned $ 14     $ 41     $ 66     $ 245     $ 572  
    Net investment income   153       81       455       312       303  
    Net realized (losses) gains   (24 )     (62 )     (135 )     (61 )     19  
    Net unrealized (losses) gains   39       68       (1,479 )     178       1,623  
    Other income   2       15       35       42       140  
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries         11             73       3  
    Total income   184       154       (1,058 )     789       2,660  
                       
    EXPENSES                  
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses                  
    Current Period   9       26       48       172       405  
    Prior Period   (280 )     (159 )     (756 )     (403 )     (32 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (271 )     (133 )     (708 )     (231 )     373  
    Policyholder benefit expenses         (3 )     25       (3 )      
    Amortization of net deferred charge assets   20       17       80       55       39  
    Acquisition costs   3       7       23       57       171  
    General and administrative expenses   97       98       331       367       502  
    Interest expense   18       18       89       69       59  
    Net foreign exchange (gains) losses   12       (3 )     (15 )     (12 )     16  
    Total expenses   (121 )     1       (175 )     302       1,160  
                       
    (LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES   305       153       (883 )     487       1,500  
    Income tax benefit (expense)   16       (14 )     12       (27 )     (24 )
    (Losses) earnings from equity method investments   (86 )     (8 )     (74 )     93       239  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS   235       131       (945 )     553       1,715  
    Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes                           16  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS   235       131       (945 )     553       1,731  
    Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest   1       (2 )     75       (15 )     28  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR   236       129       (870 )     538       1,759  
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )     (36 )     (36 )     (36 )
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ 227     $ 120     $ (906 )   $ 502     $ 1,723  
                       
    (Loss) earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:            
    Basic                  
    Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations $ 13.34     $ 6.74     $ (52.65 )   $ 25.33     $ 79.60  
    Net earnings from discontinued operations                           0.35  
    Net (loss) earnings per ordinary share $ 13.34     $ 6.74     $ (52.65 )   $ 25.33     $ 79.95  
    Diluted                  
    Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations $ 13.26     $ 6.66     $ (52.65 )   $ 24.94     $ 78.62  
    Net earnings from discontinued operations                           0.35  
    Net (loss) earnings per ordinary share $ 13.26     $ 6.66     $ (52.65 )   $ 24.94     $ 78.97  
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:                  
    Basic   17,021,348       17,798,994       17,207,229       19,821,259       21,551,408  
    Diluted   17,121,606       18,013,284       17,323,130       20,127,131       21,818,294  


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 

      December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 14     $ 6  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $37; 2021 — $34)   38       34  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   2,370       3,756  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $5,871; 2021 — $5,689; net of allowance: 2022 — $33; 2021 — $10)   5,223       5,652  
    Funds held – directly managed, at fair value   2,040       3,007  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2022 — $1,357; 2021 — $1,831)   1,250       1,995  
    Other investments, at fair value (includes $3 in 2022 of consolidated variable interest entities)   3,296       2,333  
    Equity method investments   397       493  
    Total investments   14,628       17,276  
    Cash and cash equivalents   822       1,646  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   508       446  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2022 — $131; 2021 — $136)   856       1,085  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   275       432  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $5)   177       213  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   3,582       2,340  
    Net deferred charge assets   658       598  
    Other assets   648       620  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 22,154     $ 24,656  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 11,721     $ 11,269  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,286       1,989  
    Future policyholder benefits   1,184       1,502  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   607       638  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   100       254  
    Debt obligations   1,829       1,691  
    Other liabilities   462       581  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   17,189       17,924  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS   168       179  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2022: 17,588,050; 2021: 18,223,574):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2022: 15,990,338; 2021: 16,625,862)   16       17  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 1,192,941)   1       1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 404,771)          
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2022 and 2021: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred Shares 2022 and 2021: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2022 and 2021: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   766       922  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (575 )     (16 )
    Retained earnings   4,406       5,312  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   4,701       6,323  
    Noncontrolling interests   96       230  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   4,797       6,553  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 22,154     $ 24,656  


    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized and unrealized (gains)/losses on fixed income securities recognized in our income statement, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investment without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations, and other items that we separately disclose.

    We have changed our non-GAAP measures in 2022 as follows:

  • The opening GAAP balances of our 2021 and 2020 Adjusted BVPS*, Adjusted ROE* and Adjusted RLE* measures have been retrospectively adjusted for a change in accounting principle.
  • We no longer remove ULAE from our Adjusted RLE and RLE % calculations as our estimate of future claims handling costs is connected to our claims settlement strategies and outcomes and the RLE measures now reflect the direct and indirect performance of the management of our liabilities.
  • We have presented the results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures further below. The following tables present more information on each non-GAAP measure.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity
     
      Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.

    We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as: 
  • we typically hold most of our fixed income securities until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and 
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.  
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.

    We include fair value adjustments as non-GAAP adjustments to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as they are non-cash charges that are not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios. 

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net earnings from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.   

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any),
    -net earnings from discontinued operations (if any),
    -tax effects of adjustments, and
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests
     
     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)
     
     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.
     
      Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed income securities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.
    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed; and
    -unrealized (gains) losses on AFS investments included within OCI, net of reclassification adjustments and excluding foreign exchange.
     
     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading instruments
     
     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves
     
      Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 
      
    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.    
       
    The following components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 
  • The results of our Legacy Underwriting segment have been economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(2); as such, the results are not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies;  
  • The results of our Assumed Life segment relate only to our exposure to active property catastrophe business; as this business is not in run-off, the results are not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE;  
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable); and
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We include our performance in managing claims and estimated future expenses on our defendant A&E liabilities because such performance is relevant to assessing our claims management strategies even though such liabilities are not included within the loss reserves.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.
     
    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove(3):
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life operations
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:  
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of net ultimate liabilities and reduction in estimated future expenses of our defendant A&E liabilities.
     
     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove(3):
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant A&E liability exposures and estimated future expenses
     
     

     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (2) As described in Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
    (3) Effective for 2022, we are no longer excluding ULAE as it relates to our losses and LAE liabilities and are now including estimated future expenses as it relates to our defendant A&E liabilities in the calculation of Adjusted RLE*, as these provisions are related to our insurance liabilities and contribute to our claims management performance. The comparative periods in 2021 and 2020 have been adjusted accordingly.

    *Non-GAAP measure.
     

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

     

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

      December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   December 31, 2020
      Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares   Per Share Amount   Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares   Per Share Amount   Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares   Per Share Amount
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share $ 4,191   17,022,420   $ 246.20   $ 5,813   17,657,944   $ 329.20   $ 6,326   21,519,602   $ 293.97
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                                  
    Share-based compensation plans     218,171           315,205           298,095    
    Warrants                       20   175,901    
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share* $ 4,191   17,240,591   $ 243.09   $ 5,813   17,973,149   $ 323.43   $ 6,346   21,993,598   $ 288.56

     

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    *Non-GAAP measure.
     

    The tables below present a reconciliation of ROE to Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
      Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE   Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE(1) $ 227     $ 3,866     5.9 %   $ 120     $ 5,749     2.1 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                      
    Remove:                      
    Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (2)   20       1,926           27       (176 )    
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3)   28       (305 )         (6 )     (100 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   (29 )     (95 )         3       (109 )    
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                   (11 )          
    Tax effects of adjustments (4)   (1 )               (3 )          
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (5)   (21 )               2            
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE* $ 224     $ 5,392     4.2 %   $ 132     $ 5,364     2.5 %

     

    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.
     

      Year Ended
      December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   December 31, 2020
      Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE   Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE   Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE (1) $ (906 )   $ 5,813     (15.6)%   $ 502     $ 6,326     7.9 %   $ 1,723     $ 4,490     38.4 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                                  
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (2)   1,181       (89 )         210       (560 )         (306 )     (277 )    
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3)   (200 )     (107 )         (75 )     (33 )         119       (130 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   (18 )     (106 )         16       (128 )         27       (152 )    
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                   (73 )               (3 )          
    Net earnings from discontinued operations / Net assets of entities classified as held for sale and discontinued operations                                   (16 )     (266 )    
    Tax effects of adjustments (4)   (7 )               (21 )               23            
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (5)   (111 )               6                 13       109      
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE* $ (61 )   $ 5,511     (1.1)%   $ 565     $ 5,605     10.1 %   $ 1,580     $ 3,774     41.9 %

     

    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    The tables below present a reconciliation of PPD to Adjusted PPD* and RLE to Adjusted RLE*:

        Year Ended   As of   Year Ended
        December 31, 2022   December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   December 31, 2022   December 31, 2022
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE   $ 756     $ 12,011     $ 11,926     $ 11,969     6.3 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Assumed Life     (55 )           (181 )     (91 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     3       (135 )     (153 )     (144 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (45 )           (23 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     (18 )     124       106       115      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (200 )     294       107       201      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     2       572       573       573      
    Increase (reduction) in estimated future expenses – Defendant A&E     1       35       37       36      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE*   $ 489     $ 12,856     $ 12,415     $ 12,636     3.9 %

     

        Year Ended   As of   Year Ended
        December 31, 2021   December 31, 2021   December 31, 2020   December 31, 2021   December 31, 2021
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE   $ 403     $ 11,926     $ 8,763     $ 10,344     3.9 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Assumed Life           (179 )           (90 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     (6 )     (140 )     (955 )     (548 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (143 )           (72 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     16       106       128       117      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (75 )     107       33       70      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     38       573       615       594      
    Increase (reduction) in estimated future expenses – Defendant A&E     5       37       43       40      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE*   $ 381     $ 12,287     $ 8,627     $ 10,455     3.6 %

     

        Year Ended   As of   Year Ended
        December 31, 2020   December 31, 2020   December 31, 2019   December 31, 2020   December 31, 2020
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/RLE   $ 32     $ 8,763     $ 7,941     $ 8,352     0.4 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Legacy Underwriting     (4 )     (702 )     (1,184 )     (943 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (273 )           (137 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     28       128       152       140      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     119       33       130       82      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     103       615       561       588      
    Increase (reduction) in estimated future expenses – Defendant A&E     9       43       52       48      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Adjusted RLE*   $ 287     $ 8,607     $ 7,652     $ 8,129     3.5 %

     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    The tables below present a reconciliation of our TIR to our Adjusted TIR*:

      For the Three Months Ended December 31,   For the Year Ended
    December 31,
        2022       2021       2022       2021       2020  
    Investment results                  
    Net investment income $ 153     $ 81     $ 455     $ 312     $ 303  
    Net realized (losses) gains   (24 )     (62 )     (135 )     (61 )     19  
    Net unrealized (losses) gains   39       68       (1,479 )     178       1,623  
    Earnings (losses) from equity method investments   (86 )     (8 )     (74 )     93       239  
    Other comprehensive income:                  
    Unrealized (losses) gains on fixed income securities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   87       (26 )     (570 )     (100 )     70  
    TIR ($) $ 169     $ 53     $ (1,803 )   $ 422     $ 2,254  
                       
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                  
    Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed   20       27       1,181       210       (306 )
    Unrealized (losses) gains on fixed income securities, AFS, net of reclassification adjustments excluding foreign exchange   (87 )     26       570       100       (70 )
                       
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ 102     $ 106     $ (52 )   $ 732     $ 1,878  
                       
    Total investments   14,628       17,276       14,628       17,276       15,257  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   1,330       2,092       1,330       2,092       1,373  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   3,582       2,340       3,582       2,340       636  
    Total investable assets $ 19,540     $ 21,708     $ 19,540     $ 21,708     $ 17,266  
                       
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1) $ 19,503     $ 21,569     $ 20,079     $ 20,840     $ 15,443  
    Annualized TIR % (2)   3.5 %     1.0 %     (9.0 )%     2.0 %     14.6 %
                       
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                  
    Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI and net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading instruments   1,827       (89 )     1,827       (89 )     (560 )
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 21,367     $ 21,619     $ 21,367     $ 21,619     $ 16,706  
                       
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (3) $ 21,380     $ 21,438     $ 21,165     $ 20,561     $ 15,153  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4)   1.9 %     2.0 %     (0.2 )%     3.6 %     12.4 %

     

    (1) This amount is a two period average of the total investable assets for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and a five period average for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.
    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.
    (3) This amount is a two period average of the total investable assets for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and a five period average for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, as presented above.
    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar to Enter Loss Portfolio Transfer With RACQ

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed a Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) agreement with RACQ Insurance Limited (“RACQ”) to reinsure 80% of RACQ’s motor vehicle Compulsory Third Party (“CTP”) insurance liabilities, covering accident years 2021 and prior.

    Under the reinsurance, which is effective as of July 1, 2022, RACQ will cede net reserves of approximately AUD$360 million, and Enstar’s subsidiary will provide approximately AUD$200 million of cover in excess of the ceded reserves. The transaction will complete upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction with RACQ, one of the largest auto insurers in Queensland, is well aligned with our core competencies and further demonstrates Enstar’s expertise in providing reinsurance solutions for our partners. Australia is an important jurisdiction and very much part of our focus as we look to deliver long-term value to our clients worldwide.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired 115 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar to Enter $1.9 Billion Loss Portfolio Transfer With QBE

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiaries have reached an agreement for a ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (“QBE”) on a diversified portfolio of business, covering International and North America financial lines, European and North American reinsurance portfolios, and several US discontinued programs.

    In the LPT transaction, which will be effective as of January 1, 2023, Enstar’s subsidiaries will assume net loss reserves from QBE of $1.9 billion and will provide approximately $900 million of cover in excess of the ceded reserves on business largely underwritten between 2010 and 2018.

    The transaction will complete upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions. Upon completion, a portion of the portfolio currently underwritten via QBE’s Lloyd’s syndicates 386 and 2999 will be transferred into Enstar syndicate 2008.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction, our second significant collaboration with leading insurance group, QBE, represents a unique and emerging business opportunity for Enstar. In addition to covering QBE’s discontinued lines, we are providing our expertise on seasoned liabilities within ongoing lines of business as a source of value creation. This innovative structure requires strong alignment of interests, and we have secured that with our long-standing partner QBE.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired 115 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2023.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2023.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Loss Portfolio Transfer With Argo

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has closed its Loss Portfolio Transfer transaction with specialty insurance underwriter Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) (“Argo”) to reinsure a number of its direct U.S. casualty insurance portfolios relating to accident years 2011 to 2019.

    Enstar’s subsidiary covers ground up reserves of $746 million and an additional $275 million of cover in excess of $821 million, up to a policy limit of $1.1 billion. Argo will retain a loss corridor of $75 million up to $821 million.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to complete this accretive transaction and partner with Argo. We remain well-positioned with ample capacity and a robust pipeline to provide tailored, capital relief solutions to additional partners and deliver long-term value for our stakeholders.”

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those relating to the integration of run-off transactions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications  

    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2022.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2022.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

  • Net Loss of $444 million and Return on Equity of (10.6)%, driven by unrealized losses on fixed income securities in rising interest rate environment
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share of $208.60 ($206.25 Adjusted*), as of September 30, 2022
  • Entered into a reinsurance agreement with Argo for ground up reserves of $746 million and completed agreement with Probitas Managing Agency Limited to cover 2018 and prior year of account exposures of Syndicate 1492
  • Completed commutation of Enhanzed Re’s catastrophe book and received regulatory approval to novate Enhanzed Re’s portfolio of deferred annuities and whole life policies, which is expected to close early November
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today. An audio presentation reviewing the third quarter 2022 results with expanded commentary is available on Enstar’s investor relations website at investor.enstargroup.com.

    Third Quarter 2022 Highlights:

  • Net loss of $444 million, or $26.10 per diluted ordinary share, compared to $196 million, or $10.68 per diluted ordinary share, for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of (10.6)% and Adjusted ROE* of (2.9)% for the quarter compared to (2.9)% and (2.8)%, respectively, in the third quarter 2021. ROE was impacted by $395 million of net unrealized losses arising primarily from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that are classified as trading, combined with $151 million of net unrealized losses in Enstar’s non-core portfolios.
  • Our Group regulatory solvency, or economic balance sheet, strengthened during the third quarter due to:
  • the impact of a higher discount rate on our reserves; and
  • our core fixed income securities being shorter in duration than our insurance liabilities.
  • Run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of $109 million, or 3.7% were driven by reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value and favorable development on our workers’ compensation and marine, aviation and transit lines of business, partially offset by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • Entered into loss portfolio transfer (“LPT”) agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (“Argo”) covering a number of its U.S. casualty insurance portfolios, including construction, for accident years 2011 to 2019. The LPT agreement covers ground up reserves of $746 million, and an additional $275 million of cover in excess of $821 million, up to a policy limit of $1.1 billion. Argo will retain a loss corridor of $75 million up to $821 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said:

    “The significant rise in interest rates to combat high inflation continues to drive unrealized bond losses in our investment portfolio. However, we expect our bond portfolio to recover these unrealized losses over time as these bonds will amortize back to par or full principal value as they reach maturity.

    Operationally, we are pleased with the accretive transactions signed with Argo and Probitas, as well as our robust pipeline of opportunities. These transactions further demonstrate Enstar’s ability to provide capital relief solutions to partners of varying size and jurisdictions.

    Our balance sheet remains strong, and we have the capacity to meet market demand. We will continue to provide tailored solutions to our clients, drive positive claims outcomes and invest for the long term. We are confident that this focus will provide exceptional returns for our stakeholders.”

    Nine months ended September 30, 2022 Highlights:

  • Net loss of $1.2 billion, or $70.59 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net earnings of $365 million, or $17.53 per diluted ordinary share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
  • ROE of (21.8)% and Adjusted ROE* of (7.0)%, compared to 5.9% and 7.7%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. ROE was impacted by unrealized losses arising from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that are classified as trading combined with unrealized losses in Enstar’s non-core portfolios.
  • Annualized RLE of 3.8% and Annualized Adjusted RLE* of 0.5%, compared to 2.5% and 1.4%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. RLE benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value, favorable development on our workers’ compensation, professional indemnity/directors and officers and marine, aviation and transit lines of business, and favorable results on Enstar’s inactive catastrophe programs held by Enhanzed Re. RLE was impacted by adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of (8.7)% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of (1.0)%, compared to 2.8% and 4.1%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Recognized investment results were impacted by the combination of interest rate increases, widening credit spreads and equity market declines.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021   $ / pp / bp Change   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021   $ / pp / bp Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics                      
    Net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ (444 )   $ (196 )   $ (248 )   $ (1,219 )   $ 365     $ (1,584 )
    Adjusted operating (loss) income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ (148 )   $ (174 )   $ 26     $ (371 )   $ 417     $ (788 )
    ROE (10.6 )%   (2.9 )%   (7.7 ) pp   (21.8 )%     5.9 %   (27.7 )pp
    Annualized ROE             (29.1 )%     7.9 %   (37.0 )pp
    Adjusted ROE* (2.9 )%   (2.8 )%   (0.1 ) pp   (7.0 )%     7.7 %   (14.7 )pp
    Annualized Adjusted ROE*             (9.4 )%     10.2 %   (19.6 )pp
                           
    Key Run-off Metrics                      
    Prior period development $ 109     $ 69     $ 40     $ 331     $ 189     $ 142  
    Adjusted prior period development* $ 14     $ 53     $ (39 )   $ 42     $ 103     $ (61 )
    Annualized RLE               3.8 %     2.5 %   1.3 pp
    Annualized Adjusted RLE*               0.5 %     1.4 %   (0.9 )pp
                           
    Key Investment Return Metrics                      
    Total investable assets             $ 19,310     $ 21,855     $ (2,545 )
    Adjusted total investable assets*             $ 21,238     $ 21,529     $ (291 )
    Annualized investment book yield   2.32 %     1.73 %   59 bp     2.15 %     1.91 %   24 bp
    Annualized TIR             (8.7 )%     2.8 %   (11.5 )pp
    Annualized Adjusted TIR*             (1.0 )%     4.1 %   (5.1 )pp
                           
                  As of    
                  September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021    
    Key Shareholder Metrics                      
    Book value per ordinary share             $ 208.60     $ 316.34     $ (107.74 )
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*             $ 206.25     $ 310.80     $ (104.55 )

    pp – Percentage point(s)

    bp – Basis point(s)

    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Results of Operations by Segment – For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30,         September 30,      
        2022       2021       $ Change       2022       2021       $ Change  
    INCOME (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net premiums earned $ 1     $ 39     $ (38 )   $ 27     $ 154     $ (127 )
    Other income:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods         5       (5 )     4       19       (15 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses         1       (1 )     1       4       (3 )
    All other income   2       6       (4 )     14       25       (11 )
    Total other income   2       12       (10 )     19       48       (29 )
    Total income   3       51       (48 )     46       202       (156 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                      
    Current period   10       35       (25 )     35       121       (86 )
    Prior periods:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses   (46 )     (72 )     26       (183 )     (139 )     (44 )
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE   (15 )     (14 )     (1 )     (49 )     (45 )     (4 )
    Total prior periods   (61 )     (86 )     25       (232 )     (184 )     (48 )
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (51 )     (51 )           (197 )     (63 )     (134 )
    Acquisition costs   1       8       (7 )     18       37       (19 )
    General and administrative expenses   34       47       (13 )     109       139       (30 )
    Total expenses   (16 )     4       (20 )     (70 )     113       (183 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS $ 19     $ 47     $ (28 )   $ 116     $ 89     $ 27  

    Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 versus 2021: Net earnings from our Run-off segment decreased by $28 million, primarily due to:

  • A $25 million decrease in favorable PPD, driven by a $26 million decrease in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses.
  • Results for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were driven by $54 million of favorable development on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claim settlements, most notably in the 2018 and 2019 acquisition years, and $28 million of favorable development on our marine, aviation and transit line of business as a result of lower claim activity, relating to the 2014, 2018 and 2019 acquisition years; partially offset by
  • Adverse development in the 2018, 2020 and 2021 acquisition years on our general casualty and motor lines of business of $21 million and $19 million, respectively, primarily due to worse than expected claims experience and adverse development on claims.
  • Results for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were primarily driven by favorable development on our workers’ compensation, property, construction defect and marine, aviation and transit lines as a result of better than expected claims experience and favorable results from actuarial reviews.
  • A reduction in other income of $10 million, primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities in comparison to the prior period; and
  • Reductions in net premiums earned that were greater than the reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020; partially offset by
  • A decrease in general and administrative expenses of $13 million, primarily driven by a continued decrease in salaries and benefits and other costs following our exit of our StarStone business beginning in 2020 and a reduction in IT costs as a result of reduced project activity.

  • Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 versus 2021: Net earnings from our Run-off segment increased by $27 million, primarily due to:

  • A $48 million increase in favorable PPD, driven by a $44 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses.
  • Results for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were driven by favorable development of $104 million on our workers’ compensation line of business as a result of favorable claim settlements, most notably in the 2018 and 2021 acquisition years. We also had favorable development of $85 million on our professional indemnity/directors and officers line of business relating to the 2018 and 2021 acquisition years and favorable development of $38 million on our marine, aviation and transit lines of business relating to the 2014, 2018 and 2019 acquisition years as a result of lower claims activity; partially offset by
  • Adverse development on our general casualty and motor lines of business of $31 million and $20 million, respectively, most notably impacting the 2018, 2020 and 2021 acquisition years, as a result of worse than expected claims experience and adverse development on claims.
  • Results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were primarily related to favorable development on our workers’ compensation, property and marine, aviation and transit lines of business as a result of better than expected claims experience and favorable results from actuarial reviews.
  • A decrease in general and administrative expenses of $30 million, primarily driven by a continued decrease in salaries and benefits and other costs following our exit of our StarStone business beginning in 2020 and a reduction in IT costs as a result of reduced project activity; partially offset by
  • A reduction in other income of $29 million, primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities; and
  • Reductions in net premiums earned that were greater than the reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30,           September 30,        
        2022       2021     $ Change       2022       2021     $ Change  
    INCOME            (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income:                      
    Fixed income securities $ 94     $ 70     $ 24     $ 247     $ 208     $ 39  
    Cash and restricted cash   2       (1 )     3       3       (1 )     4  
    Other investments, including equities   22       12       10       63       41       22  
    Less: Investment expenses   (4 )     11       (15 )     (19 )     (19 )      
    Total net investment income   114       92       22       294       229       65  
    Net realized (losses) gains:                      
    Fixed income securities   (23 )     5       (28 )     (88 )     (1 )     (87 )
    Other investments, including equities   (13 )           (13 )     (23 )     2       (25 )
    Net realized (losses) gains:   (36 )     5       (41 )     (111 )     1       (112 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains:                      
    Fixed income securities   (391 )     (91 )     (300 )     (1,061 )     (180 )     (881 )
    Other investments, including equities   (151 )     (187 )     36       (445 )     292       (737 )
    Total net unrealized (losses) gains:   (542 )     (278 )     (264 )     (1,506 )     112       (1,618 )
    Total income   (464 )     (181 )     (283 )     (1,323 )     342       (1,665 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    General and administrative expenses   9       8       1       28       24       4  
    Total expenses   9       8       1       28       24       4  
                           
    Earnings (losses) from equity method investments   (20 )     (14 )     (6 )     12       101       (89 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (493 )   $ (203 )   $ (290 )   $ (1,339 )   $ 419     $ (1,758 )

    Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 versus 2021: Net loss from our Investments segment was $493 million and $1.3 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, compared to net losses of $203 million and net earnings of $419 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The unfavorable movements of $290 million and $1.8 billion, respectively, were primarily due to:

  • An increase in net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed income securities of $328 million and $968 million, respectively, driven by rising interest rates and widening credit spreads;
  • Net realized and unrealized losses on our other investments, including equities, of $164 million and $468 million, respectively, in comparison to net losses of $187 million and net gains of $294 million, respectively, in the comparative periods, primarily driven by negative performance from our public equities, CLO equities and hedge funds as a result of significant volatility in global equity markets and widening high yield credit spreads; and
  • An $89 million decrease in earnings from equity method investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, largely due to our acquisition of the controlling interest in Enhanzed Re, effective September 1, 2021 (consolidated net loss from Enhanzed Re was $231 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022). Prior to that date, the results of Enhanzed Re were recorded in earnings from equity method investments within the Investments segment; partially offset by:
  • Increases in our net investment income of $22 million and $65 million, respectively, which is primarily due to an increase in our average aggregate fixed income assets due to new business during the past year, in addition to the investment of new premium and reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields and the impact of rising interest rates on the $2.7 billion of our fixed maturity investments that are subject to floating interest rates. Our floating rate investments generated increased net investment income of $16 million and $39 million, respectively, which equates to an increase of 257 and 165 basis points, respectively, on those investments in comparison to the prior period.
  • Total investment losses on the fixed income securities that support our Enhanzed Re life reinsurance business for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $141 million and $269 million, respectively.

    Income and Earnings by Segment – For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

      Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended    
      September 30,
    2022
      September 30,
    2021
      $ Change   September 30,
    2022
      September 30,
    2021
      $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME                      
    Run-off $ 3     $ 51     $ (48 )   $ 46     $ 202     $ (156 )
    Assumed Life   2             2       17             17  
    Investments   (464 )     (181 )     (283 )     (1,323 )     342       (1,665 )
    Legacy Underwriting         11       (11 )     8       39       (31 )
    Subtotal   (459 )     (119 )     (340 )     (1,252 )     583       (1,835 )
    Corporate and other   (7 )     48       (55 )     10       52       (42 )
    Total income $ (466 )   $ (71 )   $ (395 )   $ (1,242 )   $ 635     $ (1,877 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS                      
    Run-off $ 19     $ 47     $ (28 )   $ 116     $ 89     $ 27  
    Assumed Life   (7 )           (7 )     15             15  
    Investments   (493 )     (203 )     (290 )     (1,339 )     419       (1,758 )
    Legacy Underwriting                                  
    Total segment net (loss) earnings   (481 )     (156 )     (325 )     (1,208 )     508       (1,716 )
    Corporate and other(1)(2)   37       (40 )     77       (11 )     (143 )     132  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ (444 )   $ (196 )   $ (248 )   $ (1,219 )   $ 365     $ (1,584 )
                           

    (1) Other income (expense) for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of DCo LLC and Morse TEC LLC.

    (2) Net incurred losses and LAE for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of deferred charge assets (“DCAs”) on retroactive reinsurance contracts, fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies and the changes in the discount rate and risk margin components of the fair value of assets and liabilities related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 included accelerated amortization of $19 million and $115 million, respectively, corresponding to increased favorable prior period development (“PPD”) on net ultimate liabilities recorded in our Run-off segment. There was $11 million and $22 million accelerated amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

    For additional detail on the Assumed Life segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and Corporate and other activities, please refer to the Form 10-Q.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

    For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

      Three Months Ended
    September 30,
      Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
        2022       2021       2022       2021  
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    INCOME              
    Net premiums earned $ 4     $ 52     $ 52     $ 204  
    Net investment income   116       93       302       231  
    Net realized (losses) gains   (36 )     6       (111 )     1  
    Net unrealized (losses) gains   (546 )     (280 )     (1,518 )     110  
    Other (expense) income   (4 )     11       33       27  
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries         47             62  
    Total income   (466 )     (71 )     (1,242 )     635  
                   
    EXPENSES              
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses              
    Current period   13       42       39       146  
    Prior periods   (109 )     (69 )     (331 )     (189 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (96 )     (27 )     (292 )     (43 )
    Policyholder benefit expenses   7             25        
    Acquisition costs         11       20       50  
    General and administrative expenses   67       93       235       269  
    Interest expense   23       18       71       51  
    Net foreign exchange gains   (17 )     (2 )     (27 )     (9 )
    Total expenses   (16 )     93       32       318  
                   
    (LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES   (450 )     (164 )     (1,274 )     317  
    Income tax expense   (8 )     (10 )     (4 )     (13 )
    (Losses) earnings from equity method investments   (20 )     (14 )     12       101  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS   (478 )     (188 )     (1,266 )     405  
    Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests   43       1       74       (13 )
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR   (435 )     (187 )     (1,192 )     392  
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )     (27 )     (27 )
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ (444 )   $ (196 )   $ (1,219 )   $ 365  
                   
    (Loss) earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:        
    Basic $ (26.10 )   $ (10.68 )   $ (70.59 )   $ 17.78  
    Diluted $ (26.10 )   $ (10.68 )   $ (70.59 )   $ 17.53  
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic   17,013,348       18,349,483       17,269,870       20,502,755  
    Diluted   17,126,880       18,548,368       17,382,578       20,793,640  

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

    As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 

      September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 14     $ 6  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $9; 2021 — $34; net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $0)   9       34  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   2,315       3,756  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $5,624; 2021 — $5,689; net of allowance: 2022 — $35; 2021 — $10)   4,868       5,652  
    Funds held – directly managed   2,150       3,007  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2022 — $1,320; 2021 — $1,831)   1,199       1,995  
    Other investments, at fair value   3,203       2,333  
    Equity method investments   468       493  
    Total investments   14,226       17,276  
    Cash and cash equivalents   923       1,646  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   434       446  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2022 — $134; 2021 — $136)   886       1,085  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   287       432  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $5)   190       213  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   3,727       2,340  
    Deferred charge assets   255       371  
    Other assets   624       620  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 21,552     $ 24,429  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 11,549     $ 11,269  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,286       1,989  
    Future policyholder benefits   1,285       1,502  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   617       638  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   154       254  
    Debt obligations   1,905       1,691  
    Other liabilities   432       581  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   17,228       17,924  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS   166       179  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2022: 17,584,201; 2021: 18,223,574):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2022: 15,986,489; 2021: 16,625,862)   16       17  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 1,192,941)   1       1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 404,771)          
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2022 and 2021: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred Shares 2022 and 2021: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2022 and 2021: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   757       922  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (667 )     (16 )
    Retained earnings   3,866       5,085  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   4,060       6,096  
    Noncontrolling interests   98       230  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   4,158       6,326  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 21,552     $ 24,429  

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Some of the adjustments reflected in our non-GAAP measures are recurring items, such as the exclusion of adjustments to net realized and unrealized (gains)/losses on fixed maturity investments recognized in our income statement, the fair value of certain of our loss reserve liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, and the amortization of fair value adjustments.

    Management makes these adjustments in assessing our performance so that the changes in fair value due to interest rate movements, which are applied to some but not all of our assets and liabilities as a result of preexisting accounting elections, do not impair comparability across reporting periods.

    It is important for the readers of our periodic filings to understand that these items will recur from period to period.

    However, we exclude these items for the purpose of presenting a comparable view across reporting periods of the impact of our underlying claims management and investment without the effect of interest rate fluctuations on assets that we anticipate to hold to maturity and non-cash changes to the fair value of our reserves.

    Similarly, our non-GAAP measures reflect the exclusion of certain items that we deem to be nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent when the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is not reasonably likely that such item may recur within two years, nor was there a similar charge or gain in the preceding two years. This includes adjustments related to bargain purchase gains on acquisitions of businesses, net gains or losses on sales of subsidiaries, net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations and other items that we separately disclose.

    We have presented the results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures further below. The following tables present more information on each non-GAAP measure.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents both management and investors with a more economically accurate measure of the realizable value of shareholder returns by factoring in the impact of share dilution.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity   Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more consistent measure of the performance of our business by enabling comparison between the financial periods presented.

    We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds-held directly managed and the change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, as:
  • we typically hold most of our fixed maturity investments until the earlier of maturity or the time that they are used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost; and
  • removing the fair value option improves comparability since there are limited acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option.
  • Therefore, we believe that excluding their impact on our earnings improves comparability of our core operational performance across periods.

    We include the amortization of fair value adjustments as a non-GAAP adjustment to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as it is a non-cash charge that is not reflective of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios.

    We eliminate the net gain (loss) on the purchase and sales of subsidiaries and net earnings from discontinued operations, as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.




    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)
    -amortization of fair value adjustments
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any)
    -net earnings from discontinued operations (if any)
    -tax effects of adjustments
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests



     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.   Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    We adjust our investment returns to eliminate the impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates), as we typically hold most of these investments until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.





    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed
     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading instruments
     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves

      Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful and comparable measurement of the impact of our claims management strategies on our loss portfolios across acquisition years and also to our overall financial periods. 
      
    We use this measure to evaluate the impact of our claims management strategies because it provides visibility into our ability to settle our claims obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.   

    In order to provide a complete and consistent picture of our claims management performance, we combine:  
  • the reduction (increase) in estimates of prior period net ultimate losses relating to our Run-off segment; with  
  • the amortization of deferred charge assets (as the amortization will increase or decrease as a result of the periodic development in accordance with our accounting policies).  
  • Both adjustments are included in net incurred losses and LAE.   

    We also include our performance in managing claims on our defendant A&E liabilities, that do not form part of loss reserves.
       
    The remaining components of periodic recurring net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims management performance for the following reasons: 
  • The results of our Legacy Underwriting segment have been economically transferred to a third party primarily through use of reinsurance and a Capacity Lease Agreement(2); as such, the results are not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE, which is designed to analyze the impact of our claims management strategies;  
  • The results of our Assumed Life segment relate only to our exposure to active property catastrophe business; as this business is not in run-off, the results are not a relevant contribution to Adjusted RLE;  
  • The change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1) has been removed to support comparability between the two acquisition years for which we elected the fair value option in reserves assumed and the acquisition years for which we did not make this election (specifically, this election was only made in the 2017 and 2018 acquisition years and the election of such option is irrevocable);
  • The reduction/(increase) in provisions for ULAE are not considered directly related to the reserves and their exclusion provides alignment with our insurance contract disclosures, which is a key measure of our comparability between the acquisition years over time; and 
  • The amortization of fair value adjustments are non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.

    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life operations
    -the reduction/(increase) in provisions for unallocated LAE (ULAE)
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:  
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of our defendant A&E ultimate net liabilities.

     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    Legacy Underwriting and Assumed Life net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -the net ULAE provision
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant asbestos and environmental exposures.
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (2) As described in Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

        September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
        Equity(1)   Ordinary Shares   Per Share Amount   Equity(1)   Ordinary Shares   Per Share Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 3,550   17,018,571   $ 208.60   $ 5,586   17,657,944   $ 316.34
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                        
    Share-based compensation plans       193,951           315,205    
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*   $ 3,550   17,212,522   $ 206.25   $ 5,586   17,973,149   $ 310.80

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021
      Net (loss) earnings(1)   Opening equity(1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net (loss) earnings(1)   Opening equity(1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE(1) $ (444 )   $ 4,183     (10.6)%   (42.5) %   $ (196 )   $ 6,677     (2.9) %   (11.7) %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                              
    Remove:                              
    Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed(2)   418       1,245               87       (339 )        
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(3)   (82 )     (239 )             (10 )     (91 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   4       (99 )             5       (120 )        
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                       (47 )              
    Tax effects of adjustments(4)   (2 )                   (5 )              
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests(5)   (42 )                   (8 )              
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ (148 )   $ 5,090     (2.9)%   (11.6) %   $ (174 )   $ 6,127     (2.8) %   (11.4) %

    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.

    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

      Nine Months Ended
      September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021
      Net (loss) earnings(1)   Opening equity(1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net (loss) earnings(1)   Opening equity(1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE(1) $ (1,219 )   $ 5,586     (21.8)%   (29.1)%   $ 365     $ 6,164     5.9 %   7.9 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                              
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed(2)   1,161       (89 )             183       (560 )        
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(3)   (228 )     (107 )             (68 )     (33 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   11       (106 )             13       (128 )        
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                       (62 )              
    Tax effects of adjustments(4)   (6 )                   (18 )              
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests(5)   (90 )                   4                
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ (371 )   $ 5,284     (7.0)%   (9.4)%   $ 417     $ 5,443     7.7 %   10.2 %

    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.

    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of PPD to Adjusted PPD* and Annualized RLE to Annualized Adjusted RLE*:

        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022   June 30, 2022   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE   $ 109     $ 11,564     $ 12,238     $ 11,901     3.7 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Assumed Life           (139 )     (147 )     (143 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     (2 )     (136 )     (140 )     (138 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (36 )     (26 )     (31 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions     (15 )     (480 )     (504 )     (492 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     4       95       99       97      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     (82 )     305       239       272      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities           571       574       573      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 14     $ 11,744     $ 12,333     $ 12,039     0.5 %


        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        September 30, 2021   September 30, 2021   June 30, 2021   September 30, 2021   September 30, 2021
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE   $ 69     $ 11,963     $ 10,835     $ 11,399     2.4 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Assumed Life           (177 )           (89 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     (2 )     (147 )     (156 )     (152 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (130 )     (91 )     (111 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions     (14 )     (432 )     (410 )     (421 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     5       109       120       115      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     (10 )     100       91       96      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     5       601       584       593      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 53     $ 11,887     $ 10,973     $ 11,430     1.9 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

        Nine Months Ended   As of   Nine Months Ended
        September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2022
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE   $ 331     $ 11,564     $ 11,555     $ 11,560     3.8 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Assumed Life     (29 )     (139 )     (181 )     (160 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     3       (136 )     (153 )     (145 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (36 )           (18 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions     (50 )     (480 )     (416 )     (448 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     11       95       106       101      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     (228 )     305       107       206      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     4       571       574       572      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 42     $ 11,744     $ 11,592     $ 11,668     0.5 %


        Nine Months Ended   As of   Nine Months Ended
        September 30, 2021   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020   September 30, 2021   September 30, 2021
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE   $ 189     $ 11,963     $ 8,544     $ 10,254     2.5 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Assumed Life           (177 )           (89 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     (4 )     (147 )     (955 )     (552 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (130 )           (65 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions     (46 )     (432 )     (334 )     (383 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     13       109       128       119      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option(1)     (68 )     100       33       67      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     19       601       615       608      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 103     $ 11,887     $ 8,031     $ 9,959     1.4 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
      September 30,
    2022
      September 30,
    2021
      September 30,
    2022
      September 30,
    2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income   $ 116     $ 93     $ 302     $ 231  
    Net realized (losses) gains     (36 )     6       (111 )     1  
    Net unrealized (losses) gains     (546 )     (280 )     (1,518 )     110  
    Earnings (losses) from equity method investments     (20 )     (14 )     12       101  
    TIR ($)   $ (486 )   $ (195 )   $ (1,315 )   $ 443  
                     
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                
    Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed     418       87       1,161       183  
    Adjusted TIR ($)*   $ (68 )   $ (108 )   $ (154 )   $ 626  
                     
    Total investments   $ 14,226     $ 16,962     $ 14,226     $ 16,962  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents     1,357       2,035       1,357       2,035  
    Funds held by reinsured companies     3,727       2,410       3,727       2,410  
    Net variable interest entity assets           448             448  
    Total investable assets   $ 19,310     $ 21,855     $ 19,310     $ 21,855  
                     
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value(1)     20,140       21,889       20,192       20,737  
    Annualized TIR %(2)   (9.7 )%   (3.6 )%   (8.7 )%     2.8 %
    Non-GAAP adjustment:                
    Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI and net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading instruments     1,928       (326 )     1,928       (326 )
    Adjusted investable assets*   $ 21,238     $ 21,529     $ 21,238     $ 21,529  
                     
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*(3)   $ 21,728     $ 21,610     $ 21,093     $ 20,411  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %*(4)   (1.3 )%   (2.0 )%   (1.0 )%     4.1 %

    (1) This amount is a two and four period average of the total investable assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.

    (3) This amount is a two and four period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above.

    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645 


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Business Updates

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) (“Enstar”) has announced updates relating to its joint venture with Allianz SE (“Allianz”), Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd. (“Enhanzed Re”), and its recent investment portfolio performance.

    Enstar Enters into Master Agreement Regarding Enhanzed Re

    On August 18, 2022, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (“Cavello Bay”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enstar, entered into a Master Agreement with Allianz and Enhanzed Re. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, Cavello Bay and Allianz have agreed to a series of transactions that will:

  • commute or novate all of the reinsurance contracts written by Enhanzed Re, except for one reinsurance transaction related to a block of annuity policies written by an affiliate of Allianz (the “Annuities Portfolio”), which the parties will cooperate in good faith to novate to a third party on commercially reasonable terms;
  • repay the $70.0 million of subordinated notes issued by Enhanzed Re to an affiliate of Allianz; and
  • distribute Enhanzed Re’s excess capital to Cavello Bay and Allianz in accordance with their respective equity ownership.
  • The completion of the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals. The transactions will eliminate Enstar’s direct exposure to catastrophe business and are expected to result in an approximate $62 million increase in Enstar’s book value, which represents an increase of approximately $3.57 in book value per share, exclusive of the potential impact of a future novation of the Annuities Portfolio.

    Investments Update

    During the six months ending June 30, 2022, Enstar reported total recognized and unrecognized investment losses of $1.3 billion, which were driven by continued volatility in the global financial markets. In the month of July 2022, our investment portfolio recognized an estimated unrealized gain of $221 million, or $12.72 per share, which was driven by an improvement in equity and credit markets and a drop in interest rates. These figures exclude the results of Enhanzed Re and certain other investments that are reported on a quarterly lag as disclosed in Enstar’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022.

    In addition to the strong July month end investment results, market conditions in August continue to improve which has favourably impacted our risk assets. As of today, equity markets were up and credit spreads have continued to improve. All in yields remain elevated year-to-date which allows us to invest new premium at attractive levels. Regardless of near-term volatility, we continue to have conviction that our investment portfolio is well positioned to deliver long term value.

    About Enstar  
    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

    This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the parties may not be able to complete the proposed transactions due to the failure of the closing conditions being satisfied or for other reasons. In addition, the capital markets remain volatile and there can be no assurance that the quarter to date unrealized investment gains will be maintained through the end of the quarter. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

  • Net Loss of $493 million and $775 million and Return on Equity of (9.8)% and (13.9)% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by unrealized losses on fixed income securities in the rising interest rate environment
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share and Adjusted Book Value per Ordinary Share* of $245.93 and $241.05, respectively, as of June 30, 2022
  • Returned $163 million to shareholders through share repurchases at a weighted average discount to book value of 20.3% during the six months ended June 30, 2022
  • Agreed a Loss Portfolio Transfer with Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (“Argo”) covering a number of Argo’s U.S. casualty insurance portfolios, with a policy limit of $1.1 billion
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today. An audio presentation reviewing the second quarter 2022 results with expanded commentary is available on Enstar’s investor relations website at investor.enstargroup.com.

    Second Quarter 2022 Highlights:

             
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of (9.8)% and Adjusted ROE* of (2.9)% compared to 6.0% and 5.1%, respectively, in the second quarter 2021. ROE was impacted by $379 million of net unrealized losses arising from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that are classified as trading, combined with $212 million of net unrealized losses in Enstar’s non-core portfolios.
  • The market dislocation has resulted in material unrealized losses in our investment portfolio impacted by the combination of interest rate increases, widening credit spreads and equity market declines. While we recognized net investment losses of $522 million in the quarter, we are confident in our investment strategies for the long term.
  • Positively, our solvency or economic balance sheet became stronger during the second quarter. This is driven by two factors:
  • First, our solvency ratio reflects not only losses on investments but also the impact of a higher discount rate on our reserves; and
  • Secondly, our core fixed income securities are shorter in duration than our insurance liabilities.
  • Our quarter’s run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value and favorable loss activity in the professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business net of amortization of deferred charge assets (“DCAs”).
  • On August 8, 2022, we executed an LPT agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Argo covering a number of its U.S. casualty insurance portfolios, including construction, for accident years 2011 to 2019. We will provide ground up cover of $746 million, and an additional $275 million of cover in excess of $821 million, up to a policy limit of $1.1 billion. Argo will retain a loss corridor of $75 million up to $821 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions which we expect to be completed in the second half of 2022.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Commenting on the Company’s results, Enstar CEO Dominic Silvester said:

     

    “We completed one of our largest-ever loss portfolio transactions in the quarter, assuming an incremental $1.9 billion of subject loss reserves from Aspen, an established business partner, and transitioned claims management authority to Enstar. In addition, on August 8, 2022, we announced a reinsurance agreement with Argo which will provide us with the opportunity to bring our legacy expertise to the run-off of Argo’s US casualty book.

    Our second quarter financial results continued to be impacted by unrealized investment losses, resulting from rising interest rates and ongoing economic uncertainty. Our fixed income portfolio has incurred a significant amount of the unrealized losses. However, it is important to keep in mind that this portfolio is designed to largely complement the maturity of underlying loss reserves and as such, we expect the losses to unwind over time. Overall, we remain confident that our investment strategy can generate strong value for the long term. We maintain a strong balance sheet with capacity to continue to pursue our active pipeline of opportunities and remain focused on delivering long-term value to our partners and shareholders.

    We are seeing a robust market demand for our solutions and we maintain discipline with respect to acquiring new business and will only execute on transactions where we can generate appropriate risk-adjusted returns.”

    Six months ended results included:

     
  • Net loss of $775 million, or $44.54 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net earnings of $561 million, or $25.60 per diluted ordinary share, for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
  • ROE of (13.9)% and Adjusted ROE* of (4.2)%, compared to 9.1% and 10.9%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. ROE was impacted by unrealized losses arising from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that are classified trading combined with unrealized losses in Enstar’s non-core portfolios.
  • Annualized RLE of 3.7% and Annualized Adjusted RLE* of 0.5%, compared to 2.5% and 1.1%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. RLE benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value, favorable loss activity in the professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business net of amortization of DCAs, and favorable results on Enstar’s inactive catastrophe programs held by Enhanzed Re.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of (8.1)% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of (0.8)%, compared to 6.8% and 8.0%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Recognized investment results were impacted by the combination of interest rate increases, widening credit spreads and equity market declines.
  • We repurchased 697,580 voting ordinary shares during the six months ended June 30, 2022 for an aggregate $163 million, representing an average price per share of $233.92 and a weighted average discount to our net book value per ordinary share of 20.3%. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we utilized $105 million of the $200 million authorized under the 2022 Repurchase Program and the remaining $59 million authorized under the 2021 Repurchase Program to repurchase our ordinary shares.
  • * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

     

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2021
      $ / pp / bp
    Change
      June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2021
      $ / pp / bp
    Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
    Key Earnings Metrics                      
    Net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ (493 )   $ 378     $ (871 )   $ (775 )   $ 561     $ (1,336 )
    Adjusted operating (loss) income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ (150 )   $ 296     $ (446 )   $ (223 )   $ 591     $ (814 )
    ROE   (9.8 )%     6.0 %     (15.8 )pp     (13.9 )%     9.1 %     (23.0 )pp
    Annualized ROE                           (27.7 )%     18.2 %     (45.9 )pp
    Adjusted ROE*   (2.9 )%     5.1 %     (8.0 )pp     (4.2 )%     10.9 %     (15.1 )pp
    Annualized Adjusted ROE*                           (8.4 )%     21.7 %     (30.1 )pp
                                                   
    Key Run-off Metrics                                              
    Prior period development $ 79     $ 10     $ 69     $ 222     $ 120     $ 102  
    Adjusted prior period development* $ 29     $ 24     $ 5     $ 28     $ 50     $ (22 )
    Annualized RLE                           3.7 %     2.5 %     1.2 pp
    Annualized Adjusted RLE*                           0.5 %     1.1 %     (0.6 )pp
                                                   
    Key Investment Return Metrics                                              
    Total investable assets                         $ 20,869     $ 20,169     $ 700  
    Adjusted total investable assets*                         $ 22,115     $ 19,830     $ 2,285  
    Annualized investment book yield   2.32 %     2.65 %     (33 )bp     2.03 %     2.24 %     (21 )bp
    Annualized TIR                           (8.1 )%     6.8 %     (14.9 )pp
    Annualized Adjusted TIR*                           (0.8 )%     8.0 %     (8.8 )pp
                           
                  As of    
                  June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021    
    Key Shareholder Metrics                      
    Book value per ordinary share             $ 245.93     $ 316.34     $ (70.41 )
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*             $ 241.05     $ 310.80     $ (69.75 )

    pp – Percentage point(s)

    bp – Basis point(s)

    * Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.


    Results of Operations by Segment – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

     

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,     $      June 30,     $   
        2022       2021       Change       2022       2021       Change  
    INCOME (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net premiums earned $ 9     $ 42     $ (33 )   $ 26     $ 115     $ (89 )
    Other income:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods   1       5       (4 )     4       14       (10 )
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses   1             1       1       3       (2 )
    All other income   5       9       (4 )     12       19       (7 )
    Total other income   7       14       (7 )     17       36       (19 )
    Total income   16       56       (40 )     43       151       (108 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                      
    Current period   14       42       (28 )     25       86       (61 )
    Prior periods:                      
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses   (108 )     (42 )     (66 )     (137 )     (67 )     (70 )
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE   (13 )     (17 )     4       (34 )     (31 )     (3 )
    Total prior periods   (121 )     (59 )     (62 )     (171 )     (98 )     (73 )
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (107 )     (17 )     (90 )     (146 )     (12 )     (134 )
    Acquisition costs   9             9       17       29       (12 )
    General and administrative expenses (1)   36       64       (28 )     75       92       (17 )
    Total expenses   (62 )     47       (109 )     (54 )     109       (163 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS $ 78     $ 9     $ 69     $ 97     $ 42     $ 55  


    (1) Second quarter 2021 results include incremental expenses attributable to the first quarter 2021 general and administrative expenses following a refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021, which increased the general and administrative expenses of the Run-off segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 by $16 million.

    Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 versus 2021: Net earnings from our Run-off segment increased by $69 million and $55 million, respectively, primarily due to:

  • A $62 million and $73 million increase in favorable PPD for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, driven by a $66 million and $70 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses, respectively, primarily due to favorable loss activity in the professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business; and
  • A decrease in general and administrative expenses of $28 million and $17 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of the refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021 as described above, these decreases were primarily driven by lower salaries and benefits due to reductions in head count and long-term incentive plan costs and decreases in professional fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022; partially offset by
  • Reductions in net premiums earned that were greater than the reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020; and
  • A reduction in other income of $7 million and $19 million, respectively, primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
  •  

    Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,      $     June 30,      $  
        2022       2021       Change       2022       2021       Change  
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME                      
    Net investment income:                      
    Fixed income securities $ 85     $ 87     $ (2 )   $ 153     $ 138     $ 15  
    Cash and restricted cash   1             1       1             1  
    Other investments, including equities   22       15       7       41       29       12  
    Less: Investment expenses   (4 )     (26 )     22       (15 )     (30 )     15  
    Total net investment income   104       76       28       180       137       43  
    Net realized (losses) gains:                      
    Fixed income securities   (30 )     5       (35 )     (65 )     (6 )     (59 )
    Other investments, including equities   (8 )     1       (9 )     (10 )     2       (12 )
    Net realized (losses) gains:   (38 )     6       (44 )     (75 )     (4 )     (71 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains:                      
    Fixed income securities   (377 )     105       (482 )     (670 )     (89 )     (581 )
    Other investments, including equities   (212 )     295       (507 )     (294 )     479       (773 )
    Total net unrealized (losses) gains:   (589 )     400       (989 )     (964 )     390       (1,354 )
    Total income   (523 )     482       (1,005 )     (859 )     523       (1,382 )
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    General and administrative expenses (1)   10       13       (3 )     19       16       3  
    Total expenses   10       13       (3 )     19       16       3  
                           
    Earnings (losses) from equity method investments   1       (3 )     4       32       115       (83 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (532 )   $ 466     $ (998 )   $ (846 )   $ 622     $ (1,468 )


    (1) Second quarter 2021 results include incremental expenses attributable to the first quarter 2021 general and administrative expenses following a refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021, which increased the general and administrative expenses of the Investments segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 by $3 million.


    Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 versus 2021:
    Net loss from our Investments segment was $532 million and $846 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, compared to net earnings of $466 million and $622 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The unfavorable movements of $998 million and $1.5 billion, respectively, were primarily due to:

  • net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed income securities of $407 million and $735 million, respectively, driven by rising interest rates and widening credit spreads, in comparison to net gains of $110 million and net losses of $95 million, respectively, in the comparative periods;
  • net realized and unrealized losses on our other investments, including equities, of $220 million and $304 million, respectively, in comparison to net gains of $296 million and $481 million, respectively, in the comparative periods, primarily driven by underperformance of our fixed income funds, public equities and CLO equities as a result of significant volatility in global equity markets and widening high yield credit spreads. The results were partially offset by gains on our private equity funds, private credit funds and real estate funds, which are typically recorded on a one quarter lag, and net gains on our hedge funds for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as a result of exposure to Chinese equities; and
  • an $83 million decrease in earnings from equity method investments for the six months ended June 30, 2022, largely due to our acquisition of the controlling interest in Enhanzed Re, effective September 1, 2021 (consolidated net loss from Enhanzed Re was $95 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022). Prior to that date, the results of Enhanzed Re were recorded in earnings from equity method investments within the Investments segment; partially offset by:
  • increases in our net investment income of $28 million and $43 million, respectively, which is primarily due to an increase in our average aggregate fixed income assets due to new business during the past year and the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields.
  • Net investment losses recognized on the fixed income securities that support our Enhanzed Re life reinsurance business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were $109 million and $128 million, respectively.

    Income and Earnings by Segment – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

     


      Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
      June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2021
      $ Change   June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2021
      $ Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    INCOME                      
    Run-off $ 16     $ 56     $ (40 )   $ 43     $ 151     $ (108 )
    Enhanzed Re   1             1       15             15  
    Investments   (523 )     482       (1,005 )     (859 )     523       (1,382 )
    Legacy Underwriting   6       15       (9 )     8       28       (20 )
    Subtotal   (500 )     553       (1,053 )     (793 )     702       (1,495 )
    Corporate and other   14       (6 )     20       17       4       13  
    Total income $ (486 )   $ 547     $ (1,033 )   $ (776 )   $ 706     $ (1,482 )
                           
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS                      
    Run-off (3) $ 78     $ 9     $ 69     $ 97     $ 42     $ 55  
    Enhanzed Re   (7 )           (7 )     22             22  
    Investments (3)   (532 )     466       (998 )     (846 )     622       (1,468 )
    Legacy Underwriting         (2 )     2                    
    Total segment net (loss) earnings   (461 )     473       (934 )     (727 )     664       (1,391 )
    Corporate and other (1)(2)(3)   (32 )     (95 )     63       (48 )     (103 )     55  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ (493 )   $ 378     $ (871 )   $ (775 )   $ 561     $ (1,336 )


    (1) Other income (expense) for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of DCo LLC and Morse TEC LLC.
    (2) Net incurred losses and LAE for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of deferred charge assets (“DCAs”) on retroactive reinsurance contracts, fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies and the changes in the discount rate and risk margin components of the fair value of assets and liabilities related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option. The three and six months ended June 30, 2022 included accelerated amortization of $72 million and $96 million, respectively, corresponding to increased favorable prior period development on net ultimate liabilities recorded in our Run-off segment. The three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included accelerated amortization of $11 million corresponding to increased favorable prior period development on net ultimate liabilities recorded in our Run-off segment.
    (3) Second quarter 2021 results include incremental expenses attributable to the first quarter 2021 general and administrative expenses following a refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021, which increased/(decreased) general and administrative expenses of the Run-off and Investment segments by $16 million and $3 million, respectively, as well as corporate and other activities by $(19) million, for the three months ended June 30, 2021.


    For additional detail on the Enhanzed Re segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and corporate and other activities, please refer to the Form 10-Q.

    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

     

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

      Three Months Ended
    June 30,
      Six Months Ended
    June 30,
        2022       2021       2022       2021  
      (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    INCOME              
    Net premiums earned $ 14     $ 59     $ 48     $ 152  
    Net investment income   106       76       186       138  
    Net realized (losses) gains   (38 )     6       (75 )     (5 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains   (591 )     400       (972 )     390  
    Other income   23       6       37       16  
    Net gain on sales of subsidiaries                     15  
    Total income   (486 )     547       (776 )     706  
                   
    EXPENSES              
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses              
    Current period   13       50       26       104  
    Prior periods   (79 )     (10 )     (222 )     (120 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (66 )     40       (196 )     (16 )
    Policyholder benefit expenses   6             18        
    Acquisition costs   12       5       20       39  
    General and administrative expenses   83       93       168       176  
    Interest expense   23       17       48       33  
    Net foreign exchange (gains)   (13 )     (10 )     (10 )     (7 )
    Total expenses   45       145       48       225  
                   
    (LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES   (531 )     402       (824 )     481  
    Income tax benefit (expense)   4       (9 )     4       (3 )
    Earnings (losses) from equity method investments   1       (3 )     32       115  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS   (526 )     390       (788 )     593  
    Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests   42       (3 )     31       (14 )
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR   (484 )     387       (757 )     579  
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )     (18 )     (18 )
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ (493 )   $ 378     $ (775 )   $ 561  
                   
    (Loss) earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:        
    Basic $ (28.62 )   $ 17.44     $ (44.54 )   $ 25.95  
    Diluted $ (28.62 )   $ 17.28     $ (44.54 )   $ 25.60  
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic   17,224,449       21,631,749       17,400,257       21,597,236  
    Diluted   17,470,691       21,832,218       17,634,698       21,892,744  


    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

    As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 

      June 30,
    2022
      December 31,
    2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 15     $ 6  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $43; 2021 — $34; net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $0)   42       34  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   2,783       3,756  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $5,673; 2021 — $5,689; net of allowance: 2022 — $42; 2021 — $10)   5,099       5,652  
    Funds held – directly managed   2,481       3,007  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2022 — $1,819; 2021 — $1,831)   1,776       1,995  
    Other investments, at fair value   3,125       2,333  
    Equity method investments   506       493  
    Total investments   15,827       17,276  
    Cash and cash equivalents   785       1,646  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   301       446  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2022 — $137; 2021 — $136)   948       1,085  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   327       432  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $5)   191       213  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   3,956       2,340  
    Deferred charge assets   286       371  
    Other assets   648       620  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 23,269     $ 24,429  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 12,142     $ 11,269  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,499       1,989  
    Future policyholder benefits   1,363       1,502  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   620       638  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   205       254  
    Debt obligations   1,905       1,691  
    Other liabilities   475       581  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   18,209       17,924  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS   174       179  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2022: 17,574,197; 2021: 18,223,574):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2022: 15,976,485; 2021: 16,625,862)   16       17  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 1,192,941)   1       1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 404,771)          
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2022 and 2021: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred Shares 2022 and 2021: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2022 and 2021: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   769       922  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (490 )     (16 )
    Retained earnings   4,310       5,085  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   4,693       6,096  
    Noncontrolling interests   193       230  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   4,886       6,326  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 23,269     $ 24,429  

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    We have presented the results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures further below. The following tables present more information on each non-GAAP measure.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents a prudent view of our book value per share.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity (%)   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity

      Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more valuable and consistent measure of the performance of our business, and enhances comparisons to prior periods:
  • by adjusting investment returns for the temporary impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates) which we hold until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost;
  • by removing the impact of non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis; and
  • by removing items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations;
  • We use this non-GAAP measure in our annual incentive compensation program.

    We include the amortization of fair value adjustments as a non-GAAP adjustment to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as it is considered to be a non-cash charge and not indicative of our operating results.









    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)
    -amortization of fair value adjustments
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any)
    -net earnings from discontinued operations (if any)
    -tax effects of adjustments
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.

      Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    Adjusts investment returns for the temporary impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates) which we hold until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.





    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed

     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading instruments
     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves

      Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful measurement of our claims management performance.

    We use this measure to evaluate our ability to settle our obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.

    In order to provide a complete and consistent picture of our claims performance, we combine the reduction (increase) in estimates of prior period net ultimate losses relating to our Run-off segment with the amortization of deferred charge assets, both of which are included in net incurred losses and LAE and have an inverse effect on our results. We also include our performance in managing our defendant A&E liabilities, that do not form part of loss reserves.

    The remaining components of net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims performance as they are either not non-life run-off in nature, or are considered to be non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.





    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    -Legacy Underwriting and Enhanzed Re operations
    -the reduction/(increase) in provisions for unallocated LAE (ULAE)
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of our defendant A&E ultimate net liabilities.

     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    -Legacy Underwriting and Enhanzed Re net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -the net ULAE provision
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant asbestos and environmental exposures.
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

     

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

      June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
      Equity (1)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
      Equity (1)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share $ 4,183   17,008,567   $ 245.93   $ 5,586   17,657,944   $ 316.34
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                      
    Share-based compensation plans     344,890           315,205    
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share* $ 4,183   17,353,457   $ 241.05   $ 5,586   17,973,149   $ 310.80

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021
      Net (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1) $ (493 )   $ 5,024     (9.8)%   (39.3)%   $ 378     $ 6,251     6.0 %   24.2 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                              
    Remove:                              
    Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (2)   409       458               (110 )     (228 )        
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3)   (48 )     (201 )             17       (109 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   5       (104 )             6       (125 )        
    Tax effects of adjustments (4)   20                   4              
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (5)   (43 )                 1              
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ (150 )   $ 5,177     (2.9)%   (11.6)%   $ 296     $ 5,789     5.1 %   20.5 %


    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

      Six Months Ended
      June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021
      Net (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      Net (loss)
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      (Adj)
    ROE
      Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1) $ (775 )   $ 5,586     (13.9)%   (27.7)%   $ 561     $ 6,164     9.1 %   18.2 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                              
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (2)   743       (89 )             96       (560 )        
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3)   (146 )     (107 )             (58 )     (33 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   7       (106 )             8       (128 )        
    Net gain on sales of subsidiaries                     (15 )            
    Tax effects of adjustments (4)   (4 )                 (13 )            
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (5)   (48 )                 12              
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ (223 )   $ 5,284     (4.2)%   (8.4)%   $ 591     $ 5,443     10.9 %   21.7 %


    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.
    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The tables below present a reconciliation of PPD to Adjusted PPD* and Annualized RLE to Annualized Adjusted RLE*:

      Three Months
    Ended
      As of   Three Months
    Ended
      June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2022
      March 31,
    2022
      June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2022
      PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      Annualized
    RLE %
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE $ 79     $ 12,238     $ 10,962     $ 11,600     2.7 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                  
    Enhanzed Re   (1 )     (147 )     (150 )     (149 )    
    Legacy Underwriting   6       (140 )     (142 )     (141 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period         (26 )     (13 )     (20 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions   (13 )     (504 )     (394 )     (449 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies   5       99       104       102      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)   (48 )     239       201       220      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities   1       574       586       580      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE* $ 29     $ 12,333     $ 11,154     $ 11,743     1.0 %


      Three Months
    Ended
      As of   Three Months
    Ended
      June 30,
    2021
      June 30,
    2021
      March 31,
    2021
      June 30,
    2021
      June 30,
    2021
      PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      Annualized
    RLE %
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE $ 10     $ 10,835     $ 9,215     $ 10,025     0.4 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                  
    Legacy Underwriting   4       (156 )     (153 )     (155 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period         (91 )     (48 )     (70 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions   (18 )     (410 )     (396 )     (403 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies   6       120       125       123      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)   17       91       109       100      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities   5       584       599       592      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE* $ 24     $ 10,973     $ 9,451     $ 10,212     0.9 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

      Six Months
    Ended
      As of   Six Months
    Ended
      June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2022
      December 31,
    2021
      June 30,
    2022
      June 30,
    2022
      PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      Annualized
    RLE %
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE $ 222     $ 12,238     $ 11,555     $ 11,897     3.7 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                  
    Enhanzed Re   (29 )     (147 )     (181 )     (164 )    
    Legacy Underwriting   5       (140 )     (153 )     (147 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period         (26 )           (13 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions   (35 )     (504 )     (416 )     (460 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies   7       99       106       103      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)   (146 )     239       107       173      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities   4       574       574       574      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE* $ 28     $ 12,333     $ 11,592     $ 11,963     0.5 %


      Six Months
    Ended
      As of   Six Months
    Ended
      June 30,
    2021
      June 30,
    2021
      December 31,
    2020
      June 30,
    2021
      June 30,
    2021
      PPD   Net loss
    reserves
      Net loss
    reserves
      Average net
    loss reserves
      Annualized
    RLE %
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE $ 120     $ 10,835     $ 8,544     $ 9,690     2.5 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                  
    Legacy Underwriting   (2 )     (156 )     (955 )     (556 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period         (91 )           (46 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions   (32 )     (410 )     (334 )     (372 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies   8       120       128       124      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)   (58 )     91       33       62      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities   14       584       615       600      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE* $ 50     $ 10,973     $ 8,031     $ 9,502     1.1 %

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income $ 106     $ 76     $ 186     $ 138  
    Net realized (losses) gains   (38 )     6       (75 )     (5 )
    Net unrealized (losses) gains   (591 )     400       (972 )     390  
    Earnings (losses) from equity method investments   1       (3 )     32       115  
    TIR ($) $ (522 )   $ 479     $ (829 )   $ 638  
                   
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed   409       (110 )     743       96  
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ (113 )   $ 369     $ (86 )   $ 734  
                   
    Total investments $ 15,827     $ 14,621     $ 15,827     $ 14,621  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   1,086       1,126       1,086       1,126  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   3,956       2,202       3,956       2,202  
    Net variable interest entity assets         2,220             2,220  
    Total investable assets $ 20,869     $ 20,169     $ 20,869     $ 20,169  
                   
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1)   19,826       19,176       20,464       18,636  
    Annualized TIR % (2)   (10.5 )%     10.0 %     (8.1 )%     6.8 %
    Non-GAAP adjustment:              
    Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI and net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading instruments   1,246       (339 )     1,246       (339 )
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 22,115     $ 19,830     $ 22,115     $ 19,830  
                   
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value* (3) $ 20,711     $ 18,896     $ 21,024     $ 18,260  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4)   (2.2 )%     7.8 %     (0.8 )%     8.0 %







      

    (1) This amount is a two and three period average of the total investable assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.
    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.
    (3) This amount is a two and three period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above.
    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces LPT Transaction With Argo

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement for a Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”) with specialty insurance underwriter Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (“Argo”) to reinsure a number of its direct U.S. casualty insurance portfolios, including construction, relating to accident years 2011 to 2019.

    Enstar’s subsidiary will provide ground up cover of $746 million, and an additional $275 million of cover in excess of $821 million, up to a policy limit of $1.1 billion. Argo will retain a loss corridor of $75 million up to $821 million.

    The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “As this collaboration with Argo demonstrates, Enstar continues to be a market of choice for run-off solutions.  We were pleased to be called upon to partner with the Argo team to design reinsurance that meets the company’s risk management objectives, while providing Enstar with an opportunity to contribute our legacy expertise to Argo’s U.S. casualty book.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:      Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2022.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2022.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces President Paul O'Shea's Planned Retirement in 2023

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paul O’Shea, President of Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (NASDAQ: ESGR), will retire in March 2023 after 28 years serving the company and its predecessor Castlewood Limited.

    Mr. O’Shea will remain as a member of the Board of Directors of Enstar, and the Group and its shareholders will continue to benefit from his extensive experience and industry connections. David Ni, who joined Enstar in 2019 as EVP, M&A and was appointed Chief Strategy Officer in May 2022, has worked with Mr. O’Shea since starting. Mr. Ni will lead the Company’s M&A activity going forward. 

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “One of the best decisions in my career was asking Paul to join me at Castlewood Limited back in 1994. We have worked together through the many challenges of growing Enstar, from a niche start-up into the leading global run-off specialist it is today. Paul’s ability to focus on delivering solutions together with his skill and dedication has been an essential part of successfully completing 113 run-off deals and acquiring more than $42 billion in insurance and reinsurance assets since formation. At the same time, Paul has helped to build a strong leadership team to ensure Enstar can continue to deliver successful outcomes from our future pipeline of opportunities.

    “On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors, and our 830-plus employees, I thank Paul for his dedication and support. We are delighted that he will remain with us as a director and wish him much happiness in his well-deserved retirement.”

    Paul O’Shea, added: “Enstar’s success over the past 28 years is a result of the hard work and commitment of so many, too many to acknowledge here. However, I thank Dominic for inviting me to join his team back in 1994 and for all his guidance and support over the years. Enstar is a very special company, and it’s been a privilege to work with such exceptional talent as we developed beyond what any of us could have imagined. The corporate ethos and dedication of each employee will continue to generate success into the future. I look forward to continuing my association with Enstar as a director.”

    Other Management Changes

    In addition, Enstar today announced that Acting Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Orla Gregory has transitioned full-time to the Chief Financial Officer role. She will continue to work closely with Deputy CFO and Chief Accounting Officer Mike Murphy and Group Treasurer Matt Kirk. Ms. Gregory’s responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer will be divided between Chief Claims Officer Paul Brockman and Chief of Business Operations Laurence Plumb.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications

    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Loss Portfolio Transfer Agreement With Aspen

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has closed a previously announced agreement for a ground-up loss portfolio transfer with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries for their 2019 and prior business (the “LPT”). Enstar will assume net loss reserves of $3.12 billion, subject to a limit of $3.57 billion.

    The existing adverse development cover between the parties that closed in June 2020, under which Enstar assumed $770 million of loss reserves (the “ADC”), has been absorbed into the LPT.

    As a result of the LPT, Enstar assumed an incremental $2.35 billion of net loss reserves, with a diverse mix of property, liability and specialty lines, in exchange for incremental premium of $2.39 billion, and will assume claims control.

    The amount of net loss reserves assumed, as well as the premium and limit amounts provided in the LPT agreement, will be adjusted for claims paid between October 1, 2021 and the closing date of the transaction, pursuant to the terms of the contract.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar
    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement
    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those relating to the integration of run-off acquisitions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications

    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2022.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2022.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
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    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

  • Net Loss of $282 million and Return on Equity of (5.0)% for the three months ended March 31, 2022, driven by unrealized losses on fixed income securities in the rising interest rate environment
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share and Adjusted Book Value per Ordinary Share* of $286.51 and $282.10, respectively, as of March 31, 2022, a decline of 9.4% and 9.2%, respectively, from December 31, 2021
  • Returned $42 million to shareholders through share repurchases at a weighted average discount to book value of 18.6%
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting a net loss of $282 million and return on equity of (5.0)% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

    Commenting on the Company’s results, Enstar CEO Dominic Silvester said:

     

    “We started the year by signing one of our largest ever loss portfolio transactions and completing another successful debt raise at competitive rates, while our financial results in the first quarter reflect rising interest rates and economic uncertainty.

    We remain focused on delivering long-term value and are well positioned to maintain our momentum during these volatile times.”

    First quarter results included:

             
  • Net loss of $282 million, compared to net earnings of $183 million for first quarter 2021. Net loss of $16.04 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net earnings of $8.38 per diluted ordinary share for the comparative quarter.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) of (5.0)% and Adjusted ROE* of (1.4)% compared to 3.0% and 5.4%, respectively, in the first quarter 2021. Our ROE was impacted by unrealized losses from the impact of interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that we classify as trading combined with unrealized losses in our non-core portfolios.
  • Annualized run-off liability earnings (“RLE”) of 5.1% and Annualized Adjusted RLE* of 0.0%, compared to 5.0% and 1.2%, respectively, in the first quarter 2021. Our RLE benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that we hold at fair value and favorable results on our inactive catastrophe programs held by Enhanzed Re.
  • Annualized total investment return (“TIR”) of (6.1)% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of 0.5%, compared to 3.6% and 8.4%, respectively, in the first quarter 2021. Our recognized investment results were impacted by the combination of interest rate increases and equity market declines.
  • *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Operational Highlights

     
  • On January 10, 2022 we entered into a transaction with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen”) to assume $3.1 billion of net loss reserves in a loss portfolio transfer (“LPT”) transaction, subject to a limit of $3.6 billion. As a result of an existing ADC between Aspen and us that will be absorbed by this transaction, we will assume an incremental $2.4 billion of net loss reserves with a diverse mix of property, liability and specialty lines of business, in exchange for incremental premium of $2.4 billion1, and assume claims control. This transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Following the redemption and subsequent liquidation of the InRe Fund L.P. (the “InRe Fund”) in 2021, we have invested or committed the remaining proceeds into liquid and illiquid non-core assets in accordance with our strategic asset allocation.

    For certain illiquid asset classes such as private equity, real estate equity and infrastructure equity, funds have been committed to the appointed manager. For these illiquid asset classes, our manager is deploying funds into liquid non-core asset classes while implementing a plan to rotate these investments into illiquid asset classes over time. We expect this rotation will be complete over the medium term.
  • We took advantage of January’s strong capital markets, raising $500 million of junior subordinated debt at 5.5% and used a portion of the net proceeds to repay the remaining $280 million aggregate principal amount of our 2022 senior notes at their March 2022 maturity. We also returned an additional $42 million to our shareholders through share repurchases in the first quarter of 2022.
  • As part of our strategic review of Enhanzed Re, we evaluated the current marketplace offerings and the strategic position of Enhanzed Re to take advantage of future opportunities and have concluded that we will not be seeking new life business portfolios for the Enhanzed Re platform.
  • We made progress on our environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) strategy. In the first quarter of 2022, we published our inaugural Corporate Sustainability Report, a Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) Report and a Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) Report.

    We also announced a partnership with two U.K.-based women’s sports teams as part of our commitment to championing diversity and equality for women. Our ESG strategy remains focused on addressing climate change, sustainable investing, and developing our human capital. We believe that our achievements to date, in addition to our ongoing and future priorities, will benefit the communities we have a presence in and are an investment in our long-term value.
  • The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to volatility in global commodity markets, most notably the energy market, as well as the loss of insured property in Ukraine and Russia. We have performed a review of potential exposures in our investment portfolio, our underwriting risks, and our acquisition pipeline, and considered operational disruption, and have concluded that there are no significant direct impacts from this event at this time. We continue to monitor for changes to sanctioned individuals and organizations and update our procedures accordingly.
  • We have published the “First Quarter Earnings Review” audio presentation with our Acting Chief Financial Officer, Orla Gregory, which contains expanded commentary on first quarter results and other business updates, and is available to listen to on the Investor Relations section of Enstar’s website.
  • _______________
    1
    The amount of net loss reserves assumed, as well as the premium and limit amounts provided in the LPT agreement, will be adjusted for claims paid between October 1, 2021 and the closing date of the transaction pursuant to terms of the contract.

    Key Financial and Operating Metrics

     

    We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

      Three Months Ended        
      March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021   $ Change   % / pp / bp Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)    
    Key Earnings Metrics              
    Net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ (282 )   $ 183     $ (465 )   (254 ) %
    Adjusted operating (loss) income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders* $ (75 )   $ 295       (370 )   (125 ) %
    ROE   (5.0 )%     3.0 %       (8.0 ) pp
    Annualized ROE   (20.2 )%     11.9 %       (32.1 ) pp
    Adjusted ROE*   (1.4 )%     5.4 %       (6.8 ) pp
    Annualized Adjusted ROE*   (5.7 )%     21.7 %       (27.4 ) pp
                   
    Key Run-off Metrics              
    Prior period development $ 143     $ 110       33     30   %
    Adjusted prior period development* $ (1 )   $ 26       (27 )   (104 ) %
    Annualized RLE   5.1 %     5.0 %       0.1   pp
    Annualized Adjusted RLE*   0.0 %     1.2 %       (1.2 ) pp
                     
    Key Investment Return Metrics                
    TIR $ (307 )   $ 159       (466 )   (293 ) %
    Adjusted TIR* $ 27     $ 365       (338 )   (93 ) %
    Total investable assets $ 20,618     $ 18,212       2,406     13   %
    Adjusted total investable assets* $ 21,139     $ 17,983       3,156     18   %
    Annualized investment book yield   1.91 %     1.86 %       5   bp
    Annualized TIR   (6.1 )%     3.6 %       (9.7 ) pp
    Annualized Adjusted TIR*   0.5 %     8.4 %       (7.9 ) pp
                   
      As of        
      March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021        
    Key Shareholder Metrics              
    Book value per ordinary share $ 286.51     $ 316.34       (29.83 )   (9.4 ) %
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share* $ 282.10     $ 310.80       (28.70 )   (9.2 ) %
                               

    pp – Percentage point(s)
    bp – Basis point(s)
    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further below for reconciliations.

    Results of Operations by Segment – For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

     

    Run-off Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

      Three Months Ended        
      March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021   $ Change   % Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    INCOME  
    Net premiums earned $ 17     $ 73     $ (56 )   (77 )%
    Other income:                
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities – prior periods   3       9       (6 )   (67 )%
    Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses         3       (3 )   (100 )%
    All other income   7       10       (3 )   (30 )%
    Total other income   10       22       (12 )   (55 )%
    Total income   27       95       (68 )   (72 )%
                     
    EXPENSES                
    Net incurred losses and LAE:                
    Current period   11       44       (33 )   (75 )%
    Prior periods:              
    Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses   (29 )     (25 )     (4 )   16 %
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE   (21 )     (14 )     (7 )   50 %
    Total prior periods   (50 )     (39 )     (11 )   28 %
    Total net incurred losses and LAE   (39 )     5       (44 )   NM  
    Acquisition costs   8       29       (21 )   (72 )%
    General and administrative expenses   39       28       11     39 %
    Total expenses   8       62       (54 )   (87 )%
                     
    SEGMENT NET EARNINGS $ 19     $ 33     $ (14 )   (42 )%
                   

    NM – Not meaningful, we define NM as changes greater than or equal to +/- 300%.

    Our Run-off segment net earnings decreased by $14 million, primarily due to:

  • Decreases in net premiums earned of $56 million, which was largely offset by decreases in current period net incurred losses and LAE and acquisition costs of $33 million and $21 million, respectively. The reduction in each of these amounts was driven by reduced levels of activity arising from our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020.
  • A reduction in other income of $12 million primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities in the current quarter; and
  • An increase in general and administrative expenses of $11 million; partially offset by
  • An $11 million increase in favorable prior period development in the current quarter driven by:
  • An increase in the reduction in provisions for ULAE of $7 million; and
  • A $4 million increase in favorable prior period development compared to the comparative quarter, driven by a $23 million increase in favorable development on the workers’ compensation line of business resulting from favorable actual claims experience compared to expected claims trends, partially offset by a $16 million increase in adverse development on our property line of business due to unfavorable loss emergence relating to construction risks.
  • Investments Segment

    The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

      Three Months Ended        
      March 31,        
        2022       2021     $ Change   % Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    INCOME              
    Net investment income:              
    Fixed income securities $ 68     $ 51     $ 17     33 %
    Other investments, including equities   19       14       5     36 %
    Less: Investment expenses   (11 )     (4 )     (7 )   175 %
    Total net investment income   76       61       15     25 %
    Net realized losses:              
    Fixed income securities   (35 )     (11 )     (24 )   218 %
    Other investments, including equities   (2 )     1       (3 )   NM  
    Net realized losses   (37 )     (10 )     (27 )   270 %
    Net unrealized losses:              
    Fixed income securities   (293 )     (194 )     (99 )   51 %
    Other investments, including equities   (82 )     184       (266 )   (145 )%
    Total net unrealized losses   (375 )     (10 )     (365 )   NM  
    Total income   (336 )     41       (377 )   NM  
                   
    EXPENSES              
    General and administrative expenses   9       3       6     200 %
    Total expenses   9       3       6     200 %
                   
    Earnings from equity method investments   31       118       (87 )   (74 )%
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (314 )   $ 156     $ (470 )   NM  
                                 

    NM – Not meaningful, we define NM as changes greater than or equal to +/- 300%.

    Segment net loss from our Investments segment was $314 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to segment net earnings of $156 million for the same period in 2021, an unfavorable change of $470 million primarily due to:

  • net realized and unrealized losses of $328 million on our fixed income securities, driven by rising interest rates and widening credit spreads, an increase of $123 million from the comparative period;  
  • net realized and unrealized losses of $84 million on our other investments, including equities, in comparison to net realized and unrealized gains of $185 million in the comparative period, primarily driven by underperformance of our fixed income funds, public equities, hedge funds and CLO equities as a result significant volatility in global equity markets and widening high yield credit spreads, partially offset by gains on our private equity funds, private credit funds and real estate funds, which are typically recorded on a one quarter lag; and
  • an $87 million decrease in earnings from equity method investments largely due to our acquisition of the controlling interest in Enhanzed Re, effective September 1, 2021 (consolidated net earnings from Enhanzed Re business, inclusive of investment results, corporate allocations and the effect of noncontrolling interests were $15 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022). Prior to that date, the results of Enhanzed Re were recorded in earnings from equity method investments.
  • Income and Earnings by Segment – For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022, and 2021

     


      Three Months Ended        
      March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021   $ Change   % Change
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)    
    INCOME              
    Run-off $ 27     $ 95     $ (68 )   (72 )%
    Enhanzed Re   14             14     NM  
    Investments   (336 )     41       (377 )   NM  
    Legacy Underwriting   2       13       (11 )   (85 )%
    Subtotal   (293 )     149       (442 )   (297 )%
    Corporate and other   3       10       (7 )   (70 )%
    Total income $ (290 )   $ 159     $ (449 )   (282 )%
                     
    SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS                
    Run-off $ 19     $ 33     $ (14 )   (42 )%
    Enhanzed Re   29             29     NM  
    Investments   (314 )     156       (470 )   NM  
    Legacy Underwriting         2       (2 )   (100 )%
    Total segment net (loss) earnings   (266 )     191       (457 )   (239 )%
    Corporate and other (1)(2)   (16 )     (8 )     (8 )   100 %
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ (282 )   $ 183     $ (465 )   (254 )%
                   

    (1) Other income (expense) for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of DCo LLC and Morse TEC LLC.

    (2) Net incurred losses and LAE for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of deferred charge assets (“DCAs”) on retroactive reinsurance contracts, fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies and the changes in the discount rate and risk margin components of the fair value of assets and liabilities related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option. The three months ended March 31, 2022 included accelerated amortization of $24 million corresponding to increased favorable prior period development on net ultimate liabilities recorded in our Run-off segment. There was no accelerated amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

    NM – Not meaningful, we define NM as changes greater than or equal to +/- 300%.

    For additional detail on the Enhanzed Re segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and corporate and other activities, please refer to the Form 10-Q.

    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contacts

     

    For Investors: Matthew Kirk ([email protected])
    For Media: Jenna Kerr ([email protected])

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    INCOME      
    Net premiums earned $ 34     $ 93  
    Net investment income   80       62  
    Net realized losses   (37 )     (11 )
    Net unrealized losses   (381 )     (10 )
    Other income   14       10  
    Net gain on sales of subsidiaries         15  
    Total income   (290 )     159  
           
    EXPENSES      
    Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses      
    Current period   13       54  
    Prior periods   (143 )     (110 )
    Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses   (130 )     (56 )
    Policyholder benefit expenses   12        
    Acquisition costs   8       34  
    General and administrative expenses   85       83  
    Interest expense   25       16  
    Net foreign exchange losses   3       3  
    Total expenses   3       80  
           
    (LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES   (293 )     79  
    Income tax benefit         6  
    Earnings from equity method investments   31       118  
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS   (262 )     203  
    Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest   (11 )     (11 )
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR   (273 )     192  
    Dividends on preferred shares   (9 )     (9 )
    NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS $ (282 )   $ 183  
           
    (Loss) earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:      
    Basic $ (16.04 )   $ 8.50  
    Diluted $ (16.04 )   $ 8.38  
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:      
    Basic   17,578,019       21,562,341  
    Diluted   17,785,121       21,852,324  
                   

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
    As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021

      March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
    ASSETS      
    Short-term investments, trading, at fair value $ 7     $ 6  
    Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $59; 2021 — $34; net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $0)   59       34  
    Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value   3,247       3,756  
    Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $5,575; 2021 — $5,689; net of allowance: 2022 — $29; 2021 — $10)   5,268       5,652  
    Funds held – directly managed   2,835       3,007  
    Equities, at fair value (cost: 2022 — $2,325; 2021 — $1,831)   2,444       1,995  
    Other investments, at fair value   2,863       2,333  
    Equity method investments   519       493  
    Total investments   17,242       17,276  
    Cash and cash equivalents   763       1,646  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents   372       446  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2022 — $135; 2021 — $136)   983       1,085  
    Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value   388       432  
    Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $5)   192       213  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   2,241       2,340  
    Deferred charge assets   338       371  
    Other assets   721       620  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 23,240     $ 24,429  
    LIABILITIES      
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 10,744     $ 11,269  
    Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value   1,764       1,989  
    Future policyholder benefits   1,436       1,502  
    Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities   631       638  
    Insurance and reinsurance balances payable   267       254  
    Debt obligations   1,904       1,691  
    Other liabilities   546       581  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES   17,292       17,924  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES      
           
    REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST   181       179  
           
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2022: 18,101,037; 2021: 18,223,574):      
    Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2022: 16,503,325; 2021: 16,625,862)   17       17  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 1,192,941)   1       1  
    Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 404,771)          
    Preferred Shares:      
    Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2022 and 2021: 388,571)          
    Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 16,000; liquidation preference $400)   400       400  
    Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 4,400; liquidation preference $110)   110       110  
    Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred Shares 2022 and 2021: 388,571)   (422 )     (422 )
    Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2022 and 2021: 565,630)   (1 )     (1 )
    Additional paid-in capital   883       922  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (257 )     (16 )
    Retained earnings   4,803       5,085  
    Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity   5,534       6,096  
    Noncontrolling interest   233       230  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   5,767       6,326  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 23,240     $ 24,429  
                   

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our annual incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    We have presented the results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures further below. The following tables present more information on each non-GAAP measure.

    Non-GAAP Measure   Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents a prudent view of our book value per share.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our annual incentive compensation program.
    Adjusted return on equity   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity

      Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more valuable and consistent measure of the performance of our business, and enhances comparisons to prior periods:
  • by adjusting investment returns for the temporary impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates) which we hold until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost;
  • by removing the impact of non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis; and
  • by removing items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations;
  • We use this non-GAAP measure in our annual incentive compensation program.

    We include the amortization of fair value adjustments as a non-GAAP adjustment to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as it is considered to be a non-cash charge and not indicative of our operating results.
    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)
    -amortization of fair value adjustments
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any)
    -net earnings from discontinued operations (if any)
    -tax effects of adjustments
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest

     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

     
    Adjusted total investment return (%)   Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.   Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

    Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

    Adjusts investment returns for the temporary impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates) which we hold until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.
    Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator)   Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed
     
    Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator)   Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI
    -net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading instruments
     
    Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%)   Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves

      Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful measurement of our claims management performance.

    We use this measure to evaluate our ability to settle our obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.

    In order to provide a complete and consistent picture of our claims performance, we combine the reduction (increase) in estimates of prior period net ultimate losses relating to our Run-off segment with the amortization of deferred charge assets, both of which are included in net incurred losses and LAE and have an inverse effect on our results. We also include our performance in managing our defendant A&E liabilities, that do not form part of loss reserves.

    The remaining components of net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims performance as they are either not non-life run-off in nature, or are considered to be non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.

    We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.





    Adjusted prior period development
    (numerator)
      Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    -Legacy Underwriting and Enhanzed Re operations
    -the reduction/(increase) in provisions for unallocated LAE (ULAE)
    -amortization of fair value adjustments,
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    and
    Add:  
    -the reduction/(increase) in estimates of our defendant A&E ultimate net liabilities.

     
    Adjusted net loss reserves
    (denominator)
      Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
    Remove:
    -Legacy Underwriting and Enhanzed Re net loss reserves
    -current period net loss reserves
    -the net ULAE provision
    -net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
    -the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
    Add:
    -net nominal defendant asbestos and environmental exposures.
     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

     

    The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

        March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021
        Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares
      Per Share Amount   Equity (1)   Ordinary Shares
      Per Share Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 5,024     17,535,407     $ 286.51     $ 5,586     17,657,944     $ 316.34  
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                            
    Share-based compensation plans       274,080             315,205      
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*   $ 5,024     17,809,487     $ 282.10     $ 5,586     17,973,149     $ 310.80  
                                                 

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021
      Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE     Annualized
    (Adj) ROE
        Net (loss) earnings (1)   Opening equity (1)   (Adj) ROE   Annualized (Adj) ROE
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1) $ (282 )   $ 5,586     (5.0 )%   (20.2 )%   $ 183     $ 6,164     3.0 %   11.9 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                                  
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (2)   334       (89 )                 206       (560 )        
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3)   (98 )     (107 )                 (75 )     (33 )        
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   2       (106 )                 2       (128 )        
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries                         (15 )            
    Tax effects of adjustments (4)   (26 )                     (17 )            
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (5)   (5 )                     11              
    Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE* $ (75 )   $ 5,284     (1.4 )%   (5.7 )%   $ 295     $ 5,443     5.4 %   21.7 %
                                                           

    (1) Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.

    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of PPD to Adjusted PPD* and Annualized RLE to Annualized Adjusted RLE*:

        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        March 31, 2022   March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2022
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE   $ 143     $ 10,962     $ 11,555     $ 11,259     5.1 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Enhanzed Re     (28 )     (150 )     (181 )     (166 )    
    Legacy Underwriting     (1 )     (142 )     (153 )     (147 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (13 )           (7 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions     (22 )     (394 )     (416 )     (405 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     2       104       106       105      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (98 )     201       107       154      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     3       586       574       580      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ (1 )   $ 11,154     $ 11,592     $ 11,373     0.0 %


        Three Months Ended   As of   Three Months Ended
        March 31, 2021   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020   March 31, 2021   March 31, 2021
        PPD   Net loss reserves   Net loss reserves   Average net loss reserves   Annualized RLE %
        (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE   $ 110     $ 9,215     $ 8,544     $ 8,880     5.0 %
    Non-GAAP Adjustments:                    
    Legacy Underwriting     (6 )     (153 )     (955 )     (555 )    
    Net loss reserves – current period           (48 )           (24 )    
    Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions     (14 )     (396 )     (334 )     (365 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies     2       125       128       127      
    Changes in fair value – fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)     (75 )     109       33       71      
    Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities – defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities     9       599       615       607      
    Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*   $ 26     $ 9,451     $ 8,031     $ 8,741     1.2 %
                                           

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    The table below presents a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net investment income $ 80     $ 62  
    Net realized losses   (37 )     (11 )
    Net unrealized losses   (381 )     (10 )
    Earnings from equity method investments   31       118  
    TIR ($) $ (307 )   $ 159  
           
    Non-GAAP adjustment:      
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed   334       206  
    Adjusted TIR ($)* $ 27     $ 365  
           
    Total investments $ 17,242     $ 16,553  
    Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents   1,135       996  
    Funds held by reinsured companies   2,241       663  
    Total investable assets $ 20,618     $ 18,212  
           
    Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1)   20,243       17,863  
    Annualized TIR % (2)   (6.1 )%     3.6 %
    Non-GAAP adjustment:      
    Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI and net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading instruments   521       (229 )
    Adjusted investable assets* $ 21,139     $ 17,983  
           
    Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value* (3)   20,459       17,468  
    Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4)   0.5 %     8.4 %
                   

    (1) This amount is a two period average of the total investable assets, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

    (2) Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.

    (3) This amount is a two period average of the adjusted investable assets*, as presented above.

    (4) Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

    *Non-GAAP measure.


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Releases Full Year 2021 Financial Results Presentation

    ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED RELEASES FULL YEAR 2021 FINANCIAL RESULTS PRESENTATION (Redirected from Media center)

     

     

    Enstar CEO Dominic Silvester, Acting CFO Orla Gregory, and Group Treasurer Matt Kirk Provide Full Year 2021 Update

     

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2021 Year-End Results

  • Net Earnings of $437 million for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
  • Return on Equity of 7.1% for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
  • Book Value Per Ordinary Share and Adjusted Book Value Per Ordinary Share* of $316.34 and $310.80, respectively, as of December 31, 2021, an increase of 10.4% and 10.5%, respectively, year over year
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2021.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $437 million (or earnings of $21.71 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to consolidated net earnings of $1.7 billion (or earnings of $78.80 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2020.

    The key drivers of net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2021 were:

  • Net investment income of $312 million;
  • Net unrealized gains of $178 million, comprised of $384 million relating to our other investments, including equities, partially offset by net unrealized losses of $206 million relating to our fixed maturity securities; and
  • Favorable prior period development in net incurred losses and loss adjustment expense of $283 million.
  • Return on equity and adjusted return on equity* were 7.1% and 9.2%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to 39.7% and 43.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 26.6% and 19.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2019.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2021 amounted to $5.6 billion (or book value per ordinary share of $316.34 and adjusted book value per ordinary share* of $310.80), compared to $6.2 billion (or book value per ordinary share of $286.45 and adjusted book value per ordinary share* of $281.20) at December 31, 2020.

    The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results. The Investor Relations section of Enstar’s website also includes a link to view the “2021 Year-End Update” presentation containing expanded commentary from the management team on year-end results and other business updates.

    About Enstar

     

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    *Non-GAAP measure; refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliations to the applicable GAAP financial measures.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     

    In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our annual incentive compensation program.

    These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

    The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    We have changed our non-GAAP measures in 2021 as follows:

  • Conformed our naming convention so that all non-GAAP measures are prefixed by the word, “adjusted”. We believe this makes a clear distinction between GAAP and non-GAAP measures. For example, our fully diluted book value per share (“FDBVPS”) is now named adjusted book value per ordinary share.
  • Amended our calculation of operating income (loss) for the year by additionally adjusting for the amortization of fair value adjustments as we believed it was relevant for this measure to be consistent with our calculation of adjusted run-off liability earnings. Additionally, we now express this measure as an adjusted return on equity after adjustments to our balance sheet items relating to any adjustments in the numerator.
  • We have presented the results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures for the relevant periods.

    Non-GAAP
    Measure
      Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share   Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, adjusted to add:
    proceeds from assumed exercise of warrants

    Divided by

    Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
    -shares issued from assumed exercise of warrants,
    the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
      Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect the exercise of warrants and equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents a prudent view of our book value per share.

    We use this non-GAAP measure in our annual incentive compensation program.


    Non-GAAP
    Measure
      Definition   Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
    Adjusted return on equity   Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder’s equity   Although we have historically disclosed adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity provides a more valuable and consistent measure of the performance of our business, and enhances comparisons to prior periods:
  • by adjusting investment returns for the temporary impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates) which we hold until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.
  • by removing the impact of non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.
  • by removing items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations;
  • We use this non-GAAP measure in our annual incentive compensation program.

    We now include the amortization of fair value adjustments as a non-GAAP adjustment to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as it is considered to be a non-cash charge and not indicative of our operating results. Prior periods were restated for this revision.









    Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
    (numerator)
      Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
    -net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed
    -change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)
    -amortization of fair value adjustments
    -net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries
    -net earnings from discontinued operations
    -tax effects of adjustments
    -adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest
     
    Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (denominator)   Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, less:
    -unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
    -fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
    -fair value adjustments, and
    -net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations

     

    (1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     

    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*

    The below table presents a reconciliation of book value per ordinary share to adjusted book value per ordinary share* as of December 31, 2021 and 2020:

        As of December 31,
        2021
      2020
        Equity (1)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
      Equity (1)   Ordinary
    Shares
      Per Share
    Amount
        (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Book value per ordinary share   $ 5,586   17,657,944   $ 316.34   $ 6,164   21,519,602   $ 286.45
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                        
    Share-based compensation plans       315,205           298,095    
    Warrants               20   175,901    
    Adjusted book value per ordinary share*   $ 5,586   17,973,149   $ 310.80   $ 6,184   21,993,598   $ 281.20

    (1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million in 2021 and 2020, respectively), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    Adjusted return on equity*

    The table below presents a reconciliation of return on equity to adjusted return on equity* for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:

      For the Year Ended December 31,
      2021
      2020
      2019
      Net
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      Ratio   Net
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      Ratio   Net
    earnings
    (1)
      Opening
    equity
    (1)
      Ratio
      (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    Net earnings/Opening equity/ROE (1) $ 437     $ 6,164     7.1 %   $ 1,719     $ 4,332     39.7 %   $ 902     $ 3,392     26.6 %
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                                  
    Remove:                                  
    Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed / Unrealized (losses) gains on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (2)   210       (560 )         (306 )     (277 )         (516 )     227      
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3)   (75 )     (33 )         119       (130 )         117       (244 )    
    Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments   16       (128 )         27       (152 )         51       (199 )    
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries   (73 )             (3 )                      
    Net earnings from discontinued operations / Net assets of entities classified as held for sale and discontinued operations                   (16 )     (266 )         (7 )     (210 )    
    Tax effects of adjustments (4)   (21 )             23               36          
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (5)   6               13       109           15       86      
    Adjusted net earnings/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE* $ 500     $ 5,443     9.2 %   $ 1,576     $ 3,616     43.6 %   $ 598     $ 3,052     19.6 %

    (1) Net earnings comprises net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders’ equity less preferred shares ($510 million as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

    (2) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance.

    (3) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

    (4) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (5) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    *Non-GAAP measure.

    Cautionary Statement

     

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2022.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2022.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in our Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645 


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of $500 Million of 5.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2042

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that its subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, priced $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2042 (the “Notes”), fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a junior subordinated basis, by Enstar. The offering is expected to close on January 14, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the payment at maturity of the outstanding $280.4 million aggregate principal amount of Enstar’s 4.500% Senior Notes due 2022, which mature on March 10, 2022. Enstar intends to use any remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, funding for acquisitions, working capital and other business opportunities. Barclays, BMO, HSBC and Wells Fargo are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

    The Notes are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer to sell or solicitation to buy will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials from the joint book-running managers by contacting Barclays Capital Inc. toll-free at 1-888-603-5847, BMO Capital Markets Corp. toll-free at 1-800-414-3627, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at 1-866-811-8049, or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC toll-free at 1-800-645-3751.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces $3.12 Billion LPT Transaction with Aspen

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement for a ground-up loss portfolio transfer with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited for its 2019 and prior business (the “LPT”).

    In the LPT transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will reinsure losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on Aspen’s diverse mix of property, liability and specialty lines across the U.S., U.K. and other jurisdictions.

    Enstar will assume net loss reserves of $3.12 billion in the LPT transaction, which is subject to a limit of $3.57 billion. The existing adverse development cover between the parties that closed in June 2020, under which Enstar assumed $770 million of loss reserves (the “ADC”), will be absorbed into this LPT.

    Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions, during which time the ADC will remain in place. Premium and reserves under the LPT will be adjusted at closing for claims paid on and after the October 1, 2021 effective date. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “The expansion of our reinsurance of Aspen’s legacy reserves is a great opportunity for us to play a larger role in managing a portfolio we know well. This transaction, which reflects our strong partnership with Aspen, provides an attractive growth opportunity and reaffirms our position as the preferred partner for global insurers seeking the transfer of significant legacy business.”

    Mark Cloutier, Aspen’s Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, said:
    “Continuing to build capital strength, flexibility and efficiency is an important part of our strategy and we are therefore pleased to announce this loss portfolio transfer with Enstar, which is a natural evolution of our previous reinsurance agreement and builds upon our strong relationship.

    This transaction will positively impact our capital position and enable us to further deploy into the continued attractive market environment while significantly improving the protection of our balance sheet and future earnings from the potential impact of the recent soft market cycle.

    In addition, this transaction allows us to take forward our repositioned underwriting portfolio while continuing to focus on servicing the needs of our clients.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the parties may not be able to complete the transaction described above due to the failure of the closing conditions being satisfied or for other reasons. In the event the transaction does not close, the ADC would remain in place. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in our Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:        Group Communications
    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645 


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2021 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2021.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2021 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2021.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in our Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

  • Net Loss of $196.0 million and Net Earnings of $364.6 million for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
  • Non-GAAP Operating Loss1 of $176.0 million and Non-GAAP Operating Income1 of $398.2 million for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
  • Fully diluted book value per share of $307.09 as of September 30, 2021, an increase of 26.7% year over year
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings (loss) and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

    Enstar reported a consolidated net loss of $196.0 million (or loss of $10.68 per fully diluted ordinary share) and consolidated net earnings $364.6 million (or earnings of $17.53 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to consolidated net earnings of $615.0 million (or earnings of $28.24 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $896.7 million (or earnings of $41.14 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

    The key driver of the net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was:

  • Net realized and unrealized losses of $273.3 million, including $285.2 million relating to our consolidated variable interest entity, the InRe Fund, from which we redeemed $1.5 billion. Following our decision to redeem, the InRe Fund’s investments were impacted by significant volatility in Chinese and other global equity markets. We are continuing the orderly wind down of the InRe Fund’s remaining investment portfolio, which was $447.7 million as of September 30, 2021.
  • The key drivers of net earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were:

  • Net investment income of $231.0 million and net realized and unrealized gains of $111.2 million including $299.8 million relating to our consolidated variable interest entity, other investments and equities, partially offset by $188.6 million in net realized and unrealized losses relating to fixed income securities; and
  • Earnings from equity method investments of $100.8 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating loss1 was $176.0 million (or loss of $9.59 per fully diluted ordinary share) and Non-GAAP operating income1 was $398.2 million (or income of $19.15 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $574.4 million (or income of $26.37 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $804.2 million (or income of $36.89 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2021 amounted to $5.6 billion (or $307.09 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $6.2 billion (or $281.20 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2020. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Operating Income

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Enstar’s management believes that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders excluding: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed included in net earnings (loss), (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected, (iii) (gain) loss on purchases and sales of subsidiaries, if any, (iv) net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations, if any, (v) tax effect of these adjustments, where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest, where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, included in net earnings (loss), and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. We eliminate the impact of (gain) loss on purchases and sales of subsidiaries and net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations. Diluted Non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share is diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share excluding the per diluted share amounts of each of the adjustments used to calculate non-GAAP operating income (loss).

    Enstar’s management believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of our consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. Enstar’s management believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as substitutes for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings (loss) to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

     
      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
      2021   2020   2021   2020
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ (195,958 )     $ 615,013       $ 364,565       $ 896,745    
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 86,816       (67,294 )     182,855       (207,097 )  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected (10,877 )     21,042       (68,636 )     96,848    
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (46,688 )     —        (61,582 )     —     
    Net earnings from discontinued operations —        (4,031 )     —        (810 )  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (3,317 )     5,771       (14,596 )     19,070    
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (6,013 )     3,881       (4,372 )     (536 )  
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ (176,037 )     $ 574,382       $ 398,234       $ 804,220    
                   
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share (5) $ (10.68 )     $ 28.24       $ 17.53       $ 41.14    
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 4.73       (3.09 )     8.79       (9.50 )  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected (0.59 )     0.97       (3.30 )     4.44    
    Net gain on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (2.54 )     —        (2.96 )     —     
    Net earnings from discontinued operations —        (0.19 )     —        (0.04 )  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (0.18 )     0.26       (0.70 )     0.87    
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (0.33 )     0.18       (0.21 )     (0.02 )  
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) (5) $ (9.59 )     $ 26.37       $ 19.15       $ 36.89    
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic 18,349,483       21,578,106       20,502,755       21,564,447    
    Diluted 18,548,368       21,778,729       20,793,640       21,799,627    

     

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 5 – “Investments” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2021 for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.
    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.
    (5) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per ordinary share computation as the effect of including potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

    Cautionary Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ended September 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.
    _________________________________

    1 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes ADC Agreement With RSA

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has closed a previously announced agreement with Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Limited (“RSA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toronto-based Intact Financial Corporation, to provide adverse development cover (“ADC”) for certain UK, Irish, and other business of RSA and its subsidiaries.

    The ADC provides £400 million of aggregate coverage in excess of a £2.595 billion retention on losses occurring on or prior to December 31, 2020 within a diversified portfolio of commercial and personal insurance lines risks. Enstar and RSA co-participate on the cover, with Enstar providing 50% and RSA retaining the remaining 50%.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approval and satisfaction of various closing conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction, our second large deal with RSA, shows the role that well-designed, smoothly executed legacy solutions can play in facilitating M&A activity in the global insurance market.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Acquisition of Controlling Interest in Enhanzed Re

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed the purchase of the entire 27.7% interest in Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd. (“Enhanzed Re”) previously held by an affiliate of Hillhouse Group. The purchase price of $217.1 million is based on 90% of Enhanzed Re’s total shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2021 and is subject to adjustment to reflect the finalization of the Enhanzed Re balance sheet as of that date.

    With the completion of the purchase, Enstar’s equity interest in the Bermuda-based reinsurer has increased from 47.4% to 75.1%, with joint venture partner, Allianz SE (“Allianz”), continuing to own the remaining 24.9%.

    Enhanzed Re, which Enstar will consolidate in its future financial statements, has approximately $4.0 billion of assets. The reinsurer also holds life, non-life run-off, and property and casualty reinsurance reserves of approximately $3.0 billion, primarily sourced from Allianz and Enstar.

    Enstar and Allianz have agreed to post-closing changes in board composition and shareholder rights to reflect Enstar’s substantial majority interest. Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approval and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Enstar’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Enhanzed Re strengthens our interest in a well-capitalized entity that provides diversified reinsurance capital, a significant investment portfolio, and a robust deal pipeline through its partnership with Allianz.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Contact: Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Expiration and Results of Cash Tender Offer For Senior Notes Due 2022

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the expiration and final results of its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 4.500% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”).

    The Tender Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2021 (the “Expiration Time”). The principal amount of the Notes that was validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Tender Offer as of the Expiration Time according to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Information and Tender Agent for the Tender Offer, is set forth in the table below.

    Title of Notes CUSIP
    Number/ISIN
    Principal Amount
    Outstanding
    Aggregate
    Principal Amount
    Tendered
    4.500% Senior Notes due 2022 29359U AA7 / US29359UAA79 $350,000,000 $69,556,000
           

    Enstar expects to accept for purchase all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the Expiration Time, including Notes delivered in accordance with guaranteed delivery procedures. Settlement for the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Time and accepted for purchase by Enstar is expected to take place on August 25, 2021. Holders of Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will receive the previously announced consideration of $1,021.82 for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the settlement date for the Tender Offer.

    The Tender Offer was made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated August 16, 2021 and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.

    Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. acted as the Dealer Managers for the Tender Offer.  D.F. King & Co., Inc. acted as the Information and Tender Agent for the Tender Offer. 

    THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE NOTES. THE TENDER OFFER WAS MADE SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE OFFER DOCUMENTS, WHICH SET FORTH THE COMPLETE TERMS OF THE TENDER OFFER.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Contact: Matt Kirk
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing For Its Cash Tender Offer

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the consideration payable for the notes subject to its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer“) for any and all of its outstanding 4.500% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”).

    The consideration payable for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer was determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase, dated August 16, 2021 (the “Offer to Purchase”), by reference to the fixed spread over the yield based on the bid side price of the reference U.S. Treasury Security, all as specified in the table below, as calculated by the Dealer Managers (as defined below) at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2021. Holders whose Notes are purchased pursuant to the Tender Offer will also receive accrued and unpaid interest thereon from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the settlement date for the Tender Offer, which is expected to be August 25, 2021.

    Title of Notes   CUSIP Number/ISIN   Principal
    Amount
    Outstanding
      Reference
    Treasury
    Security
      Bloomberg
    Reference Page
    (1)
      Fixed Spread
    (basis points)
      Consideration(2)

    4.500% Senior Notes
    due 2022

     
    29359U AA7 /
    US29359UAA79
     
    $350,000,000
     
    2.375% UST due
    March 15, 2022
     
    FIT3
     
    +40
     
    $1,021.82
    (1)   The page on Bloomberg from which the Dealer Managers will quote the bid side price of the Reference Treasury Security.
    (2)   Per $1,000.00 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase.
     

    The Tender Offer is being made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (the “Notice of Guaranteed Delivery”, and together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer Documents”), which set forth the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer.

    The Tender Offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2021, unless extended or earlier terminated (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the “Expiration Time”). Holders must validly tender and not validly withdraw their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time, or deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time and deliver their Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the second business day after the Expiration Time, which is expected to be August 24, 2021, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Offer of Purchase, to be eligible to receive the consideration. Holders who validly tender their Notes may validly withdraw their tendered Notes when and in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase.

    The Tender Offer is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase, including, among other things, the consummation of one or more debt capital markets issuances by Enstar in an aggregate principal amount of at least $350,000,000 (the “Financing Condition”). The Financing Condition was satisfied on August 18, 2021. The Tender Offer may be extended, amended, terminated, or withdrawn.

    Enstar has severally retained Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), Barclays Capital Inc. (“Barclays”) and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (“HSBC” and together with Wells Fargo and Barclays, the “Dealer Managers”) as dealer managers for the Tender Offer. D.F. King & Co., Inc. (“D.F. King”) is the Information and Tender Agent. For additional information regarding the terms of the Tender Offer, please contact: Wells Fargo at (866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or (704) 410-4756 (collect), Barclays at (800) 438-3242 (toll-free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect) and HSBC at +1 (888) 472-2456 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 525-5552 (collect). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of securities may be directed to D.F. King by telephone at (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers only), (866) 207-3626 (for all others toll-free), by email at [email protected] or to Wells Fargo, Barclays or HSBC at their respective telephone numbers (toll-free or collect). Copies of the Offer to Purchase and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are available at www.dfking.com/enstar.

    THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE NOTES. THE TENDER OFFER IS BEING MADE SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE OFFER DOCUMENTS, WHICH SET FORTH THE COMPLETE TERMS OF THE TENDER OFFER THAT HOLDERS OF THE NOTES SHOULD CAREFULLY READ PRIOR TO MAKING ANY DECISION.

    ENSTAR RESERVES THE RIGHT, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO: (I) WAIVE ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS TO THE TENDER OFFER AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME AT OR PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION TIME; (II) EXTEND OR TERMINATE THE TENDER OFFER; OR (III) OTHERWISE AMEND THE TENDER OFFER IN ANY RESPECT.

    THE OFFER DOCUMENTS AND THIS PRESS RELEASE DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO SELL, NOTES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH, OR TO OR FROM ANY PERSON TO OR FROM WHOM, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS. IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE SECURITIES, BLUE SKY OR OTHER LAWS REQUIRE THE TENDER OFFER TO BE MADE BY A LICENSED BROKER OR DEALER, THE TENDER OFFER WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE ON BEHALF OF ENSTAR BY THE DEALER MANAGERS, IF THE DEALER MANAGERS ARE LICENSED BROKERS OR DEALERS UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION, OR BY ONE OR MORE REGISTERED BROKERS OR DEALERS THAT ARE LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

    NONE OF ENSTAR, ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE DEALER MANAGERS, THE INFORMATION AND TENDER AGENT OR ANY TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTES IS MAKING ANY RECOMMENDATION AS TO WHETHER HOLDERS SHOULD TENDER NOTES IN THE TENDER OFFER. EACH HOLDER MUST MAKE HIS, HER OR ITS OWN DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO TENDER NOTES AND, IF SO, AS TO THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES TO TENDER.

    About Enstar
    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001.

    Cautionary Statement
    This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Contact: Matt Kirk
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of $500 Million of Senior Notes Due 2031

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the pricing of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.100% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The offering is expected to close on August 24, 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the purchase of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2022 validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the tender offer announced on August 16, 2021, and to use any remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, repayment of borrowings under its revolving credit facility, funding for acquisitions, working capital and other business opportunities. Wells Fargo Securities, Barclays and HSBC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

    The Notes are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer to sell or solicitation to buy will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials from the joint book-running managers by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC toll-free at 1-800-645-3751 (or by emailing [email protected]), Barclays Capital Inc. toll-free at 1-888-603-5847, or HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at 1-866-811-8049.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the interim period ended June 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Any And All Cash Tender Offer For Senior Notes Due 2022

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 4.500% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”). The table below sets forth additional information with respect to the Notes and the Tender Offer.

    Title of Notes   CUSIP Number/ISIN   Principal Amount Outstanding   Reference Treasury Security   Bloomberg Reference Page(1)   Fixed Spread (basis points)
    4.500% Senior Notes due 2022   29359U AA7 / US29359UAA79   $350,000,000   2.375% UST due March 15, 2022   FIT3   +40
    (1)      The page on Bloomberg from which the Dealer Managers (as defined below) will quote the bid side price of the Reference Treasury Security.

    Timetable for the Tender Offer

    Launch Date August 16, 2021.
       
    Price Determination Time 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2021, unless the Tender Offer is extended or earlier terminated.
       
    Expiration Time 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2021, unless the Tender Offer is extended or earlier terminated.
       
    Guaranteed Delivery Time 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the second business day after the Expiration Time (such day, the “Guaranteed Delivery Date”), expected to be August 24, 2021, assuming that the Tender Offer is not extended or earlier terminated.
       
    Settlement Date Assuming the Tender Offer is not extended, Enstar expects the Settlement Date to be the third business day after the Expiration Time (as defined below), which is expected to be August 25, 2021, for all Notes validly tendered and accepted in the Tender Offer, including accepted Notes that are delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures.

    The Tender Offer is being made upon, and is subject to, the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated August 16, 2021 (the “Offer to Purchase”), and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer Documents”). The Tender Offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2021, unless extended or earlier terminated (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the “Expiration Time”). Holders must validly tender and not validly withdraw their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time, or deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time and deliver their Notes at or prior to the Guaranteed Delivery Time, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Offer of Purchase, to be eligible to receive the applicable consideration. Holders who validly tender their Notes may validly withdraw their tendered Notes when and in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase.

    The consideration paid in the Tender Offer for Notes that are validly tendered and accepted for purchase will be determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the fixed spread over the yield based on the bid side price of the U.S. Treasury Security, as specified in the table above, as calculated by the Dealer Managers (as defined below) at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 20, 2021. Payments for Notes purchased in the Tender Offer will include accrued and unpaid interest thereon from and including the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Settlement Date, which is expected to be August 25, 2021. For the avoidance of doubt, accrued interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Tender Offer, including accepted Notes that are delivered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures.

    The Tender Offer is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including, among other things, the consummation of one or more debt capital markets issuances by Enstar in an aggregate principal amount of at least $350,000,000 (the “Financing Condition”). The Tender Offer is not conditioned upon any minimum amount of Notes being tendered. The Tender Offer may be extended, amended, terminated, or withdrawn.

    Enstar has severally retained Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), Barclays Capital Inc. (“Barclays”) and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (“HSBC” and together with Wells Fargo and Barclays, the “Dealer Managers”) as dealer managers for the Tender Offer. D.F. King & Co., Inc. (“D.F. King”) is the Information and Tender Agent. For additional information regarding the terms of the Tender Offer, please contact: Wells Fargo at (866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or (704) 410-4756 (collect), Barclays at (800) 438-3242 (toll-free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect) and HSBC at +1 (888) HSBC-4LM (toll-free) or +1 (212) 525-5552 (collect). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of securities may be directed to D.F. King by telephone at (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers only), (866) 207-3626 (for all others toll-free), by email at [email protected] or to Wells Fargo, Barclays or HSBC at their respective telephone numbers (toll-free or collect). Copies of the Offer to Purchase and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are available at www.dfking.com/enstar.

    If you do not tender your Notes or if you tender Notes that are not accepted for purchase, they will remain outstanding. If Enstar consummates the Tender Offer, the trading market for your outstanding Notes may be significantly more limited. For a discussion of this and other risks, see “Certain Considerations” in the Offer to Purchase.

    THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE NOTES. THE TENDER OFFER IS BEING MADE SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE OFFER DOCUMENTS, WHICH SET FORTH THE COMPLETE TERMS OF THE TENDER OFFER THAT HOLDERS OF THE NOTES SHOULD CAREFULLY READ PRIOR TO MAKING ANY DECISION.

    ENSTAR RESERVES THE RIGHT, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO: (I) WAIVE ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS TO THE TENDER OFFER, INCLUDING THE FINANCING CONDITION, AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME AT OR PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION TIME; (II) EXTEND OR TERMINATE THE TENDER OFFER; OR (III) OTHERWISE AMEND THE TENDER OFFER IN ANY RESPECT.

    THE OFFER DOCUMENTS AND THIS PRESS RELEASE DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO SELL, NOTES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH, OR TO OR FROM ANY PERSON TO OR FROM WHOM, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS. IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE SECURITIES, BLUE SKY OR OTHER LAWS REQUIRE THE TENDER OFFER TO BE MADE BY A LICENSED BROKER OR DEALER, THE TENDER OFFER WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE ON BEHALF OF ENSTAR BY THE DEALER MANAGERS, IF THE DEALER MANAGERS ARE LICENSED BROKERS OR DEALERS UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION, OR BY ONE OR MORE REGISTERED BROKERS OR DEALERS THAT ARE LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

    NONE OF ENSTAR, ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE DEALER MANAGERS, THE INFORMATION AND TENDER AGENT OR ANY TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTES IS MAKING ANY RECOMMENDATION AS TO WHETHER HOLDERS SHOULD TENDER NOTES IN THE TENDER OFFER. EACH HOLDER MUST MAKE HIS, HER OR ITS OWN DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO TENDER NOTES AND, IF SO, AS TO THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES TO TENDER.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Contact: Matt Kirk

    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Departure of CFO and Appointment of Acting CFO

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that Zachary Wolf has stepped down from his position as Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities and will remain available for a transition period until September 30, 2021. Orla Gregory, Enstar’s current Chief Operating Officer, has been named Acting Chief Financial Officer. Michael Murphy, Enstar’s current Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as Deputy Chief Financial Officer.  

    Ms. Gregory has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2016, having previously served as Chief Integration Officer and in executive M&A positions from 2009. She joined Enstar 18 years ago, having previously worked in the insurance industry in Ireland and with Ernst & Young in Bermuda. Ms. Gregory is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

    Mr. Murphy joined Enstar in May 2021 as Chief Accounting Officer, most recently serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer at TriNet Group, Inc. and Chief Accounting Officer of QBE North America. Mr. Murphy has held several senior finance roles in the insurance industry during his 30-year career.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Orla is a trusted advisor to the Board and is well-positioned to serve as Acting Chief Financial Officer given her strong accounting and finance background in combination with her significant knowledge of our business and experience managing our global operations. She will work closely with Mike Murphy to lead our talented Finance group, and I have great confidence in the collective strength of this team.”

    He continued: “We extend thanks to Zack for his contribution and wish him well.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, which are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:      Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

  • Net Earnings of $377.3 million and $560.5 million for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income1 of $290.5 million and $574.3 million for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
  • Fully diluted book value per share of $304.59 as of June 30, 2021, an increase of 43.0% year over year
  • After giving effect to strategic share repurchases completed subsequent to June 30, 2021, pro forma fully diluted book value per share2 of $319.25 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $377.3 million (or $17.28 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $560.5 million (or $25.60 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to consolidated net earnings of $798.6 million (or $36.65 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $281.7 million (or $12.93 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

    The key drivers of net earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains of $405.2 million, including $330.0 million relating to our consolidated variable interest entity, other investments and equities, as well as $75.3 million relating to fixed income securities.
  • The key drivers of net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains of $384.4 million for six months ended June 30, 2021, including $515.4 million relating to our consolidated variable interest entity, other investments and equities, partially offset by $130.9 million in unrealized losses relating to fixed income securities; and

  • Earnings from equity method investments of $115.0 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $290.5 million (or $13.31 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $574.3 million (or $26.23 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $567.6 million (or $26.05 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $229.8 million (or $10.55 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2021 amounted to $6.7 billion (or $304.59 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $6.2 billion (or $281.20 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2020. After giving effect to strategic share repurchases completed subsequent to June 30, 2021, Enstar’s pro forma fully diluted book value per share2 was $319.25. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    ______________________________________
    1
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items.

    2 Pro forma fully diluted book value per share is a Non-GAAP measure that reflects adjustments to the numerator and denominator of fully diluted book value per share to give effect to share repurchase transactions completed subsequent to June 30, 2021 as described below. A reconciliation of pro forma fully diluted book value per share to fully diluted book value per share, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of this item, is provided below.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Operating Income

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Enstar’s management believes that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders excluding: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed included in net earnings (loss), (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected, (iii) (gain) loss on sales of subsidiaries, if any, (iv) net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations, if any, (v) tax effect of these adjustments, where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest, where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, included in net earnings (loss), and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. We eliminate the impact of (gain) loss on sales of subsidiaries and net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations. Diluted Non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share is diluted net earnings per ordinary share excluding the per diluted share amounts of each of the adjustments used to calculate non-GAAP operating income.

    Enstar’s management believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of our consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. Enstar’s management believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as substitutes for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

           
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      June 30,   June 30,
      2021   2020   2021   2020
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 377,326     $ 798,553     $ 560,523     $ 281,732  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (110,145 )   (417,364 )   96,039     (139,803 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected 17,713     134,043     (57,759 )   75,806  
    Net gain on sales of subsidiaries         (14,894 )    
    Net loss from discontinued operations     1,152         3,221  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 4,869     39,264     (11,279 )   13,299  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 777     11,994     1,641     (4,417 )
    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ 290,540     $ 567,642     $ 574,271     $ 229,838  
                   
    Diluted net earnings per ordinary share $ 17.28     $ 36.65     $ 25.60     $ 12.93  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (5.04 )   (19.15 )   4.40     (6.42 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected 0.81     6.15     (2.64 )   3.48  
    Net gain on sales of subsidiaries         (0.68 )    
    Net loss from discontinued operations     0.05         0.15  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 0.22     1.80     (0.52 )   0.61  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.04     0.55     0.07     (0.20 )
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income per ordinary share (4) $ 13.31     $ 26.05     $ 26.23     $ 10.55  
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic 21,631,749     21,565,240     21,597,236     21,557,542  
    Diluted 21,832,218     21,789,242     21,892,744     21,788,331  


    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 4 – “Investments” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2021 for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.
    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.

    Pro Forma Fully Diluted Book Value Per Share – Non-GAAP

    In addition to presenting fully diluted book value per share calculated as of June 30, 2021, Enstar has presented pro forma fully diluted book value per share, which reflects adjustments to fully diluted book value per share as of June 30, 2021 to give effect to share repurchases that were completed subsequent to June 30, 2021. On July 22, 2021, Enstar completed a repurchase of 3,749,400 of our ordinary shares held by funds managed by Hillhouse Group for a price of $234.52 per share, totaling $879.3 million in aggregate. The shares represented these funds’ entire interest in Enstar, which constituted 16.9% of total ordinary shares and 9.4% of voting ordinary shares. Subsequent to June 30, 2021, Enstar also repurchased 45,311 shares for $10.7 million as part of its ordinary share Repurchase Program before terminating the Repurchase Program on July 15, 2021. Enstar management believes that the presentation of pro forma fully diluted book value per share to give effect to these transactions provides readers of Enstar’s financial statements with useful information regarding the impact of this significant strategic share repurchase that had a material impact on the number of Enstar’s outstanding ordinary shares. Enstar does not expect to present this measure in future periods.

    Pro forma fully diluted book value per share is calculated by adjusting the numerator and denominator of fully diluted book value per share to give effect to the completed share repurchase transactions described above. A reconciliation of fully diluted book value per share to pro forma fully diluted book value per share is set forth below:

           
      June 30, 2021   December 31, 2020
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except
    share and per share data)
    Numerator:      
    Total Enstar shareholder’s equity $ 7,187,308     $ 6,674,395
    Less: Series D and E preferred shares 510,000     510,000
    Total Enstar ordinary shareholders’ equity (A) 6,677,308     6,164,395
    Proceeds from assumed conversion of warrants(1)     20,229
    Numerator for fully diluted book value per ordinary share calculations (B) $ 6,677,308     $ 6,184,624
    July Share Repurchases (2) (890,023 )  
    Numerator for pro forma fully diluted book value per ordinary share calculations (C) $ 5,787,285     $
                 
    Denominator:            
    Ordinary shares outstanding (D) (3) 21,604,803     21,519,602
    Effect of dilutive securities:            
    Share-based compensation plans (4) 317,380     298,095
    Warrants(1)     175,901
    Fully diluted ordinary shares outstanding (E) 21,922,183     21,993,598
    July Share Repurchases (2) (3,794,711 )  
    Pro forma fully diluted ordinary shares outstanding (F) 18,127,472    
           
    Book value per ordinary share:      
    Basic book value per ordinary share = (A) / (D) $ 309.07     $ 286.45
    Fully diluted book value per ordinary share = (B) / (E) $ 304.59     $ 281.20
    Pro forma fully diluted book value per ordinary share = (C) / (F) $ 319.25     $


    (1) Warrants to acquire 175,901 Series C Non-Voting Ordinary Shares for an exercise price of $115.00 per share were exercised on a non-cash basis during the six months ended June 30, 2021, which resulted in a total of 89,590 Series C Non-Voting Ordinary Shares being issued in the period.
    (2) Represents shares repurchased in transactions described above.
    (3) Ordinary shares outstanding includes voting and non-voting shares but excludes ordinary shares held in the Enstar Group Limited Employee Benefit Trust (the “EB Trust”) in respect of awards made under our joint share ownership plan (“JSOP”), a sub-plan to our Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.
    (4) Share-based dilutive securities include restricted shares, restricted share units, and performance share units (“PSUs”). The amounts for PSUs and ordinary shares held in the EB Trust in respect of the JSOP are adjusted at the end of each period end to reflect the latest estimated performance multipliers for the respective awards. The JSOP shares did not have a dilutive effect as of June 30, 2021.

    Cautionary Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ended June 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.


    Contact:
     Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645 


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2021 to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2021.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2021 to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2021.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ended June 30, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Transaction With ProSight

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with ProSight Global, Inc. (“ProSight”) to provide reinsurance relating to 2019 and prior year business.

    The reinsurance comprises a ground up loss portfolio transfer of ProSight’s discontinued workers’ compensation and excess workers’ compensation lines of business and an adverse development cover on ProSight’s diversified mix of general liability classes of business.

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary assumed net loss reserves of approximately $500 million and Enstar’s subsidiary will provide an additional aggregate limit of $250 million.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions, including the simultaneous closing of ProSight’s merger with affiliates of investment management firm TowerBrook and private equity firm Further Global.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Enstar’s partnership with ProSight underlines the increasing versatility of legacy risk solutions as a source of value creation for insurers seeking to accelerate their growth in an attractive underwriting environment. This reinsurance opportunity is aligned with our core competencies, allowing us to provide ProSight with a solution for repositioning its capital as part of its broader strategic transaction with TowerBrook and Further Global.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:         Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces ADC Agreement With RSA

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Limited (“RSA”) to provide adverse development cover for certain UK, Irish and other business of RSA and its subsidiaries, in exchange for premium. RSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toronto-based property & casualty insurance company, Intact Financial Corporation.

    The adverse development cover will provide £400 million of aggregate coverage in excess of a £2.595 billion retention on losses occurring on or prior to December 31, 2020 on a diversified mix of commercial and personal insurance lines risks. Enstar and RSA will co-participate on the cover, with Enstar providing 50% and RSA retaining the remaining 50%.

    Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of various closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Enstar is pleased to continue our partnership with RSA by delivering a bespoke run-off solution, which draws on our expertise and proven ability to execute complex transactions. The 50% co-participation structure provides strong alignment of interests whilst supporting Intact’s strategic objectives and reaffirms Enstar’s position as the partner of choice in the legacy market.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the parties may not be able to complete the transaction described above due to the failure of the closing conditions being satisfied or for other reasons. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Two Transactions with Hillhouse

    Strategic Repurchase of Hillhouse Funds’ Equity Stake in Enstar

    Acquisition of Hillhouse Affiliate’s Interest in Enhanzed Re

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to repurchase an aggregate of 3,749,400 ordinary shares of Enstar held by funds managed by Hillhouse Group (“Hillhouse”) for a price of $234.52 per share, totaling $879.3 million in aggregate, a discount to book value. The shares represent the Hillhouse funds’ entire interest in Enstar, which constitutes 16.9% of total ordinary shares and 9.4% of voting ordinary shares. The transaction is expected to close on or about July 21, 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    On the same day, Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiary agreed to purchase a Hillhouse affiliate’s entire 27.7% interest in Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd. (“Enhanzed Re”) for an estimated purchase price of $228.7 million. The purchase price is based on 90% of Enhanzed Re’s estimated total shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2021 and is subject to adjustment to reflect the finalization of the Enhanzed Re balance sheet as of such date.

    After the purchase of the Enhanzed Re shares from the Hillhouse affiliate, Enstar’s equity interest in the Bermuda-based reinsurer will increase from 47.4% to 75.1%, with joint venture partner, Allianz SE, continuing to own the remaining 24.9%. Closing of this transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including approval by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, and is expected to occur by the fourth quarter of 2021.

    Enstar intends to fund the purchases under both the agreements using cash on hand and liquidity available under its revolving credit facility. Enstar’s previously announced share buyback program has been terminated.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We view these transactions as a compelling opportunity for Enstar to deploy capital strategically to repurchase shares at a discount to book value and to acquire control of the Enhanzed Re platform on terms expected to be accretive to Enstar.”

    Mr. Silvester continued, “Following completion of the share repurchase and the acquisition of Enhanzed Re, Enstar will maintain a strong capital and liquidity position, allowing us to continue to pursue future run-off transactions. In 2021 we have already completed a record amount of transactions in terms of size, and we continue to see a healthy legacy pipeline.”

    The Hillhouse funds originally acquired Enstar shares in 2016 from Goldman Sachs, acquiring additional shares in an exchange transaction with Enstar in 2018.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Enhanzed Re

    Enhanzed Re is a Bermuda-based Class 4 and Class E reinsurer with approximately $4 billion of assets that reinsures life, non-life run-off, and property and casualty insurance business, primarily sourced from Allianz SE and Enstar.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the parties may not be able to complete the purchases described above due to the failure of the closing conditions being satisfied or for other reasons. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:         Group Communications  
    Telephone:     +1 (441) 292-3645

     

     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Reinsures Hiscox Legacy Portfolio

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announces today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a Loss Portfolio Transfer with Hiscox Ltd (“Hiscox”), pursuant to which Enstar’s Syndicate 2008 has reinsured a diversified portfolio of legacy insurance business underwritten by Hiscox Syndicate 3624, including the majority of Hiscox USA’s surplus lines broker business.

    Through the transaction, Hiscox has ceded net insurance reserves of approximately $520 million at 31st December 2020 relating to 2019 and prior-year business.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

  • Net Earnings of $183.2 million for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $283.7 million for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share to $284.72 for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $183.2 million (or earnings of $8.38 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to a consolidated net loss of $516.8 million (or loss of $23.98 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

    The key drivers of net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were:

  • A reduction in net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses of $55.5 million, which comprised favorable development on prior periods of $109.6 million, partially offset by current period losses of $54.1 million, primarily in respect of the StarStone International business that was placed into run-off in June 2020, for which there is current period earned premium. The favorable development on prior periods was primarily driven by a decrease of $75.5 million in the fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option. The decrease in the fair value was driven by an increase in corporate bond yields; and
  • Earnings from equity method investments of $118.0 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $283.7 million (or income of $12.98 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $337.8 million (or loss of $15.68 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2021 amounted to $6.3 billion (or $284.72 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $6.2 billion (or $281.20 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2020. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders excluding: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed included in net earnings (loss), (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) (gain) loss on sale of subsidiaries, if any, (vi) net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations, if any, (v) tax effect of these adjustments, where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest, where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, included in net earnings (loss), and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. We eliminate the impact of (gain) loss on sale of subsidiaries and net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations. Diluted Non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share is diluted net earnings per ordinary share excluding the per diluted share amounts of each of the adjustments used to calculate non-GAAP operating income.

    We believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of our consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as substitutes for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

       
      Three Months Ended
      March 31,
      2021   2020
      (expressed in thousands of U.S.
    dollars, except share and per
    share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 183,197      $ (516,821 )
    Adjustments:      
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 206,183      277,561   
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (75,472 )   (58,237 )
    Net gain on sale of subsidiaries (14,894 )   —   
    Net loss from discontinued operations —      2,069   
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (16,148 )   (25,965 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 864      (16,411 )
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ 283,730      $ (337,804 )
           
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share (5) $ 8.38      $ (23.98 )
    Adjustments:      
    Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 9.43      12.86   
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3.45 )   (2.70 )
    Net gain on sale of subsidiaries (0.68 )   —   
    Net loss from discontinued operations —      0.10   
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (0.74 )   (1.20 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.04      (0.76 )
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) (5) $ 12.98      $ (15.68 )
           
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:      
    Basic 21,562,341      21,549,844   
    Diluted 21,852,324      21,779,906   

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 4 – “Investments” to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2021 for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.
    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.
    (5) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per ordinary share computation as the effect of including potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

    Cautionary Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    ________________________
    1
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2021 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2021.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2021 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2021.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Transaction With AXA XL

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with AXA XL, a division of AXA, to provide adverse development cover.

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary assumed reinsurance losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of global casualty and professional lines for a premium equal to the transfer of loss reserves of 90% of $1.550 billion (or $1.395 billion).

    Enstar’s subsidiary is providing 90% protection (with AXA XL retaining 10%) on two layers, the first providing $1.550 billion of cover in excess of a $9.438 billion retention and the second providing an additional $1.0 billion of cover in excess above $11.363 billion.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Sale of StarStone Lloyd’s Managing Agency to Inigo

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) (“Enstar”) and Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”) have today completed the previously announced sale of StarStone Underwriting Limited (“SUL”), the Lloyd’s managing agency, and its managed Lloyd’s syndicate, 1301, to Inigo Limited (“Inigo”), a new specialty re/insurance holding company.

    Enstar, Stone Point and Dowling Funds received $30 million of consideration from the sale of SUL in the form of Inigo shares upon closing. In addition, Enstar and Stone Point have committed to invest up to $27 million and $18 million, respectively, in Inigo, giving them 5.4% and 3.6% equity ownership of the new business, respectively.

    Enstar and Stone Point have retained the liabilities of Syndicate 1301’s 2020 and prior underwriting years of account. Ultimately these years of account will be transferred through reinsurance to close into Enstar’s legacy Syndicate 2008.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point Capital LLC is a financial services-focused private equity firm. The firm has raised and managed eight private equity funds – the Trident Funds – with aggregate committed capital of more than $25 billion. Stone Point targets investments in companies in the global financial services industry and related sectors. For further information about Stone Point, please visit www.stonepoint.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:      Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2020 Year-End Results

  • Net Earnings of $1.7 billion for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $1.6 billion for the Year Ended December 31, 2020
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share of 42.1% during 2020
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2020.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $1.7 billion (or earnings of $78.80 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to consolidated net earnings of $902.2 million (or earnings of $41.43 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2019.

    The key driver of net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2020 was net realized and unrealized gains of $1.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020, including $1.3 billion relating to other investments and equities and $306.3 million relating to fixed income securities.

    Non-GAAP operating income1 was $1.6 billion (or $71.14 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $558.0 million (or $25.62 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2019.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2020 amounted to $6.2 billion (or $281.20 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $4.3 billion (or $197.93 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2019. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

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    1 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed included in net earnings (loss), (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, if any, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, if any, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. We eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations. Diluted Non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share is diluted net earnings per ordinary share excluding the per diluted share amounts of each of the adjustments used to calculate non-GAAP operating income.

    We believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of our consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as substitutes for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

      Year Ended
      December 31,
      2020   2019   2018
       
      In thousands of U.S. dollars
    (except for per share data)
                           
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 1,719,344     $ 902,175     $ (162,354 )
    Adjustments:          
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (306,284 )   (515,628 )   237,262  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 119,046     117,181     6,664  
    Gain on sale of subsidiary (3,375 )        
    Net earnings from discontinued operations (16,251 )   (7,375 )   (1,489 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 27,534     47,091     (15,364 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 12,087     14,524     (6,665 )
    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ 1,552,101     $ 557,968     $ 58,054  
               
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share (5) $ 78.80     $ 41.43     $ (7.84 )
    Adjustments:          
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (14.04 )   (23.68 )   11.42  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 5.46     5.38     0.32  
    Gain on sale of subsidiary (0.15 )        
    Net earnings from discontinued operations (0.74 )   (0.34 )   (0.07 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 1.26     2.16     (0.73 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.55     0.67     (0.32 )
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income per ordinary share (4) $ 71.14     $ 25.62     $ 2.78  
               
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:          
    Basic 21,551,408     21,482,617     20,698,310  
    Diluted 21,818,294     21,775,066     20,904,176  


    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 6 – “Investments” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.
    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.
    (5) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per ordinary share computation as the effect of including potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the related uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Group Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645
     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces ADC Agreement With AXA XL

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement to provide adverse development cover to AXA XL, a division of AXA.

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will cover losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of global casualty and professional lines for a premium equal to the transfer of loss reserves of 90% of $1.550 billion (or $1.395 billion).

    Enstar’s subsidiary will provide 90% protection (with AXA XL retaining 10%) on two layers, the first providing $1.550 billion of cover in excess of a $9.438 billion retention and the second providing an additional $1.0 billion of cover in excess above $11.363 billion.

    Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close around the end of the first quarter 2021.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. In addition, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:      Group Communications
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2021 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2021.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2021 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2021.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the related uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes the Reinsurance of $690 Million of Continental Casualty Company’s Legacy Excess Workers’ Compensation Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with Continental Casualty Company (“CNA”) to reinsure a legacy portfolio of excess workers’ compensation business.

    In the transaction, CNA ceded net insurance reserves to an Enstar subsidiary of approximately $690 million not inclusive of any roll forward adjustments, relating to 2007 and prior year business.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar
    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Reinsurance Transaction With ProSight

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of ProSight Global, Inc. (“ProSight”) to provide reinsurance relating to 2019 and prior year business.

    The reinsurance will comprise a ground up loss portfolio transfer of ProSight’s discontinued workers’ compensation and excess workers’ compensation lines of business and an adverse development cover on ProSight’s diversified mix of general liability classes of business. In the transaction, ProSight will cede net loss reserves of approximately $500 million and Enstar’s subsidiary will provide additional aggregate limit of $250 million.  

    The transaction is subject to the closing of a broader strategic transaction announced by ProSight today and remains subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. In addition, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Enstar Communications
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance of $690 Million of Continental Casualty Company’s Legacy Excess Workers’ Compensation Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Continental Casualty Company (“CNA”) to reinsure a legacy portfolio of excess workers’ compensation business.

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will assume net insurance reserves of approximately $690 million, relating to 2007 and prior year business.

    The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer said: “Our agreement today to partner with CNA, an industry leader, expands our portfolio of U.S. excess workers’ compensation legacy reserves, a line of business we have considerable experience and success in managing.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. In addition, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:   Enstar Communications
    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance of $420 Million of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE’S Legacy Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE) to reinsure a number of US energy liability, US construction liability and US homebuilders liability insurance portfolios that were previously written out of LMIE’s London branch.

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will assume gross insurance reserves of approximately $420 million, relating to 2019 and prior year business.

    The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.

    About Enstar
    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement
    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. In addition, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:   Enstar Communications
    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Sale and Recapitalization of StarStone U.S.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) (“Enstar”) today announced that it has completed the sale and recapitalization of StarStone U.S. Holdings, Inc. (“StarStone U.S.”) through the sale of StarStone U.S to Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“Core Specialty”) in exchange for a combination of cash and approximately 25% of the shares in Core Specialty. Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    Investors in Core Specialty, including SkyKnight Capital, L.P., Dragoneer Investment Group, Aquiline Capital Partners LLC and other investors, principally management and directors, have committed $610 million in new equity capital. Together with the rollover of Enstar’s existing ownership and an additional equity commitment of over $60 million from management and other investors, the equity capitalization of the company will increase to over $900 million.

    In connection with Enstar’s contribution of StarStone U.S. to Core Specialty, one of Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into a combination loss portfolio and adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with respect to StarStone U.S.’ legacy reserves.

    Pursuant to the terms of a recapitalization agreement entered into in August 2020, Enstar will acquire all of Trident V, L.P. and its affiliated funds’ (the “Trident V Funds’”) interest in Core Specialty in exchange for the majority of Enstar’s indirect interest in Northshore Holdings Ltd., the holding company for Atrium. The exchange transaction is subject to obtaining customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2021.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Core Specialty

    Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From eight underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. Core Specialty is an insurance holding company operating through StarStone Specialty Insurance Company, a U.S. excess and surplus lines insurer, and StarStone National Insurance Company, a U.S. admitted markets insurer. The Company is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialty.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar and the Trident Funds may not be able to complete the referenced exchange transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

     Contact:   Enstar Communications 
     Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar to Sell Starstone Lloyd’s Managing Agency to Newly Formed Venture Inigo

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) (“Enstar”) and Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”) today announced they have signed definitive agreements to sell StarStone Underwriting Limited (“SUL”), the Lloyd’s managing agency, together with the right to operate Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301, to Inigo Limited (“Inigo”), a new specialty re/insurance holding company.

    Enstar, Stone Point and Dowling funds will receive $30 million of consideration from the sale of SUL in the form of Inigo shares upon closing. In addition, Enstar and Stone Point will commit to invest up to $27 million and $18 million respectively into Inigo.

    Inigo is led by founders Richard Watson, Russell Merrett and Stuart Bridges and will operate as a Lloyd’s specialty insurer writing a streamlined portfolio of insurance and reinsurance risks and will receive certain transitional services and staff from Enstar.

    In conjunction with the transaction, Enstar, Stone Point and Dowling Capital will retain the economics of Syndicate 1301’s 2020 and prior years’ underwriting portfolios as this business runs off.

    The Inigo investment is expected to close in late 2020 and the SUL sale is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary conditions.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction optimises and capitalises on StarStone International’s assets at Lloyd’s and provides an opportunity to participate in a new venture with proven leadership at a time of favourable market conditions. This is a positive outcome for SUL, and we look forward to working with the Inigo management team as they launch this new business.”

    The SUL sale follows the previously announced decision by Enstar and Stone Point to place StarStone’s International business into an orderly run-off and review strategic alternatives for the business. In addition to the SUL sale, Enstar and Stone Point recently agreed to a renewal rights transaction for StarStone’s European Financial Lines business, as well as the sale of Belgian-based underwriting agent Vander Haeghen, part of the StarStone International Group.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point Capital LLC is a financial services-focused private equity firm. The firm has raised and managed eight private equity funds – the Trident Funds – with aggregate committed capital of more than $25 billion. Stone Point targets investments in companies in the global financial services industry and related sectors. For further information about Stone Point, please visit www.stonepoint.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar, Stone Point and Inigo may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Due to the global uncertainty, Enstar is unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on its business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications

    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

  • Net Earnings of $615.0 million and $896.7 million for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020, primarily driven by strong investments performance 
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $574.4 million and $804.2 million for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share of 13.8% and 22.4% for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 (non-annualized)
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $615.0 million (or $28.24 per fully diluted ordinary share) and  $896.7 million (or $41.14 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to consolidated net earnings of $117.7 million (or $5.42 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $708.3 million (or $32.58 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

    The key drivers of net earnings were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains of $500.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, including $432.7 million relating to other investments and equities and $67.3 million relating to fixed income securities;

  • Net realized and unrealized gains of $838.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, including $631.5 million relating to other investments and equities and $207.1 million relating to fixed income securities;
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $574.4 million (or $26.37 per fully diluted ordinary share1)  and  $804.2 million (or $36.89 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $32.7 million (or $1.51 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $341.2 million (or $15.69 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2020 amounted to $5,310.9 million (or $242.36 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $4,332.2 million (or $197.93 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2019. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed included in net earnings (loss), (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, if any, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, if any, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. When applicable, we eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations. Diluted Non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share is diluted net earnings per ordinary share excluding the per diluted share amounts of each of the adjustments used to calculate non-GAAP operating income.

    We believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of our consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as substitutes for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

           
      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
      2020   2019   2020   2019
       
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 615,013     $ 117,743     $ 896,745     $ 708,336  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (67,294 )   (135,005 )   (207,097 )   (558,755 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 21,042     41,374     96,848     135,377  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations (4,031 )   (7,916 )   (810 )   (12,041 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 5,771     12,042     19,070     50,841  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 3,881     4,500     (536 )   17,397  
    Non-GAAP operating income  attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders (4) $ 574,382     $ 32,738     $ 804,220     $ 341,155  
                   
    Diluted net earnings per ordinary share $ 28.24     $ 5.42     $ 41.14     $ 32.58  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (3.09 )   (6.21 )   (9.50 )   (25.71 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 0.97     1.90     4.44     6.23  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations (0.19 )   (0.36 )   (0.04 )   (0.55 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 0.26     0.55     0.87     2.34  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.18     0.21     (0.02 )   0.80  
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income per ordinary share (4) $ 26.37     $ 1.51     $ 36.89     $ 15.69  
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic 21,578,106     21,488,216     21,564,447     21,476,586  
    Diluted 21,778,729     21,720,497     21,799,627     21,741,499  

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities included in net earnings (loss). Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 5 – “Investments” to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3)  Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.

    Cautionary Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Uncertainties Relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    We expect that uncertainty and volatility in financial markets will continue to impact the value of our investments. The  scope, duration and magnitude of the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly and are difficult to anticipate. As with others in our industry, we are subject to economic factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, underwriting events, regulation, tax policy changes, political risks and other market risks that can impact our strategy, operations, and results. The underwriting losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic disclosed in this press release represent our estimates of net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses through September 30, 2020. Given the uncertainties associated with COVID-19 and its impact, and the limited information upon which our current estimates have been made, our preliminary reserves and the underlying estimated level of claim losses and costs arising from COVID-19 may materially change.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2020 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2020.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2020 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2020.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the related uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes First Insurance Business Transfer Transaction in the U.S.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) (“Enstar”) today announced that it has successfully completed the first ever insurance business transfer (“IBT”) to occur in the United States, having received judicial approval from the Oklahoma County District Court. The transaction occurred between two of our subsidiaries, Providence Washington Insurance Company (“PWIC”) and Yosemite Insurance Company (“Yosemite”).

    An IBT is a direct transfer of liabilities between insurers after review by an Independent Expert and receiving regulatory and judicial approval. The Oklahoma Insurance Business Transfer Act (“IBT Act”) includes similar principles as the Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act of 2000 in the United Kingdom. Notably, the legislative framework is designed with implied individual policyholder consent after a rigorous regulatory and judicial review process in which all affected stakeholders may participate. The IBT Act went into effect in Oklahoma on November 1, 2018.

    Although common in many parts of the world, this is the first insurance business transfer to occur in the United States.


    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of $350 Million of 5.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2040

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that its subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, priced $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040 (the “Notes”), fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a junior subordinated basis, by Enstar. The offering is expected to close on August 26, 2020, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering and available cash on hand to repay approximately $350 million of borrowings outstanding under its term loan facility. Wells Fargo Securities, Barclays, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, ING, nabSecurities, LLC, Scotiabank and Truist Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering, COMMERZBANK and Commonwealth Bank of Australia are acting as senior co-managers and BMO Capital Markets and Lloyds Securities are acting as junior co-managers.

    The Notes are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer to sell or solicitation to buy will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials from the joint book-running managers by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC toll-free at 1-800-645-3751 (or by emailing [email protected]), Barclays Capital Inc. toll-free at 1-888-603-5847, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at 1-866-811-8049 or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at 1-212-834-4533.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Due to the global uncertainty, Enstar is unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on its business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited 


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar and Stone Point Capital Announce Exchange Transaction Involving Atrium and StarStone U.S.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) (“Enstar”) today announced an exchange agreement with Trident V, L.P. and its affiliated funds (the “Trident V Funds”) managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”). Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction will result in Enstar owning a greater share in StarStone U.S. Holdings, Inc. (“StarStone U.S.”) and the Trident V Funds owning a greater share in the holding company for Atrium Underwriting Group Limited (“Atrium”).

    The transaction is conditioned upon the closing of the previously announced recapitalization of StarStone U.S., pursuant to which a new management team and Board of Directors will be appointed and new investors will be brought in to increase its total equity capitalization to over $850 million, with an Enstar subsidiary reinsuring legacy reserves.

    In the exchange, Enstar will acquire all of the Trident V Funds’ interest in the recapitalized StarStone U.S., resulting in Enstar having approximately 26% of the ownership of StarStone U.S. following the completion of the recapitalization and exchange transactions.

    The Trident V Funds will receive a portion of Enstar’s indirect interest in Northshore Holdings Ltd., the holding company for Atrium, increasing their indirect ownership interest in Atrium from approximately 36% to approximately 80%, with Enstar decreasing from approximately 54% to approximately 11% and retaining one Northshore Holdings board seat. Members of Atrium’s management team and funds managed by Dowling Capital (“Dowling”) will continue to own minority positions in Northshore Holdings.

    Enstar, the Trident V Funds and Dowling will retain their respective ownership interests in StarStone’s non-US operations (“StarStone International”), partnering in the run-off of this business. 

    The Trident V Funds continue to own approximately 9% of Enstar Group Limited’s ordinary voting shares.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction deepens our successful relationship with Stone Point, which has been a valued partner of Enstar for two decades. Enstar is ideally placed to capitalize on the increasing flow of large, attractive legacy opportunities, and will remain invested in high-quality live underwriting businesses with proven leadership, such as Atrium and StarStone U.S., through meaningful minority stakes and alongside trusted equity partners.” 

    Chuck Davis, Stone Point’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to increase our investment in Atrium. The company is led by an outstanding management team that has a long-term track record of producing underwriting profits. We also value our long-standing relationship with Dominic Silvester and his colleagues at Enstar, and we look forward to continuing our existing partnerships and identifying new opportunities for Enstar and Stone Point.”

    Richard Harries, Atrium’s Chief Executive Officer, added: “Atrium has thrived under the joint ownership of Enstar and Stone Point. This change, which will have no operational impact on Atrium, is a further vote of confidence in the Atrium team. I am pleased that Enstar will retain an ownership interest in Atrium, and we welcome the increased participation of Stone Point, whose management team we know well, as we pursue our strategic goals in an increasingly improving underwriting environment.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations.  A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point Capital LLC is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The firm has raised and managed eight private equity funds – the Trident Funds – with aggregate committed capital of more than $25 billion. Stone Point targets investments in companies in the global financial services industry and related sectors. For further information about Stone Point, please visit www.stonepoint.com.

    About StarStone U.S.

    StarStone U.S. offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From eight underwriting offices spanning the U.S., StarStone U.S. focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. StarStone U.S. is an insurance holding company operating through StarStone Specialty Insurance Company, a U.S. excess and surplus lines insurer, and StarStone National Insurance Company, a U.S. admitted markets insurer. StarStone is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. For further information about StarStone U.S., please visit www.starstone.com/u-s-overview/.

    About Atrium

    Atrium is a long-established, leading specialist insurance and reinsurance business that has operated within the Lloyd’s market since the 1930s. Underwriting through Syndicate 609, Atrium manages a balanced portfolio, offering a wide range of specialist marine, energy, aerospace, non-marine and liability classes from its offices in London and the Unites States.
    For further information about Atrium, please visit www.atrium-uw.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar, Stone Point, Atrium and their respective management teams. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar and Stone Point may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals, failure to consummate the StarStone U.S. recapitalization, or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:     Enstar Communications
    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

  • Net Earnings of $798.6 million  and $281.7 million for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020, primarily driven by strong investments performance 
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $567.6 million and $229.8 million for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share of 23.3% and 7.6% for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (non-annualized)
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $798.6 million (or $36.65 per fully diluted ordinary share) and  $281.7 million (or $12.93 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to consolidated net earnings of $231.8 million (or $10.70 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $590.6 million (or $27.26 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.

    The key drivers of net earnings were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains of $967.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, including $550.2 million relating to other investments and equities and $417.4 million relating to fixed income securities;
  • Net realized and unrealized gains of $338.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, including $198.7 million relating to other investments and equities and $139.8 million relating to fixed income securities;
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $567.6 million (or $26.05 per fully diluted ordinary share1)  and  $229.8 million (or $10.55 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $109.7 million (or $5.06 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $308.4 million (or $14.24 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2020 amounted to $4,676.9 million (or $213.06 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $4,332.2 million (or $197.93 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2019. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $21.3 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed included in net earnings (loss), (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, if any, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, if any, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. When applicable, we eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    We believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of our consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as substitutes for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      June 30,   June 30,
      2020   2019   2020   2019
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ 798,553     $ 231,842     $ 281,732     $ 590,593  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (417,364 )   (185,819 )   (139,803 )   (423,750 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 134,043     37,962     75,806     94,003  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations 1,152     3,943     3,221     (4,125 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 39,264     18,676     13,299     38,799  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 11,994     3,082     (4,417 )   12,897  
    Non-GAAP operating income  attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders (4) $ 567,642     $ 109,686     $ 229,838     $ 308,417  
                   
    Diluted net earnings per ordinary share $ 36.65     $ 10.70     $ 12.93     $ 27.26  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (19.15 )   (8.57 )   (6.42 )   (19.56 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 6.15     1.75     3.48     4.34  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations 0.05     0.18     0.15     (0.19 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 1.80     0.86     0.61     1.79  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.55     0.14     (0.20 )   0.60  
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income per ordinary share (4) $ 26.05     $ 5.06     $ 10.55     $ 14.24  
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:              
    Basic 21,565,240     21,477,772     21,557,542     21,470,675  
    Diluted 21,789,242     21,675,451     21,788,331     21,661,769  
     

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities included in net earnings (loss). Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 5 – “Investments” to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3)  Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.

     

    Cautionary Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Uncertainties Relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    We expect that uncertainty and volatility in financial markets will continue to impact the value of our investments. The  scope, duration and magnitude of the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly and are difficult to anticipate. As with others in our industry, we are subject to economic factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, underwriting events, regulation, tax policy changes, political risks and other market risks that can impact our strategy, operations, and results. The underwriting losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic disclosed in this press release represent our estimates of net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses through June 30, 2020. Given the uncertainties associated with COVID-19 and its impact, and the limited information upon which our current estimates have been made, our preliminary reserves and the underlying estimated level of claim losses and costs arising from COVID-19 may materially change.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     

     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2020 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2020.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on September 1, 2020 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2020.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the related uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes the Transfer of Certain Run-Off Portfolios From Great Lakes and HSB Engineering Insurance Australian Branches

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with Great Lakes Insurance SE and HSB Engineering Insurance Limited, both subsidiaries of Munich Re, pursuant to which Enstar’s subsidiary has acquired certain portfolios from their Australian branches.

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary received total assets of approximately AUD$228.2 million (approximately $156.2 million), subject to a final roll-forward adjustment, for assuming the associated net reserves, which primarily relate to long tail insurance business.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory and federal court of Australia approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar Group includes the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Cautionary Statement
    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the related uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications  
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Recapitalization of StarStone U.S. with New Leadership and Significant Investment led by SkyKnight Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group and Aquiline Capital Partners

  • StarStone U.S. positioned to be a market leader in the specialty property & casualty insurance markets
  • Jeff Consolino to be named CEO and Ed Noonan Executive Chairman
  • Dragoneer, SkyKnight and Aquiline’s investment to provide fresh capacity to specialty property & casualty markets, including E&S property
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) (“Enstar”) announced today that it has agreed to a recapitalization of StarStone U.S. Holdings, Inc. (“StarStone U.S.” or the “Company”) led by SkyKnight Capital, L.P. (“SkyKnight”), Dragoneer Investment Group (“Dragoneer”) and Aquiline Capital Partners LLC (“Aquiline,” and together with SkyKnight and Dragoneer, the “Investors”). The Investors have committed $610 million in new equity capital which, together with the rollover of Enstar’s existing ownership, and an additional equity commitment of over $20 million from management, will increase the equity capitalization of StarStone U.S. to over $850 millionEnstar will receive a combination of cash consideration and shares in the recapitalized StarStone U.S, valued at a modest premium to book value.

    As part of the capital infusion, a new management team and Board of Directors will be appointed to StarStone U.S. Jeff Consolino will be CEO and Ed Noonan will be Executive Chairman. The new Board of Directors will include Messrs. Noonan and Consolino; Paul O’Shea and Robert Campbell from Enstar; Steve DeCarlo; Matthew Ebbel, Managing Partner of SkyKnight; Marc Stad, Managing Partner of Dragoneer; and Chris Watson, Partner of Aquiline.

    In conjunction with the capital infusion, one of Enstar’s wholly owned subsidiaries will enter into a combination loss portfolio and adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with StarStone U.S. The recapitalization is expected to close in the second half of 2020 after obtaining customary regulatory approvals.

    Dominic Silvester, CEO of Enstar, said: “This is a pivotal moment for StarStone U.S. as we reposition the Company towards specialty E&S growth. In partnership with experienced investors and a talented management team, which have built and led winning organizations, Enstar is committed to realizing StarStone U.S.’ full potential as a specialty commercial property & casualty insurer. StarStone U.S. will work with Enstar, as opportunities warrant, in our ongoing acquisition activities.”

    Jeff Consolino is an experienced insurance industry leader with over 28 years of industry experience. Most recently, Jeff was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and a Director of American Financial Group, Inc. He was previously a founding executive of Validus Holdings, Ltd. (“Validus Group”) where he served as President and Chief Financial Officer.

    “I am delighted and honored to take on the role of CEO of StarStone U.S.,” said Mr. Consolino. “I am looking forward to working with the Company’s many talented underwriters, employees, and distribution partners as well as the reconstituted Board of Directors to build a market leading specialty insurance company. We observe premium pricing increasing and capacity contracting across multiple classes of business including commercial property, D&O, excess casualty, marine & aviation and professional liability. Social inflation and natural catastrophe losses, including floods and wildfires, have also added to market rate momentum. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to market dislocation and additional capital need. We believe a specialist insurance company with the right leadership, financial backing, protection from legacy exposures and niche orientation can create significant value in this environment.”

    Ed Noonan brings more than 40 years of industry experience to the Company. He served most recently as Chairman and CEO of Validus Group, a position he held from 2005 to 2018. Under Mr. Noonan’s leadership, Validus Group experienced significant growth, and ultimately was acquired by AIG in 2018 after more than a decade as a leading independent public company. Mr. Noonan also served as President and CEO of American Re from 1997 to 2002, after joining the firm in 1983. A recognized market leader, Mr. Noonan brings vast expertise to the position of Executive Chairman.

    Mr. Noonan said: “Having had the chance to work with the StarStone U.S. team, I am really pleased to have the opportunity to help them build on the excellent work they have done. We have assembled a Board comprised of company founders and business builders which we believe is second to none. I have worked closely with Jeff and many of the directors for years and believe the mix of their skills and experience will greatly benefit the development of the enhanced StarStone U.S. business plan. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to partner with patient, long-term investors Dragoneer and SkyKnight who bring a valuable network across both the technology and insurance industries. Following the formation and successful sale of Validus, we are also excited that Aquiline will again invest with us.”

    Mr. Ebbel said: “We are excited to partner with Jeff, Ed, Steve, and Enstar to build StarStone U.S. into an exceptional specialty carrier executing across both admitted and E&S lines of business. This partnership has been nearly a decade in the making, and we believe this is the ideal time for StarStone U.S. to execute on an expansion strategy with both a clean balance sheet and fresh capital.”

    Mr. Stad said: “At Dragoneer, we focus on partnering with exceptional teams that are building truly differentiated businesses in large markets. We look forward to working with Jeff and Ed as they build a leading specialty carrier at a time when we see very positive, long-term market trends. We have been impressed by Jeff and Ed’s track record of operational excellence, orientation towards disciplined underwriting, and usage of both data and technology.”

    Jeff Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of Aquiline, said: “Today’s dynamic market conditions have created a need for dedicated underwriting capacity across multiple E&S and admitted lines of business. We witnessed the strength of the Validus management team first-hand and believe Jeff and Ed will build a market leader at StarStone.”

    Enstar today also announced that StarStone International has contributed its renewal rights to Atrium Underwriters Limited, which manages Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. International business not assumed by Atrium will be placed into an orderly run-off.

    With the signing of the transaction, John Hendrickson stepped down from his role as StarStone Group CEO. Mr. Silvester commented, “I would like to thank John for his significant contribution to StarStone, and we all wish him well with his future endeavors.”

    StarStone U.S.
    StarStone U.S. offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From eight underwriting offices spanning the U.S., StarStone U.S. focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. StarStone U.S. is an insurance holding company operating through StarStone Specialty Insurance Company, a U.S. excess and surplus lines insurer, and StarStone National Insurance Company, a U.S. admitted markets insurer. StarStone is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. 

    Enstar Group Limited
    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $19.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired approximately 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar Group includes the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    SkyKnight Capital, L.P.
    Founded in 2015, SkyKnight manages over $1 billion in private equity capital on behalf of institutional family offices and leading foundations and endowments. SkyKnight makes long-term investments into high-quality businesses in acyclical growth sectors alongside exceptional management teams.
    www.skyknightcapital.com

    Dragoneer Investment Group
    Dragoneer is a growth-oriented investment firm with over $10 billion in long-duration capital from many of the world’s largest endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, allocators, and family offices. Dragoneer has a history of partnering with management teams in companies characterized by sustainable differentiation and superior economic models. The firm has a global orientation and invests in market leaders, primarily in the financial services and technology sectors.
    https://dragoneer.com/

    Aquiline Capital Partners LLC
    Aquiline Capital Partners, founded in 2005, is a private investment firm based in New York and London investing in businesses across the financial services sector in financial technology, insurance, investment management, business services, credit and healthcare. The firm has $5.3 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2019. For more information about Aquiline, its investment professionals, and its portfolio companies, please visit: www.aquiline.com.

    Cautionary Statement
    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the related uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications

    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645


    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes ADC Transaction With Aspen

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed an adverse development cover reinsurance transaction with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited.

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary assumed reinsurance losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of property, liability and specialty lines across the U.S., U.K. and Europe for a premium of $770 million.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact:       Enstar Communications
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

    Enstar reported consolidated net losses of $516.8 million (or loss of $23.98 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to consolidated net earnings of $358.8 million (or earnings of $16.57 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Our results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included the impact of unrealized investment losses of $612.6 million due to the disruption in financial markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, of which $423.2 million subsequently reversed as unrealized gains during the month ended April 30, 2020.

    The table below illustrates the recent impact of unrealized gains (losses) on our results:

      Three Months Ended
    March 31, 2020
      Period from April 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020
      (in thousands of U.S. dollars)
    Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments:      
    Fixed maturity securities, trading and funds held(1) $ (286,310 )   $ 235,577  
    Other investments and equities (350,084 )   197,362  
    Total net unrealized gains (losses) on investments (636,394 )   432,939  
    less: Noncontrolling interest share 23,803     (9,775 )
    Earnings impact of net unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ (612,591 )   $ 423,164  

    (1) Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. Historically, we have generally accounted for our fixed income portfolio as trading, which is reflected in earnings. However, from October 1, 2019, we have elected to use available-for-sale accounting for all newly acquired business and, where permissible, as trading fixed income securities mature, we are reinvesting the proceeds into available-for-sale securities.

    Similar to many other companies, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our insurance business. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our Non-life Run-off segment had no net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, our StarStone and Atrium segments have recorded COVID-19 related underwriting losses, after non-controlling interests, of $22.2 million and $5.1 million, respectively, in the three months ended March 31, 2020.

    Non-GAAP operating loss1 was $336.2 million (or loss of $15.60 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $199.7 million (or income of $9.22 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2020 amounted to $3,766.6 million (or $172.83 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $4,332.2 million (or $197.93 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2019. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    (1) Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, along with a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items.
     

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $19.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired approximately 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed included in net earnings (loss), (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, if any, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, if any, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. When applicable, we eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    We believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of our consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as substitutes for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31,
      2020   2019
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders $ (516,821 )   $ 358,751  
    Adjustments:      
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 283,385     (246,151 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (58,237 )   56,041  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (27,074 )   21,849  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (17,495 )   9,170  
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders (4) $ (336,242 )   $ 199,660  
           
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share (5) $ (23.98 )   $ 16.57  
    Adjustments:      
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 13.15     (11.37 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (2.70 )   2.59  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (1.26 )   1.01  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (0.81 )   0.42  
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) (5) $ (15.60 )   $ 9.22  
           
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:      
    Basic 21,549,844     21,463,499  
    Diluted 21,779,906     21,645,862  

     

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities included in net earnings (loss). Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 4 – “Investments” to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.
       
    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
       
    (3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
       
    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.
       
    (5) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per ordinary share computation as the effect of including potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

    Cautionary Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets, which has caused declines in the market value of our invested assets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Uncertainties Relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    We expect that uncertainty and volatility in financial markets will continue to impact the value of our investments. In particular, there can be no assurance that the unrealized gains we have seen in our investment portfolio during the month of April 2020 will not be offset by realized or unrealized losses in our investment portfolio during the balance of our fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020 or thereafter. The scope, duration and magnitude of the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly and are difficult to anticipate. As with others in our industry, we are subject to economic factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, underwriting events, regulation, tax policy changes, political risks and other market risks that can impact our strategy, operations, and results. The underwriting losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic disclosed in this press release represent our estimates of net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses through March 31, 2020. Given the uncertainties associated with COVID-19 and its impact, and the limited information upon which our current estimates have been made, our preliminary reserves and the underlying estimated level of claim losses and costs arising from COVID-19 may materially change.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2020.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on June 1, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2020.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired approximately 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.  

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic and financial turmoil globally, as well as uncertainty in the financial markets, which has caused declines in the market value of our invested assets. Due to the global uncertainty, we are unable to predict the longer-term effects of the pandemic on our business at this time. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645 

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Reinsurance of $465 Million of Lyft's Legacy Reserves

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries has entered into a novation agreement with affiliates of Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft”) and certain underwriting companies of Zurich North America (“Zurich”). Enstar will reinsure legacy automobile business underwritten by Zurich between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2018 and reinsured by Lyft’s wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Valley Insurance Company (“PVIC”) for consideration of $465 million. Under a separate agreement, PVIC will provide retrocession coverage to Enstar in excess of a $816 million limit.

    The transaction, which has a March 31, 2020 effective date, is expected to be completed in early April, subject to various closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired approximately 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to satisfy closing conditions, for example, due to uncertainty in the financial markets in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:      Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces ADC Agreement With Aspen

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited. In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will reinsure losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of property, liability and specialty lines across the U.S., U.K and Europe for a premium of $770 million.  Enstar will provide $770 million of cover in excess of a $3.805 billion retention, and an additional $250 million of cover in excess above $4.815 billion. 

    Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2020.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired approximately 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:        Guy Bowker
    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2019 Year-End Results

  • Net Earnings of $902.2 million for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $553.4 million for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share of 26.9% during 2019
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2019.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $902.2 million (or earnings of $41.43 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to consolidated net losses of $162.4 million (or $7.84 loss per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2018.

    The key drivers of net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2019 were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains on fixed income investments of $534.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $243.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. Historically, we have generally accounted for our fixed income portfolio as trading, which is reflected in earnings. However, from October 1, 2019 we have elected to use available-for-sale accounting for all newly acquired business and, where permissible, as trading fixed income securities mature, we are reinvesting the proceeds into available-for-sale securities;
     
  • Net realized and unrealized gains on equities and other investments of $496.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $169.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $553.4 million (or $25.42 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $61.6 million (or $2.95 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2018.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2019 amounted to $4,332.2 million (or $197.93 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $3,391.9 million (or $155.94 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2018. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is included later in this press release.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $19.4 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having completed or announced the acquisition of over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) (gains) losses on sale of subsidiaries, (vi) net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations.  We eliminate the impact of (gains) losses on sale of subsidiaries and net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations as these are non-recurring rather than being reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    Further, we believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of the consolidated financial statements to more easily analyze our results in a manner aligned with that in which Enstar’s management analyzes our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of the our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

        Year Ended
        December 31,
        2019   2018   2017
      In thousands of U.S. dollars
    (except for per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders   $ 902,175     $ (162,354 )   $ 311,458  
    Adjustments:            
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1)   (534,730 )   243,093     (70,747 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option   117,181     6,664     30,256  
    Loss on sale of subsidiary           16,349  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations           (14,183 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2)   51,102     (16,588 )   5,364  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3)   17,689     (9,166 )   4,840  
    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4)   $ 553,417     $ 61,649     $ 283,337  
                 
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share   $ 41.43     $ (7.84 )   $ 15.95  
    Adjustments:            
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1)   (24.55 )   11.70     (3.62 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option   5.38     0.32     1.55  
    Loss on sale of subsidiary           0.84  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations           (0.73 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2)   2.35     (0.79 )   0.27  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3)   0.81     (0.44 )   0.25  
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income per ordinary share (4)   $ 25.42     $ 2.95     $ 14.51  
                 
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – diluted   21,775,066     20,904,176     19,527,591  

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 6 – “Investments” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3)  Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net  earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4)  Non-GAAP financial measure.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Board Member to Resign in April to Pursue Full-time Role

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that Sandra Boss will step down from its Board of Directors in order to pursue a full-time executive role with another company.

    Ms. Boss has been a director of the Company since November 2015. She serves as Chair of the Risk Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Her resignation will be effective on April 1, 2020, which will allow for the smooth transition of the Risk Committee chairmanship to Hitesh Patel, an independent director who has served since 2015.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said,
    “Sandy has made so many valuable contributions to Enstar in her four years as a director, most notably as our first Risk Committee Chair. We thank her for her service to Enstar. She will be greatly missed.”

    Bob Campbell, Enstar’s Chairman, said,
    “Sandy was the driving force behind the formation of the Risk Committee, which has greatly enhanced our Board’s oversight of risk. On behalf of the Board, we wish her every success in the future.”

    Ms. Boss, commenting on her announced departure, said,
    “I have greatly enjoyed working with Enstar as a director and Risk Committee chair during this exciting phase in its growth. While I will no longer have capacity to serve as a director, I look forward to staying in touch with the Enstar team.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 2, 2020 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2020.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 2, 2020 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2020.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired approximately 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

  • Net Earnings of $117.7 million for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
  • Net Earnings of $708.3 million for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $338.9 million for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share of 21.1% during 2019 (non-annualized)
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $117.7 million (or $5.42 per fully diluted ordinary share) and  $708.3 million (or $32.58 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to consolidated net losses of $16.0 million (or $(0.74) per fully diluted ordinary share) and net losses of $48.9 million (or $(2.39) per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

    The key drivers of the net earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2019 were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains on fixed income investments of $138.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $24.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018. Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default.
     
  • Net realized and unrealized gains on equities and other investments of $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $32.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018.
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $36.0 million (or $1.66 per fully diluted ordinary share1) and $338.9 million (or $15.59 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $2.5 million (or $(0.12) per fully diluted ordinary share) and non-GAAP operating income of $120.0 million (or $5.81 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2019 amounted to $4,127.8 million (or $188.81 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $3,391.9 million (or $155.94 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2018. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is included later in this press release.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $18.2 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired approximately 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (losses) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations.  We eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations as these are non-recurring rather than being reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    Further, we believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of the consolidated financial statements to more easily analyze our results in a manner more aligned with the manner in which Enstar’s management analyzes our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
      2019   2018   2019   2018
                   
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders $ 117,743     $ (15,965 )   $ 708,336     $ (48,931 )
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (137,962 )   24,531     (578,789 )   227,333  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 41,374     (9,107 )   135,377     (32,115 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 12,663     (1,207 )   55,048     (17,167 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 2,210     (799 )   18,949     (9,089 )
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ 36,028     $ (2,547 )   $ 338,921     $ 120,031  
                   
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share $ 5.42     $ (0.74 )   $ 32.58     $ (2.39 )
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (6.34 )   1.14     (26.62 )   11.02  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 1.90     (0.42 )   6.23     (1.55 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 0.58     (0.06 )   2.53     (0.83 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.10     (0.04 )   0.87     (0.44 )
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) $ 1.66     $ (0.12 )   $ 15.59     $ 5.81  
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – diluted 21,720,497     21,665,356     21,741,499     20,653,544  
                           

     

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. The changes in the value of these managed funds held balances are described in our financial statement notes as: (i) funds held – directly managed, (ii) embedded derivative on funds held – directly managed, and (iii) the fair value option on funds held – directly managed. Refer to Note 4 – “Investments” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3)  Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) with a payment date of December 1, 2019 will be payable on the next business day to shareholders of record on November 15, 2019.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) with a payment date of December 1, 2019 will be payable on the next business day to shareholders of record on November 15, 2019.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Acquisition of BorgWarner Morse TEC

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that Enstar Holdings (US) LLC has acquired BorgWarner Morse TEC, LLC (“Morse TEC”) from BorgWarner Inc (“BorgWarner”).

    BorgWarner is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. Morse TEC holds approximately $0.8 billion liabilities associated with personal injury asbestos claims and environmental claims arising from BorgWarner’s legacy manufacturing operations. Morse TEC’s assets include, among others, insurance rights related to coverage against these liabilities and cash and marketable securities. 

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

    “Enstar continues to provide market-leading legacy solutions for large corporates and their historic liabilities. This is our second acquisition of a non-insurance company and we see a growing potential market here as we expand our business.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $18.2 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

     Contact:  Guy Bowker
     Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes the Reinsurance of $0.5 Billon of Zurich North America’s Legacy A&E Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has completed a previously announced transaction to reinsure a number of the U.S. asbestos and environmental liability insurance portfolios of Zurich North America. 

    In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary assumed gross insurance reserves of approximately $0.5 billion, relating to 1986 and prior year business.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $18.2 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Transfer of Certain Run-Off Portfolios From Great Lakes and HSB Engineering Insurance Australian Branches

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with subsidiaries of Munich Re to acquire certain portfolios from their Australian branches of Great Lakes Insurance and HSB Engineering Insurance, primarily of long tail insurance business.

    In the transaction, which is subject to regulatory and Federal Court of Australia approval, Enstar’s subsidiary will receive total assets of approximately AUD$228.2 million (approximately $156.2 million) for assuming the associated net insurance reserves.

    The parties will pursue a portfolio transfer of the insurance business under Division 3A of Part III of Australia’s Insurance Act 1973 (Cth), which would provide legal finality for Munich Re.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $18.2 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental, regulatory and court approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

  • Net Earnings of $231.8 million for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
  • Net Earnings of $590.6 million for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $302.9 million for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share of 17.6% during 2019 (non-annualized)
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $231.8 million (or $10.70 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $590.6 million (or $27.26 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to consolidated net earnings of $8.2 million (or $0.40 per fully diluted ordinary share) and net losses of $33.0 million (or $(1.65) per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

    The key drivers of the net earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2019 were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains on fixed income investments of $194.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $64.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default.
     
  • Net realized and unrealized gains on equities and other investments of $75.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net realized and unrealized gains of $10.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
     
  • The Atrium segment contributed net earnings of $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.
  • These were partially offset by:

  • Net losses in the StarStone segment of $33.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as the leadership team continues to re-position the underwriting portfolio.
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $103.2 million (or $4.76 per fully diluted ordinary share1) and $302.9 million (or $13.98 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $83.0 million (or $4.01 per fully diluted ordinary share) and $122.6 million (or $6.09 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2019 amounted to $4,004.8 million (or $183.40 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $3,391.9 million (or $155.94 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2018. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is included later in this press release.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $18.2 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (losses) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. We eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations as these are non-recurring rather than being reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    Further, we believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of the consolidated financial statements to more easily analyze our results in a manner more aligned with the manner in which Enstar’s management analyzes our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      June 30,   June 30,
      2019   2018   2019   2018
       
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders $ 231,842     $ 8,244     $ 590,593     $ (32,966 )
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (194,676 )   64,696     (440,827 )   202,802  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 37,962     17,233     94,003     (23,008 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 20,536     (4,734 )   42,385     (15,960 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 7,569     (2,488 )   16,739     (8,290 )
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ 103,233     $ 82,951     $ 302,893     $ 122,578  
                   
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share $ 10.70     $ 0.40     $ 27.26     $ (1.65 )
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (8.99 )   3.13     (20.35 )   10.08  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 1.75     0.83     4.34     (1.14 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 0.95     (0.23 )   1.96     (0.79 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.35     (0.12 )   0.77     (0.41 )
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) $ 4.76     $ 4.01     $ 13.98     $ 6.09  
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – diluted 21,675,451     20,671,232     21,661,769     20,140,367  

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. The changes in the value of these managed funds held balances are described in our financial statement notes as: (i) funds held – directly managed, (ii) embedded derivative on funds held – directly managed, and (iii) the fair value option on funds held – directly managed. Refer to Note 4 – “Investments” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda , Aug. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) with a payment date of September 1, 2019 will be payable on the next business day to shareholders of record on August 15, 2019.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) with a payment date of September 1, 2019 will be payable on the next business day to shareholders of record on August 15, 2019.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes Maiden Re Adverse Development Cover Reinsurance Transaction

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that its subsidiary has completed an adverse development cover reinsurance transaction with Maiden Reinsurance Ltd. (“Maiden Re”). The adverse development cover is with respect to Maiden Re’s quota share reinsurance contract with AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.’s Bermuda subsidiary (“AmTrust Bermuda”) for losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2018 in excess of a $2.178 billion retention, up to a $600 million limit. In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will receive $445 million of premium and post $445 million of collateral in the form of letters of credit to secure its obligations under the reinsurance agreement. The retention, limit and premium were reduced from the previously announced transaction following the parties’ agreement to include only losses under the Bermuda quota share agreement between Maiden Re and AmTrust Bermuda.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various closing conditions. 

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of Senior Notes

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the pricing of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.950% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The offering is expected to close on May 28, 2019, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay approximately $250 million of borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility and term loan facility, and for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, funding for acquisitions, working capital and other business opportunities. Wells Fargo Securities, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Barclays and nabSecurities, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering, Scotiabank is acting as senior co-manager, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ING and Lloyds Securities are acting as co-managers.

    The Notes are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer to sell or solicitation to buy will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials from the joint book-running managers by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC toll-free at 1-800-645-3751 (or by emailing [email protected]), HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at 1-866-811-8049, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at 1-212-834-4533, or SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-685-4786.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $18.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

  • Net Income of $358.8 million for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $199.7 million for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
  • Increase in fully diluted book value per share of 10.4%
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

    Enstar reported consolidated net income of $358.8 million (or $16.57 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to consolidated net losses of $41.2 million (or $2.12 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

    The key drivers of the net earnings were:

  • Net realized and unrealized gains on fixed income investments of $246.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $138.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. These quarterly investment results more than offset the unrealized losses we experienced in all of 2018. Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default.
     
  • Net realized and unrealized gains on equities and other investments of $214.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to net unrealized losses of $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018,
  • These were partially offset by:

  • Net losses in our StarStone segment of $31.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, primarily due to prior year unfavorable development, predominantly in certain discontinued lines. StarStone’s leadership team are re-positioning the underwriting portfolio for 2019 to focus on core lines of business to improve underwriting profitability.
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $199.7 million (or $9.22 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $39.6 million (or $2.02 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2019 amounted to $3,757.7 million (or $172.22 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $3,391.9 million (or $155.94 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2018. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is included later in this press release.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $18.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 95 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (losses) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations.  We eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations as these are non-recurring rather than being reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    Further, we believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of the consolidated financial statements to more easily analyze our results in a manner more aligned with the manner in which Enstar’s management analyzes our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31,
      2019   2018
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders $ 358,751     $ (41,210 )
    Adjustments:      
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (246,151 )   138,106  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 56,041     (40,241 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 21,849     (11,226 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 9,170     (5,802 )
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ 199,660     $ 39,627  
           
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share $ 16.57     $ (2.12 )
    Adjustments:      
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) (11.37 )   7.06  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 2.59     (2.05 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) 1.01     (0.57 )
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) 0.42     (0.30 )
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) $ 9.22     $ 2.02  
           
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – diluted 21,645,862     19,602,512  

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. The changes in the value of these managed funds held balances are described in our financial statement notes as: (i) funds held – directly managed, (ii) embedded derivative on funds held – directly managed, and (iii) the fair value option on funds held – directly managed. Refer to Note 3 – “Investments” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3)  Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) with a payment date of June 1, 2019 will be payable on the next business day to shareholders of record on May 15, 2019.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) with a payment date of June 1, 2019 will be payable on the next business day to shareholders of record on May 15, 2019.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 85 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance of $0.5 Billion of Zurich’s Legacy A&E Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group to reinsure a number of U.S. asbestos and environmental liability insurance portfolios. 

    Enstar’s subsidiary will assume gross insurance reserves of approximately $0.5 billion, relating to 1986 and prior year business. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $16 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 90 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2018 Year-End Results

  • Net Losses of $162.4 million for the Year Ended December 31, 2018
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income1 of $61.6 million for the Year Ended December 31, 2018
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2018.

    Enstar reported consolidated U.S. GAAP net losses of $162.4 million (or a $7.84 loss per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to consolidated net earnings of $311.5 million (or $15.95 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2017.

    The key drivers of the change in net earnings (losses) were:

  • Net unrealized losses on fixed income investments of $211.4 million in 2018, compared to net unrealized gains of $69.8 million in 2017. Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default.
  • Net unrealized losses on equities and other investments of $173.8 million in 2018, compared to net unrealized gains of $118.9 million in 2017. These net unrealized losses were mostly experienced in the fourth quarter of 2018 during a period of heightened market volatility.
  • Net losses in our StarStone segment of $158.6 million in 2018, compared to net earnings of $2.8 million in 2017, primarily due to the frequency and severity of current year large losses across certain lines of business being higher than experienced in the past, notably in the international property, construction, marine cargo and marine hull and war classes of business. 
  • These were partially offset by:

  • Reduction in net claims reserves of $306.1 million in 2018 in our Non-life Run-off segment, compared to $190.7 million in 2017.
  • Net investment income of $270.7 million in 2018, compared with $208.8 million in 2017, due to growth in invested assets and improved yields on fixed income investments.
  • Non-GAAP operating income1 was $61.6 million (or $2.95 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $283.3 million (or $14.51 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the year ended December 31, 2017.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2018 was $3,391.9 million (or $155.94 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $3,136.7 million (or $159.19 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2017. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is included later in this press release.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $16.6 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 90 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (losses) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations.  We eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations as these are non-recurring rather than being reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    Further, we believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of the consolidated financial statements to more easily analyze our results in a manner more aligned with the manner in which our management analyzes our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below, for the years ending December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:

        Year Ended
        December 31,
        2018   2017   2016
           
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders   $ (162,354 )   $ 311,458     $ 264,807  
    Adjustments:            
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1)   243,093     (70,747 )   4,387  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option   6,664     30,256      
    Loss on sale of subsidiary       16,349      
    Net loss from discontinued operations       (14,183 )   (12,359 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2)   (16,588 )   5,364     4,956  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3)   (9,166 )   4,840     5,990  
    Non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4)   $ 61,649     $ 283,337     $ 267,781  
                 
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share(5)   $ (7.84 )   $ 15.95     $ 13.62  
    Adjustments:            
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1)   11.70     (3.62 )   0.23  
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option   0.32     1.55      
    Loss on sale of subsidiary       0.84      
    Net loss from discontinued operations       (0.73 )   (0.64 )
    Tax effects of adjustments (2)   (0.79 )   0.27     0.25  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3)   (0.44 )   0.25     0.31  
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income per ordinary share (4)   $ 2.95     $ 14.51     $ 13.77  
                 
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – diluted   20,904,176     19,527,591     19,447,241  

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. Refer to Note 6 – “Investments” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net  earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4) Non-GAAP financial measure.

    (5) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per ordinary share computation as the effect of including potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar and Maiden Agree to New ADC Structure for AmTrust Quota Share Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (“Maiden”) and Maiden Reinsurance Ltd., a subsidiary of Maiden (“Maiden Re”).  Pursuant to the agreement, an Enstar subsidiary will enter into an adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with respect to Maiden Re’s quota share reinsurance contracts with AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (“AmTrust”) and its subsidiaries, for losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2018 in excess of a $2.44 billion retention, as such figure may be adjusted based upon Maiden’s final year end reserves for the underlying business, up to a $675 million limit.  The premium payable by Maiden Re will be $500 million.  Effective immediately upon the signing of the agreement, the parties terminated and released each other from their respective obligations under their previously disclosed agreement related to the Maiden Re quota share agreements with AmTrust, entered into on November 9, 2018. 

    Completion of the transaction is subject to, among other things, regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various closing conditions.  The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with approximately $16.6 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 90 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions.  Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Four Reinsurance-To-Close Transactions With AmTrust Syndicates

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that its Lloyd’s managing agency has completed four reinsurance-to-close transactions for the 2016 and prior years of account of Syndicates 1206, 1861, 2526 and 5820, managed by AmTrust Syndicates Limited. The transactions were completed February 14, 2019.

    Enstar, through Syndicate 2008, has assumed net reinsurance reserves of approximately £650 million (approximately $830 million) effective January 1, 2019.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 90 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

       
    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2019 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2019.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.48611 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on March 1, 2019 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2019.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 85 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Completes the Acquisition of Maiden’s North American Diversified Reinsurance Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries completed a previously announced transaction to acquire Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc. (“Maiden Re North America”) from a subsidiary of Maiden Holdings, Ltd.Maiden Re North America is a diversified insurance company domiciled in Missouri that provides property and casualty treaty reinsurance, casualty facultative reinsurance and accident and health treaty reinsurance. As previously disclosed, the transaction included novation and retrocession agreements pursuant to which the Company’s subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited, assumed certain Maiden Reinsurance Ltd. business in exchange for a ceding commission.

    The net consideration paid in the transactions was $272.4 million, which represents the adjusted purchase price less the ceding commission. At closing, Enstar assumed approximately $1.3 billion of net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves and unearned premium reserves.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Joint Venture With Allianz and Hillhouse

    Partnership formed to Invest in Bermuda-based Life and P&C Reinsurer, Enhanzed Re

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today it has entered into a joint venture to invest in Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd. (“Enhanzed Re”), a Bermuda-based Class 4 and Class E reinsurer.  Enhanzed Re will reinsure life, non-life run-off, and property and casualty insurance business, initially sourced from Allianz SE and Enstar.

    Enstar, Allianz and Hillhouse affiliates have made equity investment commitments in aggregate of $470 million to Enhanzed Re.  Enstar will own 47.4% of the entity, with Allianz owning 24.9%, and an affiliate of Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd. (“Hillhouse”) owning 27.7%.

    Enstar will act as the (re)insurance manager for Enhanzed Re.  Hillhouse will act as primary investment manager and an affiliate of Allianz will also provide investment management services.

    Enhanzed Re intends to write business from affiliates of its operating sponsors, Allianz and Enstar.  It will seek to underwrite business to maximize diversification by risk and geography.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Enhanzed Re brings Enstar together with our established partners Allianz and Hillhouse to provide a vehicle that will reinsure a diversified book of life and P&C reserves sourced through a strong pipeline of opportunities provided by Enhanzed Re’s operating sponsors.  Enhanzed Re will benefit from world-class investment managers prudently managing capital while pursuing risk-adjusted returns.  Through Enhanzed Re, Enstar gains exposure to attractive life and P&C business and in return can offer opportunities for Enhanzed Re to participate in our future significant legacy transactions.  We look forward to working with our co-investors, Allianz and Hillhouse, in building this business.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Allianz

    The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with more than 88 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing over 650 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers while their asset managers Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO manage an additional 1.4 trillion euros of third-party assets.

    About Hillhouse

    Hillhouse partners with innovators across the consumer, healthcare, technology and services sectors to grow companies that will revolutionize their industries. Hillhouse invests globally, with a special focus on Asia. Hillhouse works across the equity spectrum, from incubation to buyouts to listed equities. Its clients are primarily pensions and non-profit institutions, and Hillhouse is proud that its efforts help support educational scholarships, scientific innovation, and artistic achievement across the world.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  In particular, Enstar may not be able to realize the intended benefits of the joint venture on the terms summarized above.  Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

                                                                                              Contact:  Guy Bowker
          Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of Preference Shares

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced the pricing of its public offering of 4,400,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in its 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares, Series E, $1.00 par value and $25,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share), for an aggregate public offering price of $110,000,000. The offering is expected to close on November 21, 2018, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Enstar has also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to 660,000 additional depositary shares. Enstar intends to list the depositary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ESGRO” within 30 days of the closing.

    Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, funding for acquisitions, working capital and other business opportunities. Wells Fargo Securities, Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering, Barclays, HSBC and nabSecurities, LLC are acting as joint lead managers and Lloyds Securities Inc. is acting as a co-manager.

    The depositary shares are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer, or solicitation to buy, if at all, will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials by calling Wells Fargo Securities, LLC toll-free at 1-800-645-3751, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC toll-free at 1-866-718-1649 or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at 1-212-834-4533.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar and Maiden Agree to Loss Portfolio Transfer of Maiden Re’s AmTrust Quota Share

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (“Maiden”) and Maiden Reinsurance Ltd., a subsidiary of Maiden (“Maiden Re”). Pursuant to the agreement, an Enstar subsidiary would enter into a retrocession agreement to effect a loss portfolio transfer in which the Enstar subsidiary would assume loss reserves of approximately $2.675 billion associated with Maiden Re’s quota share reinsurance contracts with AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries. 

    The retrocession will apply to losses arising and/or claims made on or prior to June 30, 2018, and loss reserves assumed will be subject to adjustment for paid losses since such date. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

    This represents Enstar’s second agreed transaction with Maiden, following the entrance into a definitive agreement in August 2018 to acquire Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc. That transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. 

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions.  Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

  • Net Loss of $48.9 million for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income of $120.0 million for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

    Enstar reported consolidated net losses of $16.0 million (or $0.74 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to consolidated net earnings of $39.0 million (or $1.99 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and consolidated net losses of $48.9 million (or $2.39 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to consolidated net earnings of $183.9 million (or $9.42 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

    Non-GAAP operating loss1 was $2.5 million (or $0.12 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $34.8 million (or $1.78 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and non-GAAP operating income of $120.0 million (or $5.81 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $147.2 million (or $7.54 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2018 amounted to $3,505.4 million (or $161.10 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $3,136.7 million (or $159.19 per fully diluted ordinary share) at December 31, 2017. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is included later in this press release.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.1 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (losses) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, (vi) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations.  We eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations as these are non-recurring rather than being reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    Further, we believe these non-GAAP measures enable readers of the consolidated financial statements to more easily analyze our results in a manner more aligned with the manner in which Enstar’s management analyzes our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of the our consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

           
      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
      September 30,   September 30, 
      2018   2017   2018   2017
       
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except
    share and per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders $ (15,965 )   $ 38,993     $ (48,931 )   $ 183,859  
    Adjustments:                      
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 24,531     1,493     227,333     (54,331 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (9,107 )   (10,504 )   (32,115 )   (9,254 )
    Loss on sale of subsidiary     6,740         16,349  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations     (3,765 )       325  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (1,207 )   752     (17,167 )   4,170  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (799 )   1,083     (9,089 )   6,056  
    Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders (4) $ (2,547 )   $ 34,792     $ 120,031     $ 147,174  
                   
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share $ (0.74 )   $ 1.99     $ (2.39 )   $ 9.42  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 1.14     0.08     11.02     (2.79 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (0.42 )   (0.54 )   (1.55 )   (0.47 )
    Loss on sale of subsidiary     0.34         0.84  
    Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations     (0.19 )       0.02  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (0.06 )   0.04     (0.83 )   0.21  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (0.04 )   0.06     (0.44 )   0.31  
    Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) $ (0.12 )   $ 1.78     $ 5.81     $ 7.54  
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – diluted 21,665,356     19,559,168     20,653,544     19,515,987  

    (1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities.Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. The changes in the value of these managed funds held balances are described in our financial statement notes as: (i) funds held – directly managed, (ii) embedded derivative on funds held – directly managed, and (iii) the fair value option on funds held – directly managed. Refer to Note 5 – “Investments”  in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.

    (2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.

    (3)  Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net  earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

    (4)  Non-GAAP financial measure.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividend

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that its directors have declared cash dividends on the Company’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share). The Series D Preference Share dividends are payable on December 1, 2018 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2018.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar to Acquire Maiden’s North American Diversified Reinsurance Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc. (“Maiden Re North America”) from a subsidiary of Maiden Holdings, Ltd.  Maiden Re North America is a diversified insurance company domiciled in Missouri that provides property and casualty treaty reinsurance, casualty facultative reinsurance and accident and health treaty reinsurance.  As part of the transaction, an Enstar subsidiary will novate and assume certain reinsurance agreements from Maiden’s Bermuda reinsurer, including certain reinsurance agreements with Maiden Re North America.

    The net consideration payable in the transactions is $307.5 million, subject to certain closing adjustments. Enstar will assume approximately $1.3 billion of net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves and unearned premium reserves upon closing.

    Enstar, which will operate the business in run-off, expects to finance the purchase price through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.2 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transactions on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions.  Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $8.2 million (or $0.40 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to consolidated net earnings of $90.2 million (or $4.62 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended June 30, 2017, and consolidated net losses of $33.0 million (or $(1.65) per fully diluted ordinary share) for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to consolidated net earnings of $144.9 million (or $7.43 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

    Operating income1 was $83.0 million (or $4.01 per fully diluted ordinary share1) for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to operating income of $65.6 million (or $3.36 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the three months ended June 30, 2017, and $122.6 million (or $6.09 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $112.4 million (or $5.76 per fully diluted ordinary share) for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

    Enstar’s ordinary shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2018 amounted to $3,517.4 million (or $161.67 per fully diluted ordinary share), compared to $3,136.7 million (or $159.19 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2017. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    1 Operating income and operating income per fully diluted ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures (net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share, respectively) are provided below, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is included later in this press release.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.2 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to presenting net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (losses) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting net operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders and diluted operating income (loss) per ordinary share, non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.

    Operating income excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed, (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option, (ii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, (iii) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, (iv) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable, and (v) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations.  We eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) on discontinued operations as these are non-recurring rather than being reflective of the performance of our core operations.

    Further, these non-GAAP measures enable readers of the consolidated financial statements to more easily analyze the Company’s results in a manner more aligned with the manner in which the Company’s management analyzes our underlying performance. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of the Company’s consolidated results of operations. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Net operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:

      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      June 30,   June 30,
      2018   2017   2018   2017
      (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
    Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar Group Limited ordinary shareholders $ 8,244     $ 90,186     $ (32,966 )   $ 144,866  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 64,696     (30,074 )   202,802     (55,824 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 17,233     (13,232 )   (23,008 )   1,250  
    Loss on sale of subsidiary     9,609         9,609  
    Net loss from discontinued operations     4,679         4,090  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (4,734 )   2,135     (15,960 )   3,418  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (2,488 )   2,248     (8,290 )   4,973  
    Operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders (4) $ 82,951     $ 65,551     $ 122,578     $ 112,382  
                   
    Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share $ 0.40     $ 4.62     $ (1.65 )   $ 7.43  
    Adjustments:              
    Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held – directly managed (1) 3.13     (1.54 )   10.08     (2.86 )
    Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option 0.83     (0.68 )   (1.14 )   0.06  
    Loss on sale of subsidiary     0.49         0.49  
    Net loss from discontinued operations     0.24         0.21  
    Tax effects of adjustments (2) (0.23 )   0.11     (0.79 )   0.18  
    Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (0.12 )   0.12     (0.41 )   0.25  
    Diluted operating income per ordinary share (4) $ 4.01     $ 3.36     $ 6.09     $ 5.76  
                   
    Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – diluted 20,671,232     19,511,429     20,140,367     19,506,077  


    (1)    Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the “Funds held – directly managed” balance. The changes in the value of these managed funds held balances are described in our financial statement notes as: (i) funds held – directly managed, (ii) embedded derivative on funds held – directly managed, and (iii) the fair value option on funds held – directly managed. Refer to Note 5 – “Investments”  in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.
    (2)   Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
    (3)   Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
    (4)   Non-GAAP financial measure.
         

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividend

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that its directors have declared cash dividends on the Company’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.32083 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share). The Series D Preference Share dividends are payable on September 1, 2018 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2018.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of Preference Shares

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced the pricing of its public offering of 16,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in its 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares, Series D, $1.00 par value and $25,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share), for an aggregate public offering price of $400,000,000. The offering is expected to close on June 27, 2018, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Enstar intends to list the depositary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ESGRP” within 30 days of the closing.

    Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay a portion of the amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility and its term loan facility, and Enstar intends to use any remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes.  Wells Fargo Securities, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Barclays and HSBC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering, and nabSecurities, LLC and ING Financial Markets LLC are acting as co-managers.

    The depositary shares are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer, or solicitation to buy, if at all, will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials by calling Wells Fargo Securities, LLC toll-free at 1-800-645-3751, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC toll-free at 1-866-718-1649, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at 1-212-834-4533, Barclays Capital Inc. toll-free at 1-888-603-5847 or HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. toll-free at 1-866-811-8049.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.6 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

    Enstar reported consolidated net losses of $41.2 million (or $2.12 per fully diluted share of losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to net earnings of $54.7 million (or $2.80 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

    The results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 included net unrealized losses of $100.3 million on fixed maturities investments, which are accounted for on a trading basis. Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realized in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2018 amounted to $3,100 million (or $157.06 per fully diluted share), a slight decrease from $3,136.7 million (or $159.19 per fully diluted share) as at December 31, 2017. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $15.6 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:  Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2017 Year-End Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2017.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $311.5 million (or $15.95 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to $264.8 million (or $13.62 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2016.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2017 amounted to $3,136.7 million (or $159.19 per fully diluted share), which was up from $2,802.3 million (or $143.68 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2016. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $13.6 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Reinsurance of Zurich Australia’s New South Wales Motor Vehicle Compulsory Third Party Insurance Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with an Australian subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group to reinsure its New South Wales Motor Vehicle Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance business. 

    Under the reinsurance, which is effective as of January 1, 2018, Enstar’s subsidiary will assume gross reinsurance reserves of approximately AUD$350 million (approximately $275 million) relating to the CTP insurance business.

    Following the initial reinsurance, which will transfer the economics of the CTP insurance business to Enstar’s subsidiary, the parties will pursue a portfolio transfer of the CTP insurance business under Division 3A of Part III of Australia’s Insurance Act 1973 (Cth), which would provide legal finality for Zurich. The Division 3A transfer is subject to court, regulatory and other approvals.

    Commenting on the transaction, Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

    “This transaction with Zurich builds on Enstar’s successful management of other large Australian legacy portfolios. It significantly enhances our footprint in Australia as we continue to grow our non-life run-off operations in key insurance markets. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Zurich to offer a reinsurance solution for its CTP portfolio.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80  companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Closing of Neon RITC Transaction

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that its Lloyd’s managing agency, StarStone Underwriting Limited, has finalized the previously disclosed reinsurance-to-close transaction with Neon Underwriting Limited (“Neon”) for Enstar’s Syndicate 2008 to assume the liabilities of the 2015 underwriting year of Neon’s Syndicate 2468 (comprising underwriting years 2008 to 2015).

    The closing followed receipt of Lloyd’s approval and satisfaction of closing conditions. In the transaction, Enstar assumed net reinsurance reserves of £337.8 million (approximately $456.4 million) relating to the portfolio and gross reserves of £402.2 million (approximately $543.4 million).

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:        Guy Bowker
    Telephone:   +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar to Acquire Full Ownership of KaylaRe

    KaylaRe Founding Partners Hillhouse and Stone Point Capital Agree to Share Exchange Transaction

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a further 52% stake in KaylaRe Holdings Ltd. (“KaylaRe”), the parent company of KaylaRe Ltd., a Bermuda-based, Class 4 reinsurer. Added to its existing 48% equity holding, the acquisition will give Enstar full ownership of KaylaRe. Enstar founded KaylaRe in 2016 alongside funds managed by Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd. (“Hillhouse”) and the Trident V funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”). 

    In the transaction, valued at approximately $400 million, Hillhouse and Stone Point will exchange their respective 44% and 8% shareholdings in KaylaRe for Enstar shares. Hillhouse will increase its overall economic interest in Enstar from 9.9% to 17.1% and its voting interest from 3.3% to 9.7%. Stone Point will increase its economic interest from 6.9% to 7.6% and its voting interest from 8.2% to 9.1%. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2018.

    KaylaRe aims to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns over market cycles through diversified asset allocation and selective underwriting. The investments managed by Hillhouse have been a key driver of KaylaRe’s profitable performance.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transaction allows us to take full ownership of an important reinsurance platform. It will also enhance our group capital position and equity base. KaylaRe has exceeded our expectations to date, and as sole owner, we will continue to use it as an integral part of our legacy growth strategy. We look forward to the ongoing support of Hillhouse and Stone Point as key partners and shareholders of Enstar.”

    Evercore Group L.L.C. acted as financial advisor to Enstar.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team regarding the exchange transaction and the future performance of KaylaRe. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1-441-292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Reinsures £840 Million Portfolio of Novae Legacy Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that its Lloyd’s managing agency, StarStone Underwriting Limited, has finalized a reinsurance-to-close transaction with AXIS Managing Agency Limited (“AXIS”) under which Enstar’s Syndicate 2008 will reinsure to close the 2015 and prior underwriting years of account of Novae Syndicate 2007.

    Enstar will assume net reinsurance reserves of approximately £600 million (approximately $811 million) relating to the portfolio and gross reserves of approximately £840 million (approximately $1,136 million) effective January 1, 2018.

    Commenting on the transaction, Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

    “As one of several reinsurance-to-close transactions undertaken by Enstar recently – one of the largest transactions of its type in recent years – the Novae deal underlines Enstar’s capability as a leading reinsurance-to-close provider. By working closely with the Novae and AXIS teams, we were able to complete this significant transaction, highlighting our ability to efficiently enable our partners to restructure their liabilities, improve their capital position and strengthen their businesses.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, which offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.


    Contact:  Guy Bowker
    Telephone:  +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Reinsurance of Approximately $0.1 Billion of Allianz’s Legacy Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement to reinsure a portfolio of Allianz SE’s run-off business effective December 31, 2017.

    Enstar’s subsidiary will assume net reinsurance reserves of approximately $0.1 billion by reinsuring 50% of certain U.S. workers’ compensation and asbestos, pollution and toxic tort business originally assumed by San Francisco Reinsurance Company. Enstar will also provide consulting services with respect to the entire $0.2 billion portfolio. 

    Commenting on the transaction, Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

    “In 2016, we partnered with Allianz SE to provide reinsurance solutions for legacy portfolios. We are pleased to continue building our relationship with Allianz SE by entering into another transaction that aligns with our core competencies and growth strategy.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:

    Guy Bowker
    +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Closure of Transaction to Sell Pavonia Life Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that it has completed a previously disclosed transaction to sell its subsidiary, Pavonia Holdings (US), Inc. (“Pavonia”), for a total purchase price of $120 million to an affiliate of Global Bankers Insurance Group, LLC. 

    Enstar originally acquired the Pavonia business from HSBC Finance in 2013.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645 

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Reinsurance-to-Close of Neon’s 2015 and Prior Years’ Underwriting Liabilities

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that its Lloyd’s managing agency, StarStone Underwriting Limited, has signed a letter of agreement with Neon Underwriting Limited (“Neon”) for Enstar’s Syndicate 2008 to undertake a reinsurance-to-close transaction. Syndicate 2008 will assume the liabilities of the 2015 underwriting year of Neon’s Syndicate 2468 (comprising underwriting years 2008 to 2015).

    Enstar will assume net reinsurance reserves of £417.1 million (approximately $558 million) relating to the portfolio and gross reserves of £504.2 million (approximately $674.5 million). Following the transaction, which is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2018, Enstar will take responsibility for claims handling and provide complete finality to Neon. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

    Commenting on the transaction, Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

    “This transaction will build on an established relationship with Neon, having completed a successful reinsurance-to-close in 2016. It brings Enstar’s total completed legacy transactions in Lloyd’s to 21 since inception, which confirms our position as a leading provider of legacy solutions to the Lloyd’s market.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 80  companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Guy Bowker
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $39.0 million (or $1.99 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $156.0 million (or $8.02 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2016, and $183.9 million ($9.42 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $242.2 million (or $12.46 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2017 amounted to $3,021.3 million (or $153.53 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,802.3 million (or $143.68 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2016. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-Q filed on November 8, 2017 and in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

     

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $90.2 million (or $4.62 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $40.6 million (or $2.09 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2016, and $144.9 million ($7.43 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $86.1 million (or $4.43 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2016.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2017 amounted to $2,962.2 million (or $150.56 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,802.3 million (or $143.68 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2016. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group, with over $14 billion in assets, that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited to Hold Investor Presentation Webcast

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) today announced that it will be presenting at a meeting of investors in New York City on Thursday, June 29, 2017 to provide a detailed update on the Company. The presentation, featuring remarks from the Company’s executive officers and the Chairman of the Board, is expected to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.

    The meeting will be webcast via the Company’s Investor Relations webpage at https://investor.enstargroup.com/investor-relations and a replay will remain available until August 29, 2017. The presentation slides will be available shortly before the meeting on the same webpage.

    If you would like to listen to the live meeting, please use the webcast or dial (866) 581-1140 (from outside the U.S. dial: (281) 542-4849) and use conference ID: 37792762.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001, and has over $14 billion in total assets. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces CFO Succession Plan

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced its succession plan for Chief Financial Officer, Mark Smith.  Smith has served as Enstar’s CFO since August 2015 and will step down on December 31, 2017.  He will move into a consulting role for Enstar beginning January 1, 2018.

    Guy Bowker, Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy CFO, will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2018.  Bowker joined Enstar in September 2015.  Previously, he served as Senior Vice President – Controller of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. and as Director of Finance for AIG in Bermuda.  He began his career at Deloitte in its insurance practice.

    Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Mark has played an essential role during an important period in Enstar’s growth, and I am grateful for his contributions. When he joined us in 2015, his key objectives were to strengthen the Group Finance function and to develop a successor, which he has now accomplished. In Guy Bowker, we have identified a talented professional whose expertise and dedication make him an excellent successor to Mark. I am confident that as CFO and a member of the executive leadership team Guy will be able to make an even more significant contribution to Enstar. Mark and Guy will prepare for the transition throughout the year, and Mark will continue his work with Enstar as a senior advisor after January 1, 2018.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001, and has over $14 billion in total assets. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter 2017 Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $54.7 million (or $2.80 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $45.5 million (or $2.35 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2017 amounted to $2,864.9 million (or $146.62 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,802.3 million (or $143.68 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2016. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:
    Mark Smith
    +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Pricing of Senior Notes

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced the pricing of $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”). The offering is expected to close on March 10, 2017, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    Enstar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for the repayment of amounts outstanding under its credit facilities and any remaining net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Barclays, Wells Fargo Securities, Lloyds Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering, and nabSecurities, LLC is acting as co-manager.

    The Notes are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer, or solicitation to buy, if at all, will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials from the joint book-running managers by contacting Barclays Capital Inc. by calling toll-free 1-888-603-5847 or emailing [email protected] or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC by calling toll-free: 1-800-645-3751 or emailing [email protected].

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001, and has over $12 billion in total assets. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Appointment of New Director

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it has appointed Jie Liu to its Board of Directors, effective February 21, 2017.

    Mr. Liu is a managing director of Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd. (“Hillhouse”) and has been with Hillhouse since 2015.  Prior to joining Hillhouse, he was Head of Credit and a Senior Portfolio Manager for Sentry Investments (a leading Canadian asset manager) for over 5 years.  Mr. Liu has also served as a fixed income research analyst at RBC Capital Markets and a credit rating specialist at Standard & Poor’s in his career.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We have worked alongside Jie in recent months as Hillhouse became a significant shareholder in Enstar and a strategic partner in KaylaRe.  In addition to his expertise in investments, he brings a global perspective to our Board and we are confident he will be a strong contributor to Enstar.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001, and has over $12 billion in total assets. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2016 Year-End Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2016.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $264.8 million (or $13.62 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $220.3 million (or $11.35 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2015.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2016 amounted to $2,802.3 million (or $143.68 per fully diluted share), which was up from $2,516.9 million (or $129.65 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2015. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001, and has over $12 billion in total assets. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited

    Enstar Announces Sale of Pavonia Life Business to Global Bankers Insurance Group

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its subsidiary Pavonia Holdings (US), Inc. (“Pavonia”) for a total purchase price of $120 million to an affiliate of Global Bankers Insurance Group (“Global Bankers”), the insurance and reinsurance group of companies of Eli Global, LLC.  

    Pavonia owns Pavonia Life Insurance Company of Michigan, Pavonia Life Insurance Company of New York, and Enstar Life (US), Inc. Enstar originally acquired the Pavonia business from HSBC Finance in 2013.

    Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions.  The transaction is expected to close during the third or fourth quarter of 2017.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Since acquiring the business in 2013, we have put in place improved processes and effective systems that have driven solid contributions to Enstar and have significantly enhanced the value of Pavonia.  Our decision to sell this valuable business to a strong and capable investor is a testament to the efforts of the Pavonia team under our leadership.” 

    “Signing this transaction is yet another significant milestone in the execution of our strategy,” said George Luecke, Vice Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Global Bankers. “Pavonia’s long duration liabilities, particularly structured settlements, fit well with our investment capabilities, and its talented staff and efficient platform will enhance our operational capacity. Underscoring our commitment to the life and annuity sector, this deal when closed will mark our sixth and largest insurance company acquisition since 2014.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001, and has over $12 billion in total assets. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Eli Global & Global Bankers

    Global Bankers Insurance Group is a family of insurance and reinsurance companies, focused on Life Insurance and Annuities. Its members include Bankers Life Insurance Company, Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Company, and Southland National Insurance Corporation. Global Bankers Insurance Group is part of the privately-held Eli Global federation of autonomous businesses serving a diversified range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare services, revenue cycle management, information technology, marketing and sales, publishing, distribution, market research, and business information.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.


    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance of £957 Million of RSA's Legacy U.K. Employer's Liability Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement to reinsure RSA Insurance Group PLC’s (“RSA”) U.K. employers’ liability legacy business.

    Enstar’s subsidiary will assume gross insurance reserves of approximately £957 million (approximately $1.2 billion), relating to 2005 and prior year business, which primarily consists of U.K. employers’ liability reserves. Net insurance reserves are approximately £834 million (approximately $1.0 billion) and the reinsurance premium payable to Enstar’s subsidiary is £799 million. The transaction is subject to finalizing and effecting certain security arrangements. 

    Following the initial reinsurance, which will transfer the economics of the portfolio up to the policy’s limits, the parties will pursue a portfolio transfer of this business under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, which would provide legal finality for RSA’s obligations.  The transfer is subject to court, regulatory and other approvals. 

    Commenting on the transaction, Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “RSA’s sizable portfolio is an attractive opportunity for Enstar that substantially expands our presence in the U.K. employers’ liability area, a market that has seen a great deal of activity recently.  We welcome the opportunity to partner with RSA, a leading multinational insurance firm, in structuring and executing a transaction for this large legacy portfolio.”

    About Enstar Group

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001, and has over $12 billion in total assets. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Closure of Transaction to Reinsure QBE Legacy Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries completed a previously announced transaction to reinsure multi-line property and casualty business of QBE Insurance Group Limited. The closing followed receipt of regulatory approval and satisfaction of closing conditions. 

    As previously disclosed, the portfolio primarily includes workers’ compensation, construction defect, and general liability discontinued lines of business.

    Enstar’s subsidiary has also pledged a portion of the premium as collateral to a subsidiary of QBE and has also provided additional collateral and a limited parental guarantee. A subsidiary of Enstar provides administrative services on the reinsured portfolio.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Announces Acquisition of Dana Companies

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that Enstar Holdings (US) Inc. has acquired Dana Companies, LLC (“Dana Companies”) from Dana Incorporated (“Dana”) for a total purchase price of $91.5 million.  

    Dana is a world leader in the supply of highly engineered drivetrain, sealing, and thermal-management technologies for vehicles.  Dana Companies holds liabilities associated with personal injury asbestos claims and environmental claims arising from its legacy manufacturing operations.  Dana Companies’ assets include, among others, insurance rights related to coverage against these liabilities and marketable securities.

    Enstar financed the transaction through a drawing under its revolving credit facility. 

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “The Dana Companies acquisition complements our core business of managing legacy liabilities and our specific expertise in asbestos, and we are pleased to have worked with Dana to provide an effective resolution to the asbestos liabilities arising from historic operations.  This is the first time Enstar has acquired a company outside of the insurance industry, demonstrating our ability to deliver legacy and capital release solutions to this broader market sector as we continue to grow our business.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Launches Reinsurer KaylaRe

  • KaylaRe Brings Together Leading Insurance Management and Investment Management Capabilities
  • Significant Investments From Enstar, Hillhouse and Stone Point
  • Nick Packer Appointed as KaylaRe’s Chief Executive Officer
  • Enstar and StarStone Announce Management Changes
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) (“Enstar”) announced today the launch of KaylaRe Ltd. (“KaylaRe”), a Bermuda-based, Class 4 reinsurer offering a diversified range of specialty reinsurance to the global insurance market.  

    KaylaRe launches with initial capital of $620 million, backed by a $300 million investment from Enstar; $270 million from funds managed by Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd., a leading global investment manager with over $25 billion in assets under management (“Hillhouse”); and $50 million from funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC, a financial services-focused private equity firm with aggregate committed capital of approximately $13 billion (“Stone Point”). 

    KaylaRe aims to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns over market cycles through a diversified asset allocation and selective underwriting. KaylaRe has entered into a 35% quota share agreement with StarStone, Enstar’s global underwriting subsidiary, and loss portfolio transfer agreements with Enstar for certain legacy business. Over time, KaylaRe expects to develop and opportunistically write third-party premium, and to participate in certain future Enstar legacy transactions.

    Enstar and Hillhouse will act as the exclusive reinsurance manager and the primary investment manager to KaylaRe, respectively. KaylaRe will also engage other investment managers.

    In connection with the launch of KaylaRe, Nick Packer, a co-founder of Enstar, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of KaylaRe. Packer brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to KaylaRe. He has served as Enstar’s Executive Vice President and Joint Chief Operating Officer since 2001 and StarStone’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2014. Packer will remain on the StarStone board as a non-executive director.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “KaylaRe brings Enstar together with partners Hillhouse and Stone Point to create a unique global reinsurer. KaylaRe has great performance potential, and a dynamic and proven leader in Nick Packer, who has been a core contributor to Enstar’s growth and success. He has shown tremendous commitment to our investment in KaylaRe, and, while he will be greatly missed at Enstar, I look forward to working closely with him in his new role.” 

    Nick Packer said, “KaylaRe is a differentiated total return reinsurer, and it is an honour to lead this company from its inception. Through Enstar, we have long-term access to a high-quality, diversified portfolio of low volatility specialty insurance risks and supporting infrastructure. Further, the additional investment and support of Hillhouse and Stone Point provide KaylaRe with the capability to create substantial incremental value for shareholders through market cycles.”

    With the launch of KaylaRe, Enstar is also today announcing several management changes, effectively immediately:

    Paul O’Shea has been named as President of Enstar and Executive Chairman of StarStone. O’Shea, a co-founder of Enstar, has served as Executive Vice President and Joint-Chief Operating Officer and a member of Enstar’s Board of Directors since 2001, and he has been primarily responsible for mergers and acquisitions at the company. 

    Orla Gregory has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Enstar. Gregory has served as Chief Integration Officer since 2015. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, and has held various other senior roles in her 13-year career with Enstar.

    Paul Brockman and David Atkins will take on broader responsibility for Enstar’s core insurance and legacy activity, including oversight of claims, commutations, and ceded reinsurance. Brockman, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar US, joined Enstar in 2012 and previously served as US President and Chief Operating Officer and Head of Commutations. Atkins, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar EU and Global Head of Claims, has been with Enstar since 2003.

    Demian Smith has been named Group Chief Executive Officer of StarStone. Smith most recently served as CEO of StarStone’s International segment and Chairman of its underwriting committee. Additionally, David Message has been named Chief Underwriting Officer of StarStone. 

    Mr. Silvester said, “I am pleased to announce these appointments today, which signal the robust capabilities, diverse industry experience and collective strength of Enstar’s leadership team. I look forward to working with this talented group as we lead Enstar toward further growth and success.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired 75 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About KaylaRe

    KaylaRe Ltd. is a Bermuda-based reinsurer offering a diversified range of specialty reinsurance solutions to the global insurance market. Launched in December 2016 with $620 million of capital, KaylaRe is a registered Class 4 Insurer with the Bermuda Monetary Authority, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of KaylaRe Holdings Ltd. KaylaRe sources reinsurance business primarily from Enstar and its subsidiaries. Through Enstar, KaylaRe has long-term access to a high-quality, diversified portfolio of low volatility specialty insurance risks and supporting infrastructure. KaylaRe’s invested assets are managed by a select group of established global investment managers including Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd. 

    About Hillhouse

    Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd. is a leading investment management firm. Founded by Lei Zhang in 2005, Hillhouse invests with a long-term time horizon and employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach. Independent proprietary research is key to its investment process. Hillhouse focuses on the consumer, TMT, industrials and healthcare sectors and invests in companies across all equity stages. Hillhouse manages capital for institutional clients such as university endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, pensions and family offices.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point Capital LLC is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The firm has raised and managed six private equity funds — the Trident Funds — with aggregate committed capital of approximately $13 billion. Stone Point targets investments in the global financial services industry, including investments in companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, banks and depository institutions, asset management firms, insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies.  For further information about Stone Point, see www.stonepoint.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance of QBE Legacy U.S. Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into a conditional agreement with a subsidiary of QBE Insurance Group Limited to reinsure U.S. multi-line property and casualty business.  Completion of the transaction is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals.

    Enstar’s subsidiary will assume gross reinsurance reserves of approximately $919 million (net reserves of $444 million) relating to the portfolio, which primarily includes workers’ compensation, construction defect, and general liability discontinued lines of business.

    Under the reinsurance transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will pledge a portion of the premium as collateral to a subsidiary of QBE.  Enstar will also provide additional collateral and a limited parental guarantee.

    As part of the transaction, a subsidiary of Enstar will provide administrative services on the reinsured portfolio.

    Commenting on the transaction, Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

    “This significant transaction with QBE, a widely recognized industry leader, affirms Enstar’s position as a provider of choice for complex reinsurance solutions. The confidence QBE has shown in partnering with us also attests to our market-leading reputation as managers of workers’ compensation and property and casualty legacy portfolios.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $156.0 million (or $8.02 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and $242.2 million (or $12.46 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $49.0 million (or $2.53 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and $108.4 million (or $5.59 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2016 amounted to $2,777.5 million (or $142.86 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,516.9 million (or $129.65 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2015. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016, are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $40.6 million (or $2.09 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and $86.1 million (or $4.43 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $14.5 million (or $0.75 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $59.4 million (or $3.07 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2016 amounted to $2,615.8 million (or $134.68 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,516.9 million (or $129.65 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2015. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited to Hold Investor Presentation Webcast

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it will be presenting at a meeting of investors in New York City on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 to provide a detailed update on the Company. The presentation, featuring remarks from the Company’s executive officers and the Chairman of the Board, is expected to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern time and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.

    The meeting will be webcast via the Events & Presentations section of the Company’s Investor Relations webpage at http://www.enstargroup.com/events.cfm and a replay will remain available until August 15, 2016. The presentation slides will be available shortly before the meeting on the same webpage.

    If you would like to listen to the live meeting, please use the webcast or dial (877) 236-2830 (from outside the U.S. dial: (678) 562-4247) and use participant code 27459103.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, BERMUDA, May 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $45.5 million (or $2.35 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to $44.8 million (or $2.32 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2015 amounted to $2,577.8 million (or $132.85 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,516.9 million (or $129.65 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2015. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Closure of Transaction to Reinsure $1.1 Billion of Allianz's Legacy U.S. Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries completed a previously announced transaction to reinsure portfolios of Allianz Re’s U.S. run-off business.  

    The closing followed receipt of regulatory approval and satisfaction of closing conditions. In the transaction, Enstar assumes net reinsurance reserves of approximately $1.1 billion, by reinsuring 50% of certain workers’ compensation, construction defect, and asbestos, pollution and toxic tort business originally held by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.

    Consideration for the transaction includes Enstar transferring approximately $110 million to a reinsurance collateral trust, which was funded from available cash on hand, and the provision of a limited parental guarantee. The combined monetary total of the support offered by Enstar will initially be capped at $270 million.

    As part of the transaction, Enstar is providing consulting services with respect to the entire $2.2 billion portfolio, including Allianz Re’s retained 50% share.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

     

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2015 Year-End Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2015.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $220.3 million (or $11.35 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $213.7 million (or $11.44 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2014.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2015 amounted to $2,516.9 million (or $129.65 per fully diluted share), which was up from $2,304.9 million (or $119.22 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2014. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law. 

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance of $1.1 Billion of Allianz's Legacy U.S. Business

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement to reinsure portfolios of Allianz Re’s U.S. run-off business.

    Enstar’s subsidiary will assume net reinsurance reserves of approximately $1.1 billion, by reinsuring 50% of certain workers’ compensation, construction defect, and asbestos, pollution and toxic tort business originally held by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. Enstar will also provide consulting services with respect to the entire $2.2 billion portfolio, including Allianz Re’s retained 50% share.   

    Under the reinsurance transaction (which is subject to final regulatory approval), Enstar will transfer approximately $110 million to a reinsurance collateral trust and will also offer a limited parental guarantee. The combined monetary total of the support offered by Enstar will initially be capped at $270 million.

    Commenting on the transaction, Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

    “Implementing a reinsurance transaction of this complexity and magnitude for Allianz, a global industry leader, demonstrates clearly the scope and scale of the solutions that Enstar can provide. 

    We welcome the opportunity to continue to work with Allianz, and we appreciate the trust and confidence Allianz has placed in Enstar to structure, manage and advise on this sizeable transaction.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire, reinsure, and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, and the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.


    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Completes Acquisition of Nationale Suisse Assurance S.A. from Helvetia Group

    Enstar Group Limited Completes Acquisition of Nationale Suisse Assurance S.A. from Helvetia Group

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries completed the previously announced acquisition of Nationale Suisse Assurance S.A. (“Nationale Suisse”) from Helvetia Group.  Nationale Suisse is a Belgium-based insurance company writing non-life and life insurance business. Upon the completion of the acquisition, Nationale Suisse has been renamed Alpha Insurance S.A.

    As part of the transaction, an Enstar subsidiary within the StarStone Group acquired Nationale Suisse’s two underwriting agencies, Vander Haeghen & Co and Arena.  Vander Haeghen & Co specializes in luxury car and other specialist insurance products and Arena is a leading sports club insurance agency. 

    Enstar will operate Nationale Suisse as part of its legacy businesses, while working to ensure policyholders continue to receive excellent service.

    StarStone’s A.M. Best A- rated European insurance platform has been renewing certain lines of business previously underwritten by Nationale Suisse, including the business placed by Vander Haeghen & Co and Arena.

    The total consideration for the transaction is expected to be €39.7 million (approximately US$44.4 million) after post-closing adjustments.

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

     


    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Appointment of New Director

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Appointment of New Director

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 06, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it has appointed independent director Sandra L. Boss to its Board, effective from November 3, 2015. Ms. Boss will serve as a member of Enstar’s Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees.     

    Ms. Boss has served since September 2014 as an independent director of the Prudential Regulation Authority, part of the Bank of England responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of around 1,700 banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms.  Prior to this position, she was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, from 2005 to 2014, and a Partner from 2000. 

    At McKinsey she specialized in Investment Banking and Risk, and held several senior management positions both in the U.K. and the U.S. since joining the firm in 1994.  She was also a strategic advisor to a number of public sector institutions and industry bodies on financial services policy and financial markets structure. 

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Sandy brings extensive experience to our Board drawn from her distinguished management consulting career and her work with the PRA. We look forward to the valuable contributions she will make at Enstar.” 

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 09, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $49.0 million (or $2.53 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and $108.4 million (or $5.59 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $26.4 million (or $1.37 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and $107.8 million (or $5.84 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

    Enstar's shareholders' equity at September 30, 2015 amounted to $2,438.1 million (or $125.69 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,304.9 million (or $119.22 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2014.  The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar's website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar's business and financial results.

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations.  Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 70 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001.  Enstar's active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd's Syndicate 609, and the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms.  For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in Enstar's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.


    Contact: Mark Smith
    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Appointment of Two Directors

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced the appointment of two new independent directors, Poul A. Winslow and Hans-Peter Gerhardt.

    Mr. Winslow has been the Head of Thematic Investments and External Portfolio Management of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”) since 2009. Prior to joining CPPIB, Mr. Winslow had several senior management and investment roles at Nordea Investment Management in Denmark, Sweden and the USA. He also served as the Chief Investment Officer for Andra AP-Fonden (AP2) in Sweden. He will serve as a member of Enstar’s Investment and Compensation Committees.     

    Mr. Gerhardt has served continuously in the reinsurance industry since 1981. He is a co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of PARIS RE Holdings Limited, holding that position from the company’s formation in 2006 through its sale to PartnerRe Ltd. in December 2009. He was the Chief Executive Officer of AXA Re (the predecessor to PARIS RE) from 2003 to 2006, also serving as Chairman of AXA Liabilities Managers, a run-off operation, during that time. He will serve as the Chairman of Enstar’s Underwriting and Risk Committee.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Throughout 2015, we have continued to bolster the depth of our Board of Directors by adding new members with diverse yet complementary skills and qualifications. Poul and Peter are strong additions to Enstar and I’m confident they will make significant contributions right away.”

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Mark Smith

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance and Administration Transaction With Sun Life

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that on September 30, 2015, it, through wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into two 100% reinsurance agreements with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and its U.S. Branch, respectively (together, “Sun Life”), and a related administration agreement. In the transaction, an Enstar subsidiary has reinsured all of the run-off workers compensation carve-out and occupational accident business of Sun Life.

    Enstar has assumed total net discounted reinsurance reserves and payable balances of approximately $139.4 million in the transaction. Enstar has provided limited parental guarantees supporting certain obligations of its subsidiaries. The amount of the guarantees will increase or decrease over time under certain circumstances, but will always be subject to an overall maximum cap of approximately $36.8 million with respect to the reinsurance liabilities.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We have continued to add U.S. legacy reserves, including to our large portfolio of workers compensation business. We know this particular block of business extremely well, having managed it on behalf of Sun Life since 1999, and are pleased to have partnered with them to complete this transaction.”

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the StarStone group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Mark Smith

    (441) 292-3645

    Torus Announces Rebranding to StarStone

    LONDON, Sept. 14, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Torus, the global specialty insurer, today announces that it is changing its name to StarStone with immediate effect. The Company is also unveiling its new logo and brand identity. 

    The Company’s holding company name has changed to StarStone Insurance Holdings Limited. Its six insurance platforms in the Lloyd’s and London markets, Continental Europe and the United States, as well as its other group companies, are in the process of being renamed to incorporate the StarStone brand. This process is expected to be completed in January 2016.

    Nick Packer, Chairman and Group CEO at StarStone, said:  “Together with our major shareholders, Enstar Group Limited and Stone Point Capital, we are excited to announce our rebranding to StarStone. Since our change in ownership in April 2014, we have made significant progress by strengthening our management team and reorganising areas of our business. This was recognised by A.M. Best when reaffirming our A- rating. As part of that journey the time is right to launch a new brand that signals our shareholders’ continuing commitment and best reflects who we are today. 

    We are committed to delivering the same high levels of service to our clients with a new brand that underlines our position within Enstar Group and the strength of our combined partnership.”

    As StarStone, the business approach and organisational values of the company remain unchanged. Its leadership, underwriting and service teams are in place as the group continues to focus on delivering specialty insurance products to its global client base.

    About StarStone

    StarStone Insurance Holdings Limited is an international, A- rated insurance group with six wholly owned insurance platforms, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301. StarStone underwrites business across the Property, Specialty and Casualty risk classes from operations in London, Continental Europe and the US. StarStone is a trading name of the Torus group of companies. StarStone is owned by Enstar Group Limited, the Trident V funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and Dowling Capital Partners I, L.P. For further information about StarStone, see www.starstone.com.

    About Enstar

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the StarStone group of companies. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Stone Point Capital

    Stone Point Capital LLC is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm has raised six private equity funds – the Trident Funds – with aggregate committed capital of approximately $13 billion. In addition to the capital invested by the Trident Funds, Stone Point Capital has secured approximately $7 billion of equity co-investments since 2001. Stone Point Capital targets investments in the global financial services industry, including investments in companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, banks and depository institutions, asset management firms, insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies. For further information about Stone Point Capital, see www.stonepoint.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar, StarStone and their respective management teams. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar and StarStone undertake no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

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    Jenna Kerr

    StarStone

    Communications and Branding

    [email protected] / [email protected]

    +44 (0)20 3206 8251

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 7, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.  

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $14.5 million (or $0.75 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $59.4 million (or $3.07 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $51.8 million (or $2.68 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and $81.4 million (or $4.52 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2015 amounted to $2,398.8 million (or $123.80 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,304.9 million (or $119.22 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2014. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited to Hold Investor Presentation Webcast

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it will be presenting at a meeting of investors in New York City on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 to provide a detailed update on the Company. The presentation, featuring remarks from the Company’s executive officers and the Chairman of the Board, is expected to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern time and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.

    The meeting will be webcast via the Events & Presentations section of the Company’s Investor Relations webpage at http://www.enstargroup.com/events.cfm and a replay will remain available until August 10, 2015. The presentation slides will be available shortly before the meeting on the same webpage.

    If you would like to listen to the live meeting, please use the webcast or call (866) 581-1140 (from outside the U.S. dial: +1 (281) 542-4849). Use participant code: 62935982.

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to Acquire Stake in Enstar from First Reserve

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”) has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 1.9 million voting and non-voting ordinary shares of Enstar from private equity firm First Reserve. The shares represent an economic ownership interest in Enstar of approximately 9.9%. The transaction is expected to be completed next week.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are gratified by CPPIB’s interest in Enstar and are pleased that they have pursued the acquisition of a significant stake in our company. We have known the team at CPPIB for several years and have tremendous respect for their organization. I believe that they will be a valuable partner for Enstar, and we look forward to a long and productive relationship together.”

    In connection with the transaction, CPPIB will be granted contractual shareholder rights, including a board representation right, that are substantially the same as those rights currently held by First Reserve, and First Reserve will waive or terminate its existing contractual shareholder rights, including its board representation right. Ken Moore, Managing Director of First Reserve and a member of Enstar’s board of directors, will step down from Enstar’s board upon completion of the transaction. Enstar expects to appoint a new director affiliated with CPPIB at a future time.

    About Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

    CPPIB is a professional investment management organization that invests the funds not needed by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to pay current benefits on behalf of 18 million contributors and beneficiaries. In order to build a diversified portfolio of CPP assets, CPPIB invests in public equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income instruments. Headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, New York City and São Paulo, CPPIB is governed and managed independently of the Canada Pension Plan and at arm’s length from governments. At March 31, 2015, the CPP Fund totaled $264.6 billion. For more information about CPPIB, please visit www.cppib.com.

    About Enstar

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any Enstar securities for or on behalf of any person. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Reinsurance and Administration Transaction With Voya Financial, Inc.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries entered into two 100% coinsurance agreements and related administration agreements with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (“ReliaStar”), a subsidiary of Voya Financial, Inc. (“Voya”), on May 27, 2015. In the transaction, the Enstar subsidiary has reinsured all of the run-off workers compensation carve-out and occupational accident business of ReliaStar and that of its Canadian branch.

    Enstar has assumed total gross discounted reinsurance reserves of approximately $290 million, and ReliaStar has transferred assets into two reinsurance collateral trusts securing the obligations of Enstar’s subsidiary under the coinsurance agreements. Enstar’s subsidiary has transferred approximately $67 million of additional funds to the trusts to further support these obligations, and Enstar has provided a limited parental guarantee supporting certain obligations of its subsidiary. The amount of the guarantee will increase or decrease over time under certain circumstances, but will always be subject to an overall maximum cap with respect to the reinsurance liabilities.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “This transaction adds sizeable reserves to our growing legacy property and casualty business in the U.S. We are very familiar with this business, having worked with the team at Voya for many years, and we were pleased to be able to provide them with an effective reinsurance solution.”

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results, Announces CFO Transition and Appoints New Director

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) today reported first quarter results and announced a Chief Financial Officer transition and the appointment of a new member of its Board of Directors.

    First Quarter Results

    Enstar filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $44.8 million (or $2.32 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $29.6 million (or $1.77 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2015 amounted to $2,334.2 million (or $120.64 per fully diluted share), as compared to $2,304.9 million (or $119.22 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2014. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    CFO Transition

    Enstar announced that Richard Harris informed the company of his intention to step aside from his role as Chief Financial Officer on August 15, 2015. Mark Smith will join the company as its new Chief Financial Officer on that date. Mr. Harris’ decision is for personal reasons and he will remain with the Company for an extended period to facilitate a smooth transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Smith.

    “Richard has been a key member of our executive leadership team since 2003 and we have an overwhelming amount of respect for him and his accomplishments,” said Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar. “He has been an invaluable partner to me, and his passion, integrity and stewardship of our financial strength has been integral to our success during his tenure. I am pleased that Richard will remain with Enstar to support the business and Mark as we transition.”

    Mr. Smith has been a Partner at Deloitte & Touche, Bermuda since 1988 in Deloitte’s accounting and auditing services group. He has had a distinguished public accounting career specializing in the insurance industry. Mr. Smith currently serves as the head of Deloitte’s financial advisory practice and as chairman of the Insurance Advisory Committee, a Bermuda statutory committee that provides advice on insurance regulatory matters.

    Mr. Silvester said, “I am very pleased that Mark will be joining us as Chief Financial Officer. I have worked closely with Mark over many years, and he is very familiar with our company and our leadership team. He has significant financial and public accounting expertise, a depth of industry knowledge, and proven leadership abilities.  I am confident he will be a tremendous asset and strategic partner as we continue to grow our business on a global scale.”

    Richard Harris said, “During my 12 years with Enstar it has been extremely gratifying to assist with the company’s significant growth and development. I believe that with the company in a very strong financial position, now is a good time to hand over the financial reins, which will allow me to spend more time with my family and eventually pursue other opportunities.”

    Independent Director Appointment

    Enstar also announced that it appointed Hitesh Patel to its Board of Directors on May 6, 2015. Mr. Patel, 54, served as Chief Executive Officer of Lucida, plc, a U.K. life insurance company, from 2012 to 2013, and prior to that as its Finance Director and Chief Investment Officer since 2007. He is currently a non-executive director of Aviva Life Holdings UK Ltd. Mr. Patel has over 30 years of experience working in the insurance industry, having served in the United Kingdom as KPMG LLP’s Lead Partner on Insurance Accounting and Regulatory Services from 2000 to 2007.

    About Enstar

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team, including with respect to management transition planning and the company’s financial strength, growth plans and strategic objectives. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2014 Year End Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2014.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $213.7 million (or $11.44 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $208.6 million (or $12.49 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2013.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2014 amounted to $2,304.9 million (or $119.22 per fully diluted share), which was up from $1,755.5 million (or $105.20 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2013. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar also announced today that it has amended its revolving credit facility to increase borrowing capacity from $500 million to $665 million. The amended facility adds Lloyd’s Bank plc to the existing lending syndicate of National Australia Bank Limited, Barclays Bank PLC and Royal Bank of Canada.

    In addition, Enstar appointed Rick Becker to its Board of Directors on February 25, 2015. Mr. Becker, 68, is the Chairman of Clarity Group, Inc., a U.S. national healthcare professional liability and risk management organization which he co-founded over 13 years ago. He has 35 years of experience within the insurance and healthcare industries.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar and Torus to Acquire Belgian Insurance Operations From Nationale Suisse

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced that today it has entered into a definitive agreement with Nationale Suisse to acquire its subsidiary, Nationale Suisse Assurance S.A. (“NAB”). NAB is a Belgium-based insurance company writing non-life specialty insurance and life insurance.

    As part of the transaction, Enstar subsidiary Torus Insurance Holdings Limited will acquire NAB’s two underwriting agencies, Vander Haeghen & C° and Arena. Vander Haeghen & C° specializes in luxury car and other specialist insurance products and Arena is a leading sports club insurance agency. In addition, Torus’ A.M. Best A- rated European insurance platform will acquire the right to renew certain business currently underwritten by NAB, including the business placed by Vander Haeghen & C° and Arena, as well as other select lines. In connection with the transfer of certain of NAB’s renewal business to Torus, NAB will be placed into an orderly run-off.

    The total consideration for the transaction will be €33.7 million (approximately $38.5 million), which Enstar expects to finance from cash on hand. The seller, Nationale Suisse, has been part of the Helvetia Group since October 2014. The transaction is part of its planned withdrawal from the Belgian market. 

    Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2015.  

    About Enstar

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com

    About Torus

    Torus Insurance Holdings Limited is an international, A- rated insurance group with six wholly owned insurance platforms, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301. Torus underwrites business across the Property, Specialty and Casualty risk classes from operations in London, Continental Europe and the US. Torus is owned by Enstar, together with the Trident V funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and Dowling Capital Partners I, L.P. For further information about Torus, see www.torus.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar, Torus and their respective management teams. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar and Torus may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar and Torus undertake no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Completes Acquisition of Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced that today one of its wholly owned subsidiaries completed the previously announced acquisition of Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“Companion”) from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina. Companion is a South Carolina-based insurance group writing property, casualty, specialty and workers compensation business, and has also provided fronting and third party administrative services. Companion’s statutory financial statements as of September 30, 2014 reported its total assets as $1,119.6 million and total liabilities of $877.2 million.

    The total consideration for the transaction was $218 million, which was financed 50% through borrowings under a bank loan facility provided by National Australia Bank Limited and Barclays Bank PLC and 50% from cash on hand. 

    Enstar will operate the business largely as part of its property and casualty legacy business, while working to ensure that Companion’s policyholders continue to receive excellent service.  Certain business of Companion will be renewed into Enstar’s subsidiary, Torus National Insurance Company.

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 65 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Completion of Loss Portfolio Transfer Reinsurance Transaction with Reciprocal of America

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Providence Washington Insurance Company, has completed a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance transaction with Reciprocal of America (in Receivership) (“Reciprocal”) and its Deputy Receiver relating to a portfolio of workers’ compensation business that has been in run-off since 2003.

    The loss portfolio transfer reinsurance transaction was completed after receipt of the approval of the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission and the State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation .

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am pleased that the Reciprocal transaction has completed. The liabilities assumed are within our core competency of workers compensation run-off. The transaction itself was innovative in that it was undertaken with a company in receivership and whose previous insolvency had triggered obligations of a number of Guaranty Associations. As a result of the transaction, Reciprocal should be able to proceed to a more timely resolution of its estate than would have otherwise been the case. We enjoyed working closely with the Deputy Receiver and her Counsel at Cantilo & Bennett, L.L.P. to achieve this excellent outcome for Reciprocal and its policyholders.”

    Providence Washington Insurance Company has taken on liabilities of approximately $163.8 million (subject to certain post-closing adjustments).

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 60 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645






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    The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.

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    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.



    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $26.4 million (or $1.37 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and $107.8 million (or $5.84 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $40.0 million (or $2.39 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and $71.1 million (or $4.26 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.



    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2014 amounted to $2,214.3 million (or $114.64 per fully diluted share), as compared to $1,755.5 million (or $105.20 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2013. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.



    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing run-off acquisitions, having acquired over 60 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.



    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645






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    Enstar Group Limited to Acquire Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“Companion”) from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina. Companion is a South Carolina-based insurance group writing property, casualty, specialty and workers compensation business, and has also provided fronting and third party administrative services.

    The total consideration for the transaction will be $218 million. Enstar expects to finance the purchase price through a combination of cash on hand and debt financing. Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2014.

    “We are pleased to announce our agreement to acquire Companion, which continues the successful expansion of our property and casualty business in the U.S.” said Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar.  

    Enstar expects to operate the business largely as part of its property and casualty legacy business, while working with Companion to ensure that its policyholders continue to receive excellent service.  Enstar and its Torus subsidiaries are assessing opportunities for policy renewals of certain Companion business into Torus. 

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, having acquired over 60 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $51.8 million (or $2.68 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and $81.4 million (or $4.52 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $19.2 million (or $1.15 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and $31.2 million (or $1.87 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2014 amounted to $2,199.8 million (or $113.94 per fully diluted share), as compared to $1,755.5 million (or $105.20 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2013. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar Group Limited and its operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Enstar is a market leader in completing run-off acquisitions, having acquired over 60 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. Enstar’s active underwriting businesses include the Atrium group of companies, which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and the Torus group of companies, an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global underwriting platforms, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited to Hold Investor Presentation Webcast

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it will be presenting at a meeting of investors in New York City on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 to provide a detailed update on the Company. The presentation, featuring remarks from the Company’s four executive officers and the Chairman of the Board, will begin at 12:45 p.m. Eastern time and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. 

    The meeting will be webcast over the Events & Presentations section of the Company’s Investor Relations webpage at http://www.enstargroup.com/events.cfm and a replay will remain available until August 11, 2014. The presentation slides will be available shortly before the meeting on the same webpage.

    If you would like to listen to the live meeting, please use the webcast or call (800) 322-2803 (from outside the U.S. dial: +1 (617) 614-4925). Use participant code: 19545241. 

    Enstar is a Bermuda company with a core focus of acquiring and managing insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and providing management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently expanded into the active underwriting business with its 2013 acquisitions of Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. and Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. and its April 2014 acquisition of Torus Insurance Holdings Limited. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

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    Enstar, Stone Point and Torus Announce Senior Management Appointments

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 15, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR), Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”) and Torus Insurance Holdings Limited (“Torus”) today announced several senior management appointments.

    The collective announcement follows the recent acquisition of Torus by Enstar and Stone Point, which was completed on April 1, 2014.

    Torus Executive Team Appointments

    Nick Packer, Enstar’s Joint Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Torus Group Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Mr. Packer succeeds Dermot O’Donohoe, who is stepping down as Torus Group Chief Executive Officer, having helped to steer the company through the transition period following the July 2013 announcement of the acquisition of Torus by Enstar and Stone Point.

    In addition, Torus announced the following appointments:

  • John Shettle, the current Interim Chief Executive Officer of Torus’ US operations, which includes Torus National Insurance Company, a US admitted markets insurer, and Torus Specialty Insurance Company, a US excess and surplus lines insurer, has been appointed Vice Chairman of Torus Group. Mr. Shettle has more than thirty years of experience in the global insurance industry, including senior positions at Victor O. Schinnerer Company and Securitas Capital, LLC.
     
  • Demian Smith has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Torus’ International business segment, which includes Torus’ Lloyd’s, London market and Continental European operations. Mr. Smith has been with Torus since 2010, having joined the company as Global Head of Torus’ Marine business. In addition to this role, he also serves as Chairman of Torus’ Group Underwriting Committee.
     
  • David Message has been appointed Chief Underwriting Officer of Torus’ International business segment. Mr. Message has been with Torus since 2009, is Global Head of Torus’ Property and Energy business and Chief Underwriting Officer of Torus Insurance (UK) Limited.
     
  • Patrick Tiernan has been appointed Torus Group Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Tiernan has 16 years of experience in the insurance industry, spending the last 10 years at Zurich Insurance Group where he most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Zurich’s Centrally Managed Businesses.
     
  • Gareth Nokes has been appointed Torus Group Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Nokes succeeds Chief Financial Officer, Tim Harris. Mr. Nokes has served as Senior Vice President of Group Finance at Enstar since 2012, and previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Enstar’s European business since 2006.
  • Commenting on today’s announcement, Mr. Packer said, “At its core, Torus is an attractive, exciting and well-positioned underwriting business, and there is a lot of talent and energy within the company. I look forward to leading the new executive team at Torus. We are confident that the underlying strength of the business and the initiatives we have in place will enable Torus to achieve long-term financial strength and success.

    “I’d like to thank Dermot for his service and leadership at Torus, particularly his ability to navigate the company through the acquisition and transition process. We wish him the best in all of his future endeavours.”

    Mr. O’Donohoe said, “At Torus I’ve been privileged to work with a group of very talented people. I’m proud of our success in growing the Torus franchise. This would not have been possible without the dedication of Torus employees, and I wish everyone success. As part of Enstar, and in partnership with Stone Point, Torus is on a strong path forward.”

    New Enstar Appointment

    Following Mr. Packer’s appointment to Torus Group Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Enstar is pleased to announce that David Atkins will take on additional responsibilities at Enstar as Global Head of Claims. Mr. Atkins has served as Chief Operating Officer of Enstar (EU) Limited since 2010. He has been with Enstar since 2003, serving in various senior leadership roles in Enstar’s European operations. 

    Commenting on this appointment, Mr. Packer said, “David has worked very closely with me over the past decade, and I am confident he will excel in his expanded role.”

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a Bermuda company with a core focus of acquiring and managing insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and providing management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently expanded into the active underwriting business with its 2013 acquisitions of Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. and Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. and its April 2014 acquisition of Torus Insurance Holdings Limited. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The firm has raised six private equity funds — the Trident Funds — with aggregate committed capital of approximately $13 billion. Stone Point targets investments in the global financial services industry, including investments in insurance and reinsurance companies, banks and depository institutions, companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, asset management firms, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies. For further information about Stone Point, see www.stonepoint.com.

    About Torus

    Torus is an international, A- rated insurance group with six wholly owned insurance platforms, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301. The Group underwrites business across the Property, Specialty and Casualty risk classes from operations in London, Continental Europe and the US. For further information about Torus, see www.torus.com

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013; these risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

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    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $29.6 million (or $1.77 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $12.0 million (or $0.72 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2014 amounted to $1,786.6 million (or $106.94 per fully diluted share), as compared to $1,755.5 million (or $105.20 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2013. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar is a Bermuda company with a core focus of acquiring and managing insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and providing management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently expanded into the active underwriting business with its 2013 acquisitions of Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. and Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. and its April 2014 acquisition of Torus Insurance Holdings Limited. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited and Stone Point Capital Announce Completion of Torus Insurance Holdings Limited Acquisition

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 1, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) and Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”) announced today that they had completed the previously announced acquisition of Torus Insurance Holdings Limited (“Torus”). Torus is an A- rated global specialty insurer with six wholly owned insurance vehicles, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301.

    The purchasing entity is indirectly owned 60% by an Enstar subsidiary and 40% by Trident V, L.P. and its affiliated co-investment funds (the “Trident V funds”), which are managed by Stone Point. Enstar contributed approximately $45.2 million in cash and 1,898,326 of its ordinary voting shares and 714,015 newly created non-voting preferred shares towards the purchase price and related transaction expenses, with the Trident V funds contributing approximately $260.8 million in cash through their equity co-investment. 

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am very pleased to welcome the Torus team to Enstar as we announce the closing of this transaction. We are working closely with Torus and Stone Point to ensure a seamless transition for Torus’ client and broker partners worldwide. With our active underwriting operations complementing our core legacy business, we also look forward to many new opportunities in Enstar’s future.”

    “Stone Point has had a long and successful partnership with Enstar and its senior management team,” said Charles A. Davis, Stone Point’s Chief Executive Officer. “Following on the recent acquisitions by Enstar and the Trident V funds of Atrium Underwriting Group and Arden Reinsurance Company, we again are excited to partner with Enstar in an active underwriting business.”

    Private equity firms First Reserve and Corsair Capital, which were Torus’ largest shareholders, received both Enstar shares and cash consideration in the transaction, with the remaining Torus shareholders receiving all cash. As a result of the closing, affiliates of First Reserve now own an approximately 11.5% economic interest in Enstar and hold 9.5% of Enstar’s outstanding voting shares. In connection with the closing and pursuant to First Reserve’s contractual rights, Kenneth W. Moore became a member of Enstar’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Moore is a Managing Director of First Reserve.

    The Torus acquisition is the third and largest acquisition by Enstar and the Trident V funds in the active underwriting business.   

    About Enstar

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently expanded into the active underwriting business with its 2013 acquisitions of Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. and Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. and its April 2014 acquisition of Torus. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The firm has raised and managed five private equity funds — the Trident Funds — with aggregate committed capital of more than $9 billion. In addition to the capital invested by the Trident Funds, Stone Point has secured approximately $6 billion of equity co-investments since 2001. Stone Point targets investments in the global financial services industry, including investments in insurance and reinsurance companies, banks and depository institutions, companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, asset management firms, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies. For further information about Stone Point, see www.stonepoint.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013; these risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone:(441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports 2013 Year End Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 3, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2013.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $208.6 million (or $12.49 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to $168.0 million (or $10.10 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2012.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2013 amounted to $1,755.5 million (or $105.20 per fully diluted share), which was up from $1,553.8 million (or $93.30 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2012. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited and Stone Point Capital Announce Completion of Atrium Underwriting Group Acquisition

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 25, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) and Stone Point Capital announced today that they had completed the previously announced acquisition of Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. from Arden Holdings Ltd.

    Atrium is an underwriting business at Lloyd’s of London that manages Syndicate 609 and provides approximately one quarter of the syndicate’s capital. Atrium specializes in accident and health, aviation, marine property, non-marine property, professional liability, property and casualty binding authorities, reinsurance, upstream energy, war and terrorism insurance, cargo and fine art.

    The purchaser of Atrium, Alopuc Limited, is indirectly owned 60% by an Enstar subsidiary and 40% by Trident V, L.P. and its affiliated co-investment funds, which are managed by Stone Point. The purchase price for Atrium was $158.0 million, which was reduced from $183.0 million following the payment of a $25.0 million pre-completion dividend. The purchase price was paid by Enstar and the Trident V funds in accordance with their ownership interests. Enstar’s portion of the purchase price was financed by a drawing under its revolving credit facility.

    Enstar previously announced that it and the Trident V funds had completed the acquisition of Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. on September 9, 2013, taking 60% and 40% interests, respectively. Arden Reinsurance is a Bermuda-based reinsurance company that provides reinsurance to the Atrium group of companies and is currently in the process of running off certain other discontinued businesses. 

    About Enstar

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently announced its expansion into live underwriting with its acquisitions of Atrium and Arden Reinsurance and its July 2013 definitive agreement to acquire Torus Insurance Holdings Limited, a transaction that is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The firm has raised and managed five private equity funds — the Trident Funds — with aggregate committed capital of more than $9 billion. In addition to the capital invested by the Trident Funds, Stone Point has secured approximately $6 billion of equity co-investments since 2001. Stone Point targets investments in the global financial services industry, including investments in insurance and reinsurance companies, banks and depository institutions, companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, asset management firms, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies. For further information about Stone Point, see www.stonepoint.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013; these risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results and Announces Appointment of James Carey as Director

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.  

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $40.0 million (or $2.39 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and $71.1 million (or $4.26 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $47.7 million (or $2.86 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $98.1 million (or $5.88 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2013 amounted to $1,617.9 million (or $96.95 per fully diluted share), as compared to $1,553.8 million (or $93.30 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2012. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar also announced that on November 6, 2013, it appointed James D. Carey to its Board of Directors.  Mr. Carey, 47, is a senior principal at Stone Point Capital LLC, a financial services-focused private equity firm that manages Trident V, L.P. and its affiliated funds, which collectively own approximately 9.7% of Enstar’s voting ordinary shares. He previously served as a director of Enstar from its formation in 2001 until 2007.

    “We are very excited to welcome Jim back to our Board,” said Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer. “We have worked with him successfully for many years. He knows our business and has significant experience in the insurance industry, which will be tremendously valuable to us as we continue to grow and evolve.”

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently announced its expansion into ‘live’ insurance business, having acquired Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. and having entered into definitive agreements to acquire ongoing underwriters Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. and Torus Insurance Holdings Limited.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013; these risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard
    J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Completion of Arden Reinsurance Acquisition

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that it, together with affiliates of Stone Point Capital LLC, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. from Arden Holdings Ltd. Arden Reinsurance is a Bermuda-based reinsurance company that provides reinsurance to the Atrium Underwriting group of companies and is currently in the process of running off certain other discontinued businesses.  

    The purchaser of Arden Reinsurance, Northshore Holdings Limited, is 60% owned by an Enstar subsidiary and 40% owned by funds affiliated with Stone Point. The purchase price for Arden Reinsurance was $79.6 million and was paid by Enstar and Stone Point in accordance with their ownership interests.  Enstar’s portion of the purchase price of $47.8 million was financed by a drawing under its revolving credit facility.

    As previously announced, Enstar signed definitive agreements with Arden Holdings Ltd. to acquire Arden Reinsurance and Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. on June 5, 2013. Atrium is an underwriting business at Lloyd’s of London, which manages Syndicate 609 and provides approximately one quarter of the Syndicate’s capital. The Atrium acquisition remains conditioned on the receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013. Enstar and Stone Point will also partner in the Atrium transaction, taking 60% and 40% interests, respectively.  

    About Enstar

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.  Enstar recently announced its expansion into live underwriting with its June 2013 definitive agreement to acquire Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. and its July 2013 definitive agreement to acquire Torus Insurance Holdings Limited.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT.  The firm has raised and managed five private equity funds —the Trident Funds —with aggregate committed capital of more than $9 billion.  In addition to the capital invested by the Trident Funds, Stone Point has secured approximately $6 billion of equity co-investments since 2001.  Stone Point targets investments in the global financial services industry, including investments in insurance and reinsurance companies, banks and depository institutions, companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, asset management firms, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies.  

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team.  Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013; these risk factors are incorporated herein by reference.  Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Source: Enstar Group Limited

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    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $19.2 million (or $1.15 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and $31.2 million (or $1.87 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $40.7 million (or $2.44 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and $50.4 million (or $3.02 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2013 amounted to $1,568.9 million (or $94.02 per fully diluted share), as compared to $1,553.8 million (or $93.30 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2012. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Earlier today Enstar also filed an amendment to its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2013 in order to amend and restate its condensed consolidated balance sheet and related financial information. The amended filing corrects a misstatement in the classification of certain short-term and fixed maturity investments. The misstatement had no impact on the total investments or total assets reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as at March 31, 2013. The misstatement also did not impact Enstar’s revenue, net earnings, comprehensive income, or shareholders’ equity. The amended Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which is available on Enstar’s website, contains a more detailed description of the restatement.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently announced its expansion into live underwriting with its definitive agreements to acquire Atrium Underwriting Group and Torus Insurance Holdings Limited, acquisitions which are expected to close by the end of the year.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013; these risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited to Acquire Torus Insurance Holdings Limited

    Affiliates of Stone Point Capital to Partner in Torus, Atrium and Arden Acquisitions

    Enstar Announces Amended Revolving Credit Facility

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire global specialty insurer Torus Insurance Holdings Limited (“Torus”). Torus is the holding company of six wholly owned insurance vehicles, including one Lloyd’s syndicate. The total consideration for the transaction is $692 million.

    Enstar will issue approximately 1,901,000 ordinary voting shares and approximately 711,000 newly created non-voting preferred shares having an aggregate value of approximately $346 million to partially fund the purchase price. Enstar will also contribute approximately $69 million in cash towards the purchase price, with affiliates of Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”) funding the remaining approximately $277 million through an equity co-investment. Following the closing of the transaction, Enstar will own 60% of Torus and Stone Point will own 40%.

    Private equity firms First Reserve and Corsair Capital, Torus’ largest shareholders, will receive both Enstar shares and cash consideration in the transaction, with the remaining Torus shareholders receiving all cash. Following the closing of the transaction, affiliates of First Reserve, who will receive a mix of voting shares and all of the non-voting preferred shares being issued by Enstar in the transaction, will own an approximately 11.5% economic interest in Enstar, and Enstar will nominate one designee of First Reserve to Enstar’s Board of Directors. Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.

    Enstar also announced today that affiliates of Stone Point have committed to provide up to $106 million of equity capital towards Enstar’s previously announced acquisitions of Atrium Underwriting Group and Arden Reinsurance Company. Assuming both of those transactions are consummated, Enstar would own 60% of those companies and Stone Point would own 40%.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Following the recent announcement of our agreement to acquire Atrium, we are pleased to continue our expansion into ‘live’ underwriting through the acquisition of Torus. Torus provides us with an opportunity to acquire a large, international A- rated group of companies that both diversifies Enstar into the active market and enhances the opportunities available to our core legacy business. In addition, we are excited to be partnering with Stone Point. We have worked with them successfully in the past and we believe their expertise in the insurance industry will add tremendous value to these acquisitions.”

    Dermot O’Donohoe, who Torus announced earlier today was named its Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are very pleased with this transaction and the opportunity to join Enstar during this exciting time, as it expands into the live insurance market. We have a high regard for both Enstar and Stone Point and are confident in our collective abilities to achieve great results as a result of this deal.”

    Charles A. Davis, Stone Point’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Stone Point is delighted to be partnering with Enstar on the Torus and Atrium transactions. Our successful relationship with Dominic Silvester and the Enstar team dates back to 2000. We have been one of the largest shareholders of Enstar for many years and have worked with Enstar’s senior management on a number of acquisitions. We look forward to joining with Enstar in these investments and working with the Torus and Atrium management teams.”

    In addition, Enstar announced today that it has entered into an amended and restated revolving credit facility with National Australia Bank, Barclays Bank, and Royal Bank of Canada. The restated five-year revolving credit facility is effective until July 2018 and permits Enstar to borrow up to an aggregate of $375.0 million. The interest rate is LIBOR plus 2.75% for amounts drawn, with a 1.1% commitment fee on undrawn funds. Enstar’s previously existing $250.0 million facility was set to terminate in June 2014.

    As previously announced, Enstar will be presenting at a meeting of investors in New York City on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time to provide a detailed update on the company and information regarding the transactions announced today. The meeting will last approximately 90 minutes and will feature remarks from Enstar’s four executive officers and the Chairman of the Board. The meeting will be webcast over the Events & Presentations section of Enstar’s Investor Relations webpage at http://www.enstargroup.com/events.cfm and a replay will remain available until September 9, 2013. The presentation slides will be available shortly before the meeting on the same webpage. If you would like to listen to the live meeting, please use the webcast or call (855) 219-9569 (from outside the U.S. dial: +1 (267) 753-2130). Use participant code: 16242570. 

    About Enstar

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Enstar recently announced its expansion into live underwriting with its June 2013 definitive agreement to acquire Atrium Underwriting Group, an acquisition expected to close by the end of the year.

    About Torus

    Torus is a global specialty insurer and the holding company of six wholly owned insurance vehicles, including one Lloyd’s syndicate, Syndicate 1301. The company offers a diversified range of property, casualty and specialty insurance, as well as reinsurance products, to a global client base.

    About Stone Point

    Stone Point is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The firm has raised and managed five private equity funds — the Trident Funds — with aggregate committed capital of more than $9 billion. In addition to the capital invested by the Trident Funds, Stone Point has secured approximately $6 billion of equity co-investments since 2001. Stone Point targets investments in the global financial services industry, including investments in insurance and reinsurance companies, banks and depository institutions, companies that provide outsourced services to financial institutions, asset management firms, insurance distribution and other insurance-related businesses, specialty lending and other credit opportunities, mortgage services companies and employee benefits and healthcare companies. For further information about Stone Point, see www.stonepoint.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding intent, belief or current expectations are included in these forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transactions on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions.  Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited to Hold Investor Presentation Webcast

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it will be presenting at a meeting of investors in New York City on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time to provide a detailed update on the Company. The meeting will last approximately 90 minutes and will feature remarks from the Company’s four executive officers and the Chairman of the Board.

    The meeting will be webcast over the Events & Presentations section of the Company’s Investor Relations webpage at http://www.enstargroup.com/events.cfm and a replay will remain available until September 9, 2013. The presentation slides will be available shortly before the meeting on the same webpage.

    If you would like to listen to the live meeting, please use the webcast or call (855) 219-9569 (from outside the U.S. dial: +1 (267) 753-2130). Use participant code: 16242570.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited to Acquire Atrium Underwriting Group and Arden Reinsurance

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements with Arden Holdings Limited under which Enstar will acquire Atrium Underwriting Group Limited and Arden Reinsurance Company Limited. Atrium is an underwriting business at Lloyd’s of London, which manages Syndicate 609 and provides approximately one quarter of the syndicate’s capital. Atrium specializes in accident and health, aviation, marine property, non-marine property, professional liability, property and casualty binding authorities, reinsurance, upstream energy, war and terrorism insurance, cargo and fine art. Arden Reinsurance is a Bermuda-based reinsurance company that provides reinsurance to Atrium and is currently in the process of running off certain other discontinued businesses. 

    The purchase price for Atrium will be approximately $183.0 million and the purchase price for Arden Reinsurance will be approximately $79.6 million. Completion of each transaction is conditioned on, among other things, governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. The two transactions are governed by separate purchase agreements and the acquisition of each company is not conditioned on the acquisition of the other. Both transactions are expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2013.

    Dominic Silvester, Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “The acquisition of Atrium’s ‘live’ underwriting platform will represent a further evolution of Enstar’s business. Our core focus remains on acquiring insurance and reinsurance companies that are in run-off, however we believe Atrium will provide us with a high quality operation at Lloyd’s that includes a skilled underwriting and management team that will help create new opportunities for us to grow and prosper.”

    Steve Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Atrium, said, “We are delighted to be able to play a key role in Enstar’s strategic expansion into the ‘live’ underwriting environment. Atrium intends to continue its existing strategy and plans under Enstar’s ownership whilst evaluating opportunities that may arise from Enstar’s future acquisitions. Atrium believes it has found a culturally compatible and financially secure strategic owner.”

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. 

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transactions on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. Additional important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2013.  

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $12.0 million (or $ 0.72 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $9.7 million (or $ 0.58 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2013 amounted to $1,563.9 million (or $93.89 per fully diluted share), which was up from $1,553.8 million (or $93.30 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2012. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. 

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited Completes Acquisition of U.S. and Canadian Closed-Life Insurance Operations From HSBC Finance

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced today that one of Enstar’s wholly-owned subsidiaries completed the previously announced acquisition from Household Insurance Group Holding Company of HSBC Insurance Company of Delaware and Household Life Insurance Company of Delaware, as well as its three subsidiary insurers, on March 31, 2013. Household Insurance Group Holding Company is a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc.

    The HSBC companies acquired added approximately $1.4 billion in total cash and investments to Enstar’s balance sheet. 

    As previously disclosed, the base purchase price of $181 million was rolled forward under the terms of the stock purchase agreement based upon changes to the capital and surplus of the acquired entities arising from the operation of the business prior to closing. The amount paid at closing was approximately $155.7 million and was financed in part by a drawing under Enstar’s revolving credit facility.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. 

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team.  Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and are incorporated herein by reference.  Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris

    (441) 292-3645

    Enstar Group Limited to Acquire U.S. and Canadian Closed-Life Insurance Operations From HSBC Finance

    Enstar Group Limited to Acquire U.S. and Canadian Closed-Life Insurance Operations From HSBC Finance

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Enstar will acquire all of the shares of Household Life Insurance Company of Delaware and HSBC Insurance Company of Delaware from Household Insurance Group Holding Company, an affiliate of HSBC Holdings plc.

    The companies to be acquired have written various U.S. and Canadian life insurance, including credit insurance, term life insurance, assumed reinsurance, corporate owned life insurance, and annuities.

    Enstar expects to finance the purchase price through a combination of cash on hand and a drawing under its revolving credit facility. The base purchase price of $181 million will roll forward under the terms of the stock purchase agreement based upon changes to the capital and surplus of the acquired entities arising from the operation of the business prior to closing. Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2013.

    “Whilst our core focus remains non-life property and casualty run-off, we are excited to further expand our portfolio of run-offs with this acquisition of closed-life insurance business from HSBC,” said Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar. “We recognize the confidence they are putting in Enstar by entrusting the insurance policies of their own customers to us. We have been studying closed-life insurance for a number of years – including through our small acquisition of Laguna Life Limited in 2011 – and we have expanded our knowledge and understanding of this business, which we see as an enhancement to our global run-off strategy.”

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. In particular, Enstar may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other closing conditions. The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Other important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and are incorporated herein by reference. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris
    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Source: Globe Newswire (September 6, 2012 – 9:10 AM EDT)

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    Enstar Group Limited to Acquire Seabright Holdings, Inc.

    Enstar Group Limited to Acquire Seabright Holdings, Inc.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda and SEATTLE, Aug. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) and SeaBright Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBX) today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Enstar will acquire SeaBright for $11.11 per share in cash. The purchase price represents a 34.3% premium over SeaBright’s closing stock price today of $8.27.

    Under the terms of the merger agreement, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Enstar will merge with and into SeaBright, with SeaBright surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enstar. Enstar expects to finance the aggregate purchase price of approximately $252 million through a combination of cash on hand and a bank loan facility to be finalized before closing.

    Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, the approval of SeaBright’s stockholders, regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. SeaBright intends to solicit the approval of its stockholders at a special meeting of stockholders to be held later this year. The transaction, which is not conditioned on Enstar’s ability to obtain financing, is currently expected to close in the first quarter of 2013.

    “The acquisition of SeaBright is an exciting opportunity for Enstar,” said Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar. “We continue to focus on expanding in the U.S., and we believe SeaBright will be a significant addition to our portfolio. We look forward to working with SeaBright to ensure that its policyholders continue to receive excellent service.” Enstar is discussing opportunities with third-party insurance companies for the assumption of SeaBright’s policy renewals.

    John G. Pasqualetto, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of SeaBright, said, “This transaction will, upon closing, provide our stockholders with immediate liquidity at a price representing a significant premium to market. The transaction, which the Board of Directors has unanimously concluded is in the best interest of our stockholders, is the culmination of a lengthy and extensive process in which the Board carefully considered a broad range of strategic alternatives.”

    Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. is acting as financial advisor to SeaBright and has delivered a fairness opinion in connection with the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as legal advisor and Mayer Brown LLP is acting as special regulatory counsel to SeaBright. Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is acting as legal advisor to Enstar.

    About Enstar

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    About SeaBright

    SeaBright is a holding company whose wholly-owned subsidiary, SeaBright Insurance Company, operates as a specialty underwriter of multi-jurisdictional workers’ compensation insurance. SeaBright Insurance Company distributes its maritime, alternative dispute resolution and state act products through selected independent insurance brokers, licensed program managers and its wholesale broker affiliate, PointSure Insurance Services, Inc. PointSure is licensed in 50 states and also offers insurance products from non-affiliated insurers. Paladin Managed Care Services, Inc., another SeaBright company, provides integrated managed medical care services to help employers control costs associated with on-the-job injuries.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Enstar and SeaBright. The proposed transaction will be submitted to the stockholders of SeaBright for their consideration. In connection with the proposed transaction, SeaBright will prepare and file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). SeaBright and Enstar plan to file with the SEC other documents regarding the proposed transaction. STOCKHOLDERS OF SEABRIGHT ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The final proxy statement will be mailed to SeaBright stockholders. You may obtain copies of all documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction, free of charge, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, stockholders may obtain free copies of the documents by going to SeaBright’s Investors website page at www.sbxhi.com/investors.html or by sending a written request to SeaBright Holdings, Inc., Attn: Linda Magee, Investor Relations, 1501 4th Avenue, Suite 2600, Seattle, Washington 98101, or by calling, Investor Relations at (206) 269-8500. The contents of the websites referenced above are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement.

    Interests of Participants

    SeaBright and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of SeaBright in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding SeaBright’s directors and executive officers is set forth in SeaBright’s proxy statement for its 2012 annual meeting of stockholders and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which were filed with the SEC on April 12, 2012 and March 5, 2012, respectively. Additional information regarding persons who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction and any direct or indirect interests of the SeaBright executive officers and directors in the merger will be contained in the proxy statement that SeaBright intends to file with the SEC.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar, SeaBright and their respective management teams. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

    In particular, Enstar and SeaBright may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms summarized above or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including but not limited to failure: (i) to obtain approval of SeaBright’s stockholders, (ii) to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals, or (iii) to satisfy other closing conditions. Furthermore, Enstar may not be able to secure a partner to assume SeaBright’s policy renewals on favorable terms.

    The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Other important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and are incorporated herein by reference. Other important risk factors regarding SeaBright may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in SeaBright’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and SeaBright’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2012, and are incorporated herein by reference. Enstar and SeaBright undertake no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Enstar Contact: Richard J. Harris
    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    SeaBright Contact: Neal Fuller
    Telephone: (206) 269-8500

    Source: Globe Newswire (August 27, 2012 – 8:34 PM EDT)

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    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Second Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $40.7 million (or $2.44 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and $50.4 million (or $3.02 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $9.4 million (or $0.66 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $12.9 million (or $0.94 per fully diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2012 amounted to $1.44 billion (excluding noncontrolling interest of $249.3 million) (or $86.04 per fully diluted share), which was up from $1.39 billion (excluding noncontrolling interest of $297.3 million) (or $82.97 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2011. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements of publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris
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    Source: Globe Newswire (August 2, 2012 – 6:41 AM EDT)

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    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

    Enstar Group Limited Reports First Quarter Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $9.7 million (or $0.58 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $3.5 million (or $0.26 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2012 amounted to $1.40 billion (excluding noncontrolling interest of $264.9 million) (or $83.84 per fully diluted share), up from $1.39 billion (excluding noncontrolling interest of $297.3 million) (or $82.97 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2011. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Harris
    Telephone: (441) 292-3645

    Source: Globe Newswire (May 4, 2012 – 4:27 PM EDT)

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    Stone Point Capital to Acquire Stake in Enstar Group From J.C. Flowers & Co.

    Stone Point Capital to Acquire Stake in Enstar Group From J.C. Flowers & Co.

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    NEW YORK, NY — (Marketwire) — 05/01/12 — Stone Point Capital LLC and J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC announced today that Trident V, a private equity fund managed by Stone Point Capital, has entered into an agreement to acquire 1.2 million shares of Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) from J. Christopher Flowers and private investment funds advised by J.C. Flowers & Co. These shares represent an economic ownership interest of approximately 7.2% in Enstar. The transaction will be completed in two tranches, with the first tranche of 678,750 shares scheduled to close on May 14, 2012 and the second tranche of 521,250 shares set to close promptly following the purchaser’s receipt of certain regulatory approvals.

    Enstar is a leading global organization that acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and provides management, consulting and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.

    J. Christopher Flowers, Chairman of J.C. Flowers & Co., said, “I have been a significant investor in Enstar since 1998 and have witnessed first-hand the tremendous growth of the company and its capabilities over the years. Following this sale, both funds advised by J.C. Flowers & Co. and I will remain Enstar shareholders, and the funds will continue as investors in certain joint venture investments managed by Enstar. I look forward to continued cooperation with the company in the future.”

    Chuck Davis, CEO of Stone Point Capital, said, “We have had a close relationship with Enstar for many years, having been a significant investor in the company from 2001 through 2010. We believe Enstar is the premier specialist in the insurance run-off space and we are delighted to be investing with the Enstar team again.”

    This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any Enstar securities for or on behalf of any person. This press release may include forward-looking statements, including with respect to Stone Point Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co., Enstar, and the insurance and reinsurance industry. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the parties’ control. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements.

    About Stone Point Capital LLC
    Stone Point Capital LLC is a global private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, that has a 25-year record of making successful investments in the financial services industry. Stone Point Capital serves as the manager of the Trident Funds, which have raised more than $9 billion in committed capital to make investments in lending, banking, insurance, asset management and other financial services companies. For further information about Stone Point Capital, see www.stonepoint.com.

    About J.C. Flowers
    J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC is a global investment adviser and private fund manager focused solely on the financial services industry. Founded in 1998 by J. Christopher Flowers, the firm’s funds have invested over $11 billion of capital across 13 countries worldwide. J.C. Flowers is based in New York and has offices in London.

    For further information, please contact:
    Stone Point Capital LLC
    Charles A. Davis
    CEO
    Telephone: (203) 862-2900

    J.C. Flowers & Co.
    Jordan Robinson
    Managing Director, Investor Relations
    Telephone: (212) 404-6844

    Source: Marketwire (May 1, 2012 – 4:47 PM EDT)

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    Enstar Group Limited Reports Year-End Results

    Enstar Group Limited Reports Year-End Results

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2011.

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $153.7 million (or $10.81 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $174.1 million (or $12.66 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2010.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2011 amounted to $1.39 billion (excluding noncontrolling interest of $297.3 million) (or $82.97 per fully diluted share), up from $948.4 million (excluding noncontrolling interest of $267.4 million) (or $71.68 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2010. Shareholders’ equity increased at December 31, 2011 due primarily to net earnings and the investment in Enstar by certain affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co. that occurred on April 20, 2011 and December 22, 2011. The Form 10-K, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. 

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements of publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

     


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    Source: Globe Newswire (February 24, 2012 – 5:16 PM EST)

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    Enstar Group Limited Announces Appointment of Robert V. Deutsch to the Board of Directors of Enstar Holdings (US) Inc.

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Appointment of Robert V. Deutsch to the Board of Directors of Enstar Holdings (US) Inc.

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) announced that Robert V. Deutsch has joined the board of directors of Enstar’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Enstar Holdings (US) Inc., the ultimate parent company of Enstar’s U.S. operations.

    Mr. Deutsch, 52, is a partner at GCP Capital Partners LLC, where he focuses on insurance-related investments. Mr. Deutsch was the founding Chief Executive Officer of a Bermuda-based specialty insurer, Ironshore Inc., and prior to that he served for five years as Chief Financial Officer of CNA Financial Corporation. Between 1987 and 1999 he was CFO and Chief Actuary, as well as President of the two operating companies, at Executive Risk Inc., a specialist insurer focusing on professional and management liability business. Last month, Mr. Deutsch was appointed to the board of Beazley Furlonge Ltd., the Lloyd’s managing agency that forms part of Beazley plc, as a non-executive director.

    Enstar Group Limited’s Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Silvester, said: “Bob brings significant insurance experience and insight to Enstar’s recently-expanded operations in the United States which we believe will be of enormous value in the future.”

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry.

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

     


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    Source: Globe Newswire (December 22, 2011 – 4:30 PM EST)

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    Enstar Group Limited Announces Closing of Second and Third Tranches of Investment by GS Capital Partners

    Enstar Group Limited Announces Closing of Second and Third Tranches of Investment by GS Capital Partners

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq:ESGR) today announced the simultaneous closing of the second and third tranches of an investment in Enstar by certain affiliated funds of GS Capital Partners (“GSCP”), private equity funds managed by Goldman Sachs & Co. Enstar issued 134,184 voting ordinary shares and 1,975,768 non-voting ordinary shares to GSCP for a total purchase price of approximately $181.5 million, or $86.00 per share. 

    At an initial closing on April 20, 2011, GSCP invested approximately $110.2 million in Enstar to acquire 531,345 voting ordinary shares of Enstar, 749,869 Series A convertible non-voting preference shares of Enstar (“Non-Voting Preferred Shares”), and warrants to acquire an additional 340,820 Non-Voting Preferred Shares at $115.00 per share. Following receipt of shareholder approval of certain matters related to the transaction at Enstar’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 28, 2011, the Non-Voting Preferred Shares automatically converted into non-voting ordinary shares and the warrants automatically converted into the right to purchase non-voting ordinary shares. 

    Following the closing today, GSCP has purchased from Enstar an aggregate of 665,529 voting ordinary shares, 2,725,637 non-voting ordinary shares, and warrants to purchase an additional 340,820 non-voting ordinary shares at $115.00 per share. The shares GSCP purchased from Enstar represent approximately 19.9% of Enstar’s outstanding voting and non-voting ordinary shares on an aggregate fully diluted basis, and the warrants represent the right to acquire approximately an additional 2.0% of Enstar’s outstanding voting and non-voting ordinary shares on a fully diluted basis. The voting ordinary shares GSCP purchased from Enstar represent less than 4.9% of Enstar’s outstanding voting ordinary shares. 

    Other than pursuant to the exercise of the warrants, Enstar has no obligation to issue any additional shares to GSCP.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. 

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

     

     


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    Source: Globe Newswire (December 22, 2011 – 4:30 PM EST)

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    Enstar Group Limited Reports Third Quarter Results and Appointment of New Chairman

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq:ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  

    Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $12.1 million (or $0.83 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and $24.9 million (or $1.78 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $21.4 million (or $1.53 per fully diluted share) for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and $49.8 million (or $3.57 per fully diluted share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

    Enstar’s shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2011 amounted to $1,072.7 million (excluding noncontrolling interest of $264.8 million) (or $73.50 per fully diluted share), up from $948.4 million (excluding noncontrolling interest of $267.4 million) (or $71.68 per fully diluted share) at December 31, 2010. Shareholders’ equity increased at September 30, 2011 due primarily to the first closing of the previously announced investment in Enstar by certain affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co. that occurred on April 20, 2011. The Form 10-Q, which is available on Enstar’s website, www.enstargroup.com, contains a more detailed description of Enstar’s business and financial results.

    Enstar also announced that on November 2, 2011, the Board of Directors separated the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer by appointing current director Robert J. Campbell as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dominic F. Silvester will continue as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Enstar.

    Enstar, a Bermuda company, acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and provides management, consultancy and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. 

    The Enstar Group Limited logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5734

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar may be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

     


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    Source: Globe Newswire (November 4, 2011 – 5:15 PM EDT)

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