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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     Matthew Kirk ([email protected])

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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
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645


    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.
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    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 compensatio