Other than in connection with the Business Combination and other than the repurchase and redemption of all of our warrants in 2023, since our incorporation, there have been no material changes to our share capital, mergers, amalgamations or consolidations of the Company or any of our significant subsidiaries, no acquisitions or dispositions of material assets other than in the ordinary course of business, no material changes in the mode of conducting our business, no material changes in the types of products produced or services rendered and no name changes.
Other than in connection with the Business Combination and the repurchase and redemption of all of our warrants in 2023, since our incorporation, there have been no material changes to our share capital, mergers, amalgamations or consolidations of the Company or any of our significant subsidiaries, no acquisitions or dispositions of material assets other than in the ordinary course of business, no material changes in the mode of conducting our business, no material changes in the types of products produced or services rendered and no name changes.
Representation and Intermediate Offices (Non-Risk Bearing Companies) IGI Morocco IGI Bermuda operates a representative office of IGI Bermuda in Casablanca, which is regulated by Casablanca Finance City. Our Casablanca operations constitute our Africa hub and provide access to the Northern, Central and West African markets.
Representation and Intermediate Offices (Non-Risk Bearing Companies) IGI Morocco IGI operates a representative office of IGI Bermuda in Casablanca, which is regulated by Casablanca Finance City. Our Casablanca operations constitute our Africa hub and provide access to the Northern, Central and West African markets.
The MSM that must be maintained by a Class 3B insurer with respect to its general business is the greater of (i) $1 million, or (ii) 20% of the first $6 million of net premiums written; if in excess of $6 million, the figure is $1.2 million plus 15% of net premiums written in excess of $6 million or (iii) 15% of the aggregate of net loss and loss expense provisions and other insurance reserves or (iv) 25% of the ECR (as defined below) as reported at the end of the relevant year. 68 Table of contents Additionally, an insurance group must ensure that the value of the insurance group’s total statutory economic capital and surplus (as calculated in accordance with economic balance sheet principles pursuant to Schedule XIV) exceeds the aggregate of (a) the MSM of each qualifying member of the group controlled by the parent company and (b) the MSM of each member of the group that is significantly under the influence of (but not controlled by) the parent company multiplied by the parent company’s percentage shareholding in that member (as aggregated, the “Group MSM”).
The MSM that must be maintained by a Class 3B insurer with respect to its general business is the greater of (i) $1 million, or (ii) 20% of the first $6 million of net premiums written; if in excess of $6 million, the figure is $1.2 million plus 15% of net premiums written in excess of $6 million or (iii) 15% of the aggregate of net loss and loss expense provisions and other insurance reserves or (iv) 25% of the ECR (as defined below) as reported at the end of the relevant year. 69 Table of contents Additionally, an insurance group must ensure that the value of the insurance group’s total statutory economic capital and surplus (as calculated in accordance with economic balance sheet principles pursuant to Schedule XIV) exceeds the aggregate of (a) the MSM of each qualifying member of the group controlled by the parent company and (b) the MSM of each member of the group that is significantly under the influence of (but not controlled by) the parent company multiplied by the parent company’s percentage shareholding in that member (as aggregated, the “Group MSM”).
Our underwriting focus is supported by exceptional service to our clients and brokers. Founded in 2001, we and our predecessors have prudently grown our business with a focus on underwriting profitability. Our primary objective is to underwrite specialty products that maximize return on equity subject to prudent risk constraints on the amount of capital we expose to any single event.
Our underwriting focus is supported by exceptional service to our clients and brokers. Founded in 2001, we have prudently grown our business with a focus on underwriting profitability. Our primary objective is to underwrite specialty products that maximize return on equity subject to prudent risk constraints on the amount of capital we expose to any single event.
In addition, every insurance group is required to prepare an annual group capital and solvency return, which shall include both an electronic version and a printed version of (a) the group BSCR model; (b) schedule of fixed income and equity investments by BSCR rating; (c) schedule of funds held by ceding reinsurers in segregated accounts/trusts by BSCR rating; (d) schedule of net loss and loss expense provisions by general business; (e) schedule of geographic diversification of net loss and loss expense provisions by general business; (f) schedule of premiums written by line of business of general business; (g) schedule of geographic diversification of net premiums written by general business; (h) schedule of risk management; (i) schedule of fixed income securities; (j) schedule of long-term business data and reconciliation; (k) schedule of long-term variable annuity guarantees data and reconciliation; (l) schedule of long-term variable annuity 66 Table of contents guarantees – internal capital model; (xiii) schedule of group’s solvency self-assessment; (m) group general business catastrophe risk return; (n) schedule of regulated non-insurance financial operating entities; (o) unregulated entities where the parent exercises control; (p) schedule of unregulated entities where the parent exercises significant influence; (q) schedule of entities’ capital deducted from; (r) schedule of group minimum margin of solvency; (s) schedule of group eligible capital; (t) group statutory economic balance sheet; (u) group actuary’s opinion; (v) expanded particulars of ceded reinsurance; (w) schedule of cash and cash equivalents counterparty analysis; (x) schedule of currency risk and (y) schedule of concentration risk.
In addition, every insurance group is required to prepare an annual group capital and solvency return, which shall include both an electronic version and a printed version of (a) the group BSCR model; (b) schedule of fixed income and equity investments by BSCR rating; (c) schedule of funds held by ceding reinsurers in segregated accounts/trusts by BSCR rating; (d) schedule of net loss and loss expense provisions by general business; (e) schedule of geographic diversification of net loss and loss expense provisions by general business; (f) schedule of premiums written by line of business of general business; (g) schedule of geographic diversification of net premiums written by general business; (h) schedule of risk management; (i) schedule of fixed income securities; (j) schedule of long-term business data and reconciliation; (k) schedule of long-term variable annuity guarantees data and reconciliation; (l) schedule of long-term variable annuity guarantees – internal capital model; (xiii) schedule of group’s solvency self-assessment; (m) group general business catastrophe risk return; (n) schedule of regulated non-insurance financial operating entities; (o) unregulated entities where the parent exercises control; (p) schedule of unregulated entities where the parent exercises significant influence; (q) schedule of entities’ capital deducted from; (r) schedule of group minimum margin of solvency; (s) schedule of group eligible capital; (t) group statutory economic balance sheet; (u) group actuary’s opinion; (v) expanded particulars of ceded reinsurance; (w) schedule of cash and cash equivalents counterparty analysis; (x) schedule of currency risk and (y) schedule of concentration risk.
If it appears to the BMA that a Designated Insurer is in breach of any provision of the Insurance Act or the Group Rules, the Authority may give the Designated Insurer such directions as appear to the Authority to be desirable for safeguarding the interests of policyholders and potential policyholders of the insurance group. Certain Other Bermuda Law Considerations.
If it appears to the BMA that a Designated Insurer is in breach of any provision of the Insurance Act or the Group Rules, the BMA may give the Designated Insurer such directions as appear to the BMA to be desirable for safeguarding the interests of policyholders and potential policyholders of the insurance group. Certain Other Bermuda Law Considerations.
However, when exercising their discretion, the underwriters take into account key considerations, some of which may include the following: • the type and level of risk assumed; 57 Table of contents • the nature of the insured’s operations; • the pricing of the policy submitted and the pricing trend of similar policies in the market; • the quality and specifications of the insured’s assets; • the insured’s risk management program, if necessary, and, if required, surveys to be conducted on the insured’s assets and operations; • the adequacy of the insured’s credit rating; • the general terms and conditions of the policy submitted, with a preference for standard market wordings and clauses; • the insured’s loss record, including the record of the insured’s losses divided by total premiums (“Burn Cost Analysis”); • the experience of the underwriters from their prior dealings with the insured, broker or ceding company, as applicable; • the experience and reputation of the broker submitting the risk; • the legal and general economic conditions of the insured’s country of domicile; • the insured’s geographical location and trading territories; • the adequacy of available reinsurance coverage, including coverage for catastrophe and the total combined risks that could be involved in a single loss event; • our catastrophic aggregation capacity; and • the approval of the broker by the compliance department according to the onboarding policy and the necessary sanctions screening.
However, when exercising their discretion, the underwriters take into account key considerations, some of which may include the following: • the type and level of risk assumed; • the nature of the insured’s operations; • the pricing of the policy submitted and the pricing trend of similar policies in the market; • the quality and specifications of the insured’s assets; • the insured’s risk management program, if necessary, and, if required, surveys to be conducted on the insured’s assets and operations; • the adequacy of the insured’s credit rating; • the general terms and conditions of the policy submitted, with a preference for standard market wordings and clauses; • the insured’s loss record, including the record of the insured’s losses divided by total premiums (“Burn Cost Analysis”); • the experience of the underwriters from their prior dealings with the insured, broker or ceding company, as applicable; • the experience and reputation of the broker submitting the risk; • the legal and general economic conditions of the insured’s country of domicile; • the insured’s geographical location and trading territories; • the adequacy of available reinsurance coverage, including coverage for catastrophe and the total combined risks that could be involved in a single loss event; • our catastrophic aggregation capacity; and • the approval of the broker by the compliance department according to the onboarding policy and the necessary sanctions screening.
Taxation risk: The risk that we do not understand, plan for and manage our tax obligations is assessed and managed as operational risk. There is a residual risk that changes in taxation could impact our ability to operate profitably in some jurisdictions or some lines of business.
There is a residual risk that changes in regulation could impact our ability to operate profitably in some jurisdictions or some lines of business. Taxation risk: The risk that we do not understand, plan for and manage our tax obligations is assessed and managed as operational risk.
This requires all registrants to develop a cyber risk policy which is to be delivered pursuant to an operational cyber risk management program and appoint an appropriately qualified member of staff or outsourced resource to the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The role of the CISO is to deliver the operational cyber risk management program.
This requires all registrants to develop a cyber risk policy which is to be delivered pursuant to an operational cyber risk management program and appoint an appropriately qualified member of staff or outsourced resource to the role of Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). The role of the CISO is to deliver the operational cyber risk management program.
Our investments include a sizeable portfolio of high quality and diversified fixed income securities, term deposits and to a lesser extent a modest allocation to equities, mutual funds and real estate holdings. 61 Table of contents The following charts show the percentage breakdown of our investment assets by class as of December 31, 2024 and 2023: For additional information regarding our investments, see “ Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Investments. ” Reinsurance We follow a common industry practice of reinsuring a portion of our exposures and paying to reinsurers a portion of the premiums received on the policies that we write.
Our investments include a sizeable portfolio of high quality and diversified fixed income securities, term deposits and to a lesser extent a modest allocation to equities, mutual funds and real estate holdings. 61 Table of contents The following charts show the percentage breakdown of our investment assets by class as of December 31, 2025 and 2024: For additional information regarding our investments, see “ Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Investments. ” Reinsurance We follow a common industry practice of reinsuring a portion of our exposures and paying to reinsurers a portion of the premiums received on the policies that we write.
The execution of our integrated risk management strategy is based on: • the establishment and maintenance of an internal control and risk management system based on a three lines of defense approach to the allocation of responsibilities between risk accepting units (first line), risk 58 Table of contents management activity and oversight from other central control functions (second line) and independent assurance (third line); • identifying material risks to the achievement of our objectives including emerging risks; • the articulation of our risk appetite and a suite of key risk limits for each material component of risk where appropriate; • the cascading of risk appetite and key risk limits for material risks to each operating subsidiary and, where appropriate, risk accepting business units; • measuring, monitoring, managing and reporting risk positions and trends; • the use, subject to an understanding of their limitations, of a range of deterministic and stochastic modelling techniques to test the risk and capital implications of strategic and tactical business decisions; and • stress and scenario testing designed to help us better understand and develop contingency plans for the potential effects of extreme events or combinations of events on capital adequacy and liquidity.
The execution of our integrated risk management strategy is based on: • the establishment and maintenance of an internal control and risk management system based on a three lines of defense approach to the allocation of responsibilities between risk accepting units (first line), risk management activity and oversight from other central control functions (second line) and independent assurance (third line); • identifying material risks to the achievement of our objectives including emerging risks; • the articulation of our risk appetite and a suite of key risk limits for each material component of risk where appropriate; • the cascading of risk appetite and key risk limits for material risks to each operating subsidiary and, where appropriate, risk accepting business units; • measuring, monitoring, managing and reporting risk positions and trends; • the use, subject to an understanding of their limitations, of a range of deterministic and stochastic modelling techniques to test the risk and capital implications of strategic and tactical business decisions; and • stress and scenario testing designed to help us better understand and develop contingency plans for the potential effects of extreme events or combinations of events on capital adequacy and liquidity.
The quarterly group financial returns consist of (a) quarterly unaudited (consolidated) group financial statements for each financial quarter (which must minimally include a balance sheet and income statement and must also be the most recent produced by the group and not reflect a financial position that exceeds two months) and (b) a list and details of material intra-group transactions and risk concentrations (including, where applicable, exposure value (face value and market value, if the latter is available), counterparties involved (including their location), summary details of the purpose, terms, costs, duration and performance triggers relating to the transaction), details surrounding all intra-group reinsurance and retrocession arrangements (including aggregated values of the exposure limits by counterparties, aggregated premium flows and the proportion of the group’s insurance business exposure covered by internal reinsurance, retrocession and other risk transfer arrangements) and details of the ten largest exposures to unaffiliated counterparties and any other unaffiliated counterparty exposures (or series of linked unaffiliated counterparty exposures) exceeding 10% of the insurance group’s statutory capital and surplus.
The quarterly group financial returns consist of (a) quarterly unaudited (consolidated) group financial statements for each financial quarter (which must minimally include a balance sheet and income statement and must also be the most recent produced by the group and not reflect a financial position that exceeds two months) and (b) a list and details of material intra-group transactions and risk concentrations (including, where applicable, exposure value (face value and market value, if the latter is available), counterparties involved (including their location), summary details of the purpose, terms, costs, duration and performance triggers relating to the transaction), details surrounding all intra-group reinsurance and retrocession arrangements (including aggregated values of the exposure limits by 67 Table of contents counterparties, aggregated premium flows and the proportion of the group’s insurance business exposure covered by internal reinsurance, retrocession and other risk transfer arrangements) and details of the ten largest exposures to unaffiliated counterparties and any other unaffiliated counterparty exposures (or series of linked unaffiliated counterparty exposures) exceeding 10% of the insurance group’s statutory capital and surplus.
Without a reason acceptable to the BMA, an insurer may not terminate the appointment of its principal representative, and the principal representative may not cease to act as such, unless 30 days’ notice in writing to the Authority is given of the intention to do so.
Without a reason acceptable to the BMA, an insurer may not terminate the appointment of its principal representative, and the principal representative may not cease to act as such, unless 30 days’ notice in writing to the BMA is given of the intention to do so.
The BMA may, among other things, direct an insurer, for itself and in its capacity as designated insurer of the insurance group of which it is a member, 74 Table of contents (a) not to take on any new insurance business, (b) not to vary any insurance contract if the effect would be to increase the insurer’s liabilities, (c) not to make certain investments, (d) to realize certain investments, (e) to maintain in, or transfer to the custody of, a specified bank, certain assets, (f) not to declare or pay any dividends or other distributions or to restrict the making of such payments, (g) to limit its premium income, (h) not to enter into specified transactions with any specified person or persons of a specified class, (i) to provide such written particulars relating to the financial circumstances of the insurer as the BMA thinks fit, (j) (as an individual insurer only and not in its capacity as designated insurer) to obtain the opinion of a loss reserve specialist and submit it to the BMA, and/or (k) to remove a controller or officer.
The BMA may, among other things, direct an insurer, for itself and in its capacity as designated insurer of the insurance group of which it is a member, (a) not to take on any new insurance business, (b) not to vary any insurance contract if the effect would be to increase the insurer’s liabilities, (c) not to make certain investments, (d) to realize certain investments, (e) to maintain in, or transfer to the custody of, a specified bank, certain assets, (f) not to declare or pay any dividends or other distributions or to restrict the making of such payments, (g) to limit its premium income, (h) not to enter into specified transactions with any specified person or persons of a specified class, (i) to provide such written particulars relating to the financial circumstances of the insurer as the BMA thinks fit, (j) (as an individual insurer only and not in its capacity as designated insurer) to obtain the opinion of a loss reserve specialist and submit it to the BMA, and/or (k) to remove a controller or officer.
For the purposes of the Insurance Act, the following changes are material: (i) the transfer or acquisition of insurance business being part of a scheme falling under section 25 of the Insurance Act or section 99 of the Companies Act, (ii) the amalgamation with or acquisition of another firm, (iii) engaging in unrelated business that is retail business, (iv) the acquisition of a controlling interest in an undertaking that is engaged in non-insurance business which offers services and products to persons who are not affiliates of the insurer, (v) outsourcing all or substantially all of the company’s actuarial, risk 73 Table of contents management, compliance or internal audit functions, (vi) outsourcing all or a material part of an insurer’s underwriting activity, (vii) the transfer, other than by way of reinsurance, of all or substantially all of a line of business, (viii) the expansion into a material new line of business, (ix) the sale of an insurer, and (x) outsourcing of an officer role.
For the purposes of the Insurance Act, the following changes are material: (i) the transfer or acquisition of insurance business being part of a scheme falling under section 25 of the Insurance Act or section 99 of the Companies Act, (ii) the amalgamation with or acquisition of another firm, (iii) engaging in unrelated business that is retail business, (iv) the acquisition of a controlling interest in an undertaking that is engaged in non-insurance business which offers services and products to persons who are not affiliates of the insurer, (v) outsourcing all or substantially all of the company’s actuarial, risk management, compliance or internal audit functions, (vi) outsourcing all or a material part of an insurer’s underwriting activity, (vii) the transfer, other than by way of reinsurance, of all or substantially all of a line of business, (viii) the expansion into a material new line of business, (ix) the sale of an insurer, and (x) outsourcing of an officer role.
A Cyber Reporting Event includes any act that results in the unauthorised access to, disruption, or misuse of electronic systems or information stored on such systems of an insurer, including breach of security leading to the loss or unlawful destruction or unauthorised disclosure of or access to such systems or information where there is a likelihood of an adverse impact to policyholders, clients or the insurer’s insurance business, or an event that has occurred for which notice is required to be provided to a regulatory body or government agency.
A Cyber Reporting Event includes any act that results in the unauthorized access to, disruption, or misuse of electronic systems or information stored on such systems of an insurer, including breach of security leading to the loss or unlawful destruction or unauthorized disclosure of or access to such systems or information where there is a likelihood of an adverse impact to policyholders, clients or the insurer’s insurance business, or an event that has occurred for which notice is required to be provided to a regulatory body or government agency.
In addition, a Class 3B insurer is prohibited from declaring or paying in any financial year dividends of more than 25% of its total statutory capital and surplus (as shown on its previous financial year’s statutory balance sheet) unless it files (at least seven days before payment of such dividends) with the BMA an affidavit signed by at least two directors (one of whom must be a Bermuda resident director if any of the insurer’s directors are resident in Bermuda) and the principal representative stating that it will continue to meet its solvency margin and minimum liquidity ratio.
In addition, a Class 3B insurer is prohibited from declaring or paying in any financial year dividends of more than 25% of its total statutory capital and surplus (as shown on its previous financial year’s statutory balance sheet) unless it files (at least seven days before payment of such dividends) with the BMA an affidavit signed by at least two directors (one 71 Table of contents of whom must be a Bermuda resident director if any of the insurer’s directors are resident in Bermuda) and the principal representative stating that it will continue to meet its solvency margin and minimum liquidity ratio.
A Class 3B insurer is required to prepare and submit to the BMA, on an annual basis within four months from the end of the relevant financial year (unless specifically extended with the approval of the BMA), audited statutory financial statements and financial statements which have been prepared under generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards (“GAAP financial statements”).
A Class 3B insurer is required to prepare and submit to the BMA, on an annual basis within four months from the end of the relevant financial year (unless specifically extended with the approval of the BMA), audited statutory financial statements and financial statements which have been prepared under generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
Where neither the shares of the insurer nor the shares of its parent company (if any) are traded on any stock exchange, the Insurance Act prohibits a person who is a shareholder controller of a Class 3B insurer from reducing or disposing of his holdings where the proportion of voting rights held by the shareholder controller in the insurer will reach or fall below 10%, 20%, 33% or 50%, as the case may be, unless that shareholder controller has served on the BMA a notice in writing stating that he intends to reduce or dispose of such holding.
Where neither the shares of the insurer nor the shares of its parent company (if any) are traded on any stock exchange, the Insurance Act prohibits a 72 Table of contents person who is a shareholder controller of a Class 3B insurer from reducing or disposing of his holdings where the proportion of voting rights held by the shareholder controller in the insurer will reach or fall below 10%, 20%, 33% or 50%, as the case may be, unless that shareholder controller has served on the BMA a notice in writing stating that he intends to reduce or dispose of such holding.
A Class 3B insurer seeking to reduce its statutory capital by 15% or more, as set out in its previous year’s financial statements, is also required to submit an affidavit signed by at least two directors (one of whom must be a 70 Table of contents Bermuda resident director if any of the insurer’s directors are resident in Bermuda) and the principal representative stating that the proposed reduction will not cause the insurer to fail its relevant margins and such other information as the BMA may require.
A Class 3B insurer seeking to reduce its statutory capital by 15% or more, as set out in its previous year’s financial statements, is also required to submit an affidavit signed by at least two directors (one of whom must be a Bermuda resident director if any of the insurer’s directors are resident in Bermuda) and the principal representative stating that the proposed reduction will not cause the insurer to fail its relevant margins and such other information as the BMA may require.
We underwrite a portfolio of predominantly operating risks in the onshore energy sector, with an emphasis on operators and companies with proven track records and strong risk management policies, with a geographically diversified portfolio. Our clients in the downstream energy line of business include petrochemical operators, oil refineries, utilities, independent power producer (IPP) companies and energy pipeline operators.
We underwrite a portfolio of predominantly operating risks in the onshore energy sector, with an emphasis on operators and companies with proven track records and strong risk management policies, with a geographically diversified portfolio. Our clients in the downstream energy line of business include petrochemical operators, oil refineries, utilities, independent power producer (“IPP”) companies and energy pipeline operators.
Our business profile including our well-diversified and profitable book of business, along with our strong capitalization, among other factors, led to “A” (Excellent)/Stable and “A-”/Stable ratings by A.M. Best and S&P, respectively. We have a thorough reserving adequacy assessment process designed and overseen by qualified internal actuaries.
Our business profile including our well-diversified and profitable book of business, along with our strong capitalization, among other factors, led to “A” (Excellent)/Stable and “A”(Strong)/Stable ratings by A.M. Best and S&P, respectively. We have a thorough reserving adequacy assessment process designed and overseen by qualified internal actuaries.
Once the BMA has been designated as group supervisor, the Designated Insurer must ensure that the insurance group of which it is a member appoints (i) an individual approved by the BMA who is qualified as a group actuary to provide an opinion on the insurance group’s insurance technical provisions in accordance with the requirements of Schedule XIV “Group Statutory Economic Balance Sheet” of the Insurance (Prudential Standards) (Insurance Group Solvency Requirement) Rules 2011 and (ii) an auditor approved by the BMA to audit the financial statements of the group.
Once the BMA has been designated as group supervisor, the Designated Insurer or the Designated Holding Company must ensure that the insurance group of which it is a member appoints (i) an individual approved by the BMA who is qualified as a group actuary to provide an opinion on the insurance group’s insurance technical provisions in accordance with the requirements of Schedule XIV “Group Statutory Economic Balance Sheet” of the Insurance (Prudential Standards) (Insurance Group Solvency Requirement) Rules 2011 and (ii) an auditor approved by the BMA to audit the financial statements of the group.
We have a strong presence in major energy insurance hubs, namely the United Kingdom, Norway, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. Our clients in the upstream energy line of business include major oil and gas corporations, national and state-owned oil and gas operations, independent oil and gas companies, integrated energy companies, contractors and service industry companies.
We have a strong presence in major energy insurance hubs, namely the UK, Norway, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. Our clients in the upstream energy line of business include major oil and gas corporations, national and state-owned oil and gas operations, independent oil and gas companies, integrated energy companies, contractors and service industry companies.
The onshored Solvency II measure of required capital, the SCR, is calibrated using the Value at Risk (VaR) of the basic own funds of an insurance or reinsurance undertaking subject to a confidence level of 99.5% over a one-year year period, with a minimum of £3.5 million.
The onshored Solvency II measure of required capital, the SCR, is calibrated using the Value at Risk (“VaR”) of the basic own funds of an insurance or reinsurance undertaking subject to a confidence level of 99.5% over a one-year year period, with a minimum of £3.5 million.
Any person who contravenes the Insurance Act by failing to give notice or knowingly becoming a controller of any description before the required 45 days has elapsed is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $25,000 on summary conviction.
Any person who contravenes the Insurance Act by failing to give notice or knowingly becoming a controller of any description before the required 45 days (as applicable) has elapsed is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $25,000 on summary conviction.
Examples of a reportable “event” include a failure by the insurance group or any member of the group to comply substantially with a requirement imposed upon it under the Group Rules relating to its solvency position, governance and risk management or supervisory reporting and disclosures; failure by the Designated Insurer to comply (or facilitate compliance by the group) with a direction given to it under the Insurance Act or the Group Rules in respect of the group or any of its members; a criminal conviction imposed upon any member of the group whether in Bermuda or abroad; material breaches of any statutory requirements by any member of the group located outside of Bermuda that could lead to supervisory or enforcement action by a competent authority; or a significant loss that is reasonably likely to cause the insurance group to be unable to comply with its Group ECR.
Examples of a reportable “event” include a failure by the insurance group or any member of the group to comply substantially with a requirement imposed upon it under the Group Rules relating to its solvency position, governance and risk management or supervisory reporting and disclosures; failure by the Designated Insurer and/or the Designated Holding Company (as applicable) to comply (or facilitate compliance by the group) with a direction given to it under the Insurance Act or the Group Rules in respect of the group or any of its members; a criminal conviction imposed upon any member of the group whether in Bermuda or abroad; material breaches of any statutory requirements by any member of the group located outside of Bermuda that could lead to supervisory or enforcement action by a competent authority; or a significant loss that is reasonably likely to cause the insurance group to be unable to comply with its Group ECR.
An officer in relation to a registered insurer or parent company of an insurance group means a director, chief executive or senior executive performing duties of underwriting, actuarial, risk management, compliance, internal audit, finance or investment matters. Notification of Cyber Reporting Events.
An officer in relation to a registered insurer, parent company of an insurance group or Designated Holding Company means a director, chief executive or senior executive performing duties of underwriting, actuarial, risk management, compliance, internal audit, finance or investment matters. Notification of Cyber Reporting Events.
Where the BMA has previously approved the use of certain instruments for capital purposes, the BMA’s consent will need to be obtained if such instruments are to remain eligible for use in satisfying the MSM and the ECR. 69 Table of contents Code of Conduct.
Where the BMA has previously approved the use of certain instruments for capital purposes, the BMA’s consent will need to be obtained if such instruments are to remain eligible for use in satisfying the MSM and the ECR. 70 Table of contents Code of Conduct.
We cover the full life-cycle of a renewable energy project, namely construction, marine and inland transit, operational and decommissioning, including associated loss of revenues, liabilities, as well as natural catastrophe risks. We write business on a worldwide basis. Property Our property business represented approximately 14.6% and 14.4% of our GWP for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We cover the full life-cycle of a renewable energy project, namely construction, marine and inland transit, operational and decommissioning, including associated loss of revenues, liabilities, as well as natural catastrophe risks. We write business on a worldwide basis. Property Our property business represented approximately 14.6% and 14.6% of our GWP for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
In addition, the insurance group must publish a report on any significant event occurring after the Filing Date on its website within 30 days of submitting the report to the Authority (or by such other date agreed by the Authority).
In addition, the insurance group must publish a report on any significant event occurring after the Filing Date on its website within 30 days of submitting the report to the BMA (or by such other date agreed by the BMA).
The SM&CR seeks to ensure that senior persons who are effectively running insurance firms, or who have responsibility for other key functions 77 Table of contents at those firms, meet standards of fitness and propriety for acting with integrity, honesty and skill and that there is a clear allocation of responsibilities between senior managers. Insurance Distribution Directive.
The SM&CR seeks to ensure that senior persons who are effectively running insurance firms, or who have responsibility for other key functions at those firms, meet standards of fitness and propriety for acting with integrity, honesty and skill and that there is a clear allocation of responsibilities between senior managers. Insurance Distribution Directive.
In particular, the Parent Board must: a. include such number of independent directors without executive responsibility for the management of the business of the group as the board considers appropriate, subject to the power of the Authority to review and require the addition of independent directors as it may deem appropriate (such independence to be determined by reference to the rules of an appointed stock exchange as defined in the Companies Act 1981); b. establish and maintain, annually, policies and procedures that address adequately actual or potential conflicts of interest; c. establish and maintain sufficient committees to allow for the effective discharge of the Parent Board’s responsibilities; d. review the membership of the board and its committees and the composition of the chief and senior executives of the group no less frequently than every three years (and upon any material change in the business activities or risk profile of the group); e. oversee implementation by the group’s senior executives of group operational objectives and strategies in light of the group’s stated risk tolerance and appetite, group structure and material risks; f. oversee the effective management of the group’s business in a sound and prudent manner with integrity and the professional skills appropriate to the nature and scale of its activities; g. review annually the group’s solvency self-assessment and any changes; h. confirm that the group’s communications structure facilities the effective communication of the statutory obligations of the group and its members under Bermuda law; and 72 Table of contents i. select a competent chief executive who is fit and proper and has the requisite knowledge, skills, expertise and resources given the nature, scale and complexity of the group’s operations and, with respect to that person, establish roles and responsibilities, giving due regard to the potential for conflicts of interests, review and approve cash, non-cash and incentive compensation, evaluate at least annually performance and address in a timely manner any deficiencies in performance.
In particular, the Parent Board must: a. include such number of independent directors without executive responsibility for the management of the business of the group as the board considers appropriate, subject to the power of the BMA to review and require the addition of independent directors as it may deem appropriate (such independence to be determined by reference to the rules of an appointed stock exchange as defined in the Companies Act 1981) (which includes the Nasdaq Capital Market, the “appointed stock exchange”); b. establish and maintain, annually, policies and procedures that address adequately actual or potential conflicts of interest; c. establish and maintain sufficient committees to allow for the effective discharge of the Parent Board’s responsibilities; d. review the membership of the board and its committees and the composition of the chief and senior executives of the group no less frequently than every three years (and upon any material change in the business activities or risk profile of the group); 73 Table of contents e. oversee implementation by the group’s senior executives of group operational objectives and strategies in light of the group’s stated risk tolerance and appetite, group structure and material risks; f. oversee the effective management of the group’s business in a sound and prudent manner with integrity and the professional skills appropriate to the nature and scale of its activities; g. review annually the group’s solvency self-assessment and any changes; h. confirm that the group’s communications structure facilities the effective communication of the statutory obligations of the group and its members under Bermuda law; and i. select a competent chief executive who is fit and proper and has the requisite knowledge, skills, expertise and resources given the nature, scale and complexity of the group’s operations and, with respect to that person, establish roles and responsibilities, giving due regard to the potential for conflicts of interests, review and approve cash, non-cash and incentive compensation, evaluate at least annually performance and address in a timely manner any deficiencies in performance.
In some cases, there can be disputes with reinsurers over their contractual obligations and their understanding of our maximum liability for the underlying insurance policy which is being reinsured. Insurers can seek to avoid reinsurance policies for a variety of reasons, including allegations that they did not appreciate 81 Table of contents our maximum liability.
In some cases, there can be disputes with reinsurers over their contractual obligations and their understanding of our maximum liability for the underlying insurance policy which is being reinsured. Insurers can seek to avoid reinsurance policies for a variety of reasons, including allegations that they did not appreciate our maximum liability.
Where the Authority has approved a group internal capital model to be used by an insurance group in substitution of the group BSCR model, a printed version of such group internal capital model must be included in the annual group capital and solvency return.
Where the BMA has approved a group internal capital model to be used by an insurance group in substitution of the group BSCR model, a printed version of such group internal capital model must be included in the annual group capital and solvency return.
Every report on a significant event filed by the Designated Insurer must include a declaration, signed by the chief executive of the insurance group’s parent company and any chief risk officer or chief financial officer of the insurance group’s parent company, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the report fairly represents the financial condition of the insurance group in all material respects.
Every report on a significant event filed by the Designated Insurer or Designated Holding Company must include a declaration, signed by the chief executive of the insurance group’s parent company or Designated Holding Company (as applicable) and any chief risk officer or chief financial officer of the insurance group’s parent company or Designated Holding Company (as applicable), that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the report fairly represents the financial condition of the insurance group in all material respects.
The information contained on these websites does not form a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this annual report. Money Laundering and Financial Crime Regime in the UAE IGI Dubai Subsidiary is registered in the DIFC and is subject to DFSA supervision for the purpose of anti-money laundering compliance in the DIFC.
The information contained on these websites does not form a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this annual report. 80 Table of contents Money Laundering and Financial Crime Regime in the UAE IGI Dubai Subsidiary is registered in the DIFC and is subject to DFSA supervision for the purpose of anti-money laundering compliance in the DIFC.
The Group Rules require the board of the parent company of the insurance group (the “Parent Board”) to establish written solvency self-assessment procedures for the group that factors in all the reasonably foreseeable material risks.
Group Solvency Self-Assessment ( “ GSSA ” ). The Group Rules require the board of the parent company of the insurance group (the “Parent Board”) to establish written solvency self-assessment procedures for the group that factors in all the reasonably foreseeable material risks.
Dubai Financial Services Authority (“ DFSA ”) The DFSA is a financially and administratively independent body that was established on September 13, 2004 by Law No. (9) of 2004 issued by the Ruler of Dubai. The DFSA acts as the independent financial regulator in the DIFC, supervising regulated companies and monitoring their compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
DFSA The DFSA is a financially and administratively independent body that was established on September 13, 2004 by Law No. (9) of 2004 issued by the Ruler of Dubai. The DFSA acts as the independent financial regulator in the DIFC, supervising regulated companies and monitoring their compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
IGI Labuan obtained the approval of the Labuan Financial Services Authority to engage the Labuan FSA’s Shariah Supervisory Council as its internal Shariah advisory board, which is permitted under the Directive on Islamic Financial Business in Labuan International Offshore Financial Center. MFSA requirements Following its acquisition in June 2021, IGI Europe is subject to regulation by the MFSA.
IGI Labuan obtained the approval of the Labuan FSA to engage the Labuan FSA’s Shariah Supervisory Council as its internal Shariah advisory board, which is permitted under the Directive on Islamic Financial Business in Labuan International Offshore Financial Center. MFSA requirements Following its acquisition in June 2021, IGI Europe is subject to regulation by the MFSA.
In addition, our reinsurance coverage is highly tailored according to the underlying exposure. Scalable technology-enabled operating platform Operating a technology-enabled platform utilizing a “hub-approach” of maintaining an operational headquarters in Amman, Jordan has enabled us to optimize our cost base by offering cost-efficient central services.
In addition, our reinsurance coverage is highly tailored according to the underlying exposure. 51 Table of contents Scalable technology-enabled operating platform Operating a technology-enabled platform utilizing a “hub-approach” of maintaining an operational headquarters in Amman, Jordan has enabled us to optimize our cost base by offering cost-efficient central services.
We have rigorous acceptance criteria for our underwriting risk, and will exit or reduce exposures in lines of business or client types that do not perform in accord with our expectations. Each risk submitted to an underwriter is assessed on its own merits.
We have rigorous acceptance criteria for our underwriting risk, and will exit or reduce exposures in lines of business or client types that do not perform in accord with our expectations. 57 Table of contents Each risk submitted to an underwriter is assessed on its own merits.
A full reconciliation between the onshored Solvency II and UK GAAP bases is provided in the annual Solvency & Financial Condition Report published on IGI’s website ( www.iginsure.com ).
A full reconciliation between the onshored Solvency II and UK GAAP basis is provided in the annual Solvency & Financial Condition Report published on IGI’s website ( www.iginsure.com ).
We have invested in 51 Table of contents technology that has identifiable benefits for our business across underwriting, actuarial, risk, capital and pricing functions among others. This focus on technology has enhanced our approach to clients, brokers and regulators, allowing for greater ease of doing business and transparency.
We have invested in technology that has identifiable benefits for our business across underwriting, actuarial, risk, capital and pricing functions among others. This focus on technology has enhanced our approach to clients, brokers and regulators, allowing for greater ease of doing business and transparency.
Business Overview Securityholders should read this section in conjunction with the more detailed information about the Company contained in this annual report, including our audited financial statements and the other information appearing in the section entitled “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” 49 Table of contents General We are a highly-rated global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions in over 200 countries and territories.
Business Overview Securityholders should read this section in conjunction with the more detailed information about the Company contained in this annual report, including our audited financial statements and the other information appearing in the section entitled “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” 49 Table of contents General We are a highly-rated global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions.
In connection therewith, the BMA may require every person who is or was a controller, officer, employee, agent, banker, auditor, accountant, barrister and attorney or insurance manager to make a report and produce such documents in his care, custody and control and to attend before the BMA to answer questions relevant to the BMA’s investigation and to take such actions as the BMA may direct.
In connection therewith, the BMA may require 75 Table of contents every person who is or was a controller, officer, employee, agent, banker, auditor, accountant, barrister and attorney or insurance manager to make a report and produce such documents in his care, custody and control and to attend before the BMA to answer questions relevant to the BMA’s investigation and to take such actions as the BMA may direct.
Marine Cargo Our marine cargo line of business represented approximately 2.6% and 2.6% of our gross written premium for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our marine cargo portfolio covers general cargo, oil, machinery and equipment, project cargo, war on land and freight forwarders.
Marine Cargo Our marine cargo line of business represented approximately 3.2% and 2.6% of our gross written premium for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our marine cargo portfolio covers general cargo, oil, machinery and equipment, project cargo, war on land and freight forwarders.
Below is a summary of our current risk governance arrangements and risk management strategy. We operate an integrated enterprise-wide risk management strategy designed to deliver shareholder value in a sustainable and efficient manner while providing a high level of policyholder protection.
Below is a summary of our current risk governance arrangements and risk management strategy. 58 Table of contents We operate an integrated enterprise-wide risk management strategy designed to deliver shareholder value in a sustainable and efficient manner while providing a high level of policyholder protection.
Relevant UAE criminal laws include, but are not limited to, Federal Law No. 20 of 2018 regarding 79 Table of contents combating money laundering and terrorist financing, Federal Law No. 7 of 2014 regarding combating terrorism offenses, the implementing regulations under those laws and the UAE Penal Code.
Relevant UAE criminal laws include, but are not limited to, Federal Law No. 20 of 2018 regarding combating money laundering and terrorist financing, Federal Law No. 7 of 2014 regarding combating terrorism offenses, the implementing regulations under those laws and the UAE Penal Code.
Jordan Our subsidiary, IGI Underwriting, which is based in Amman, Jordan, is subject to regulation of the Insurance Supervision Department of Central Bank of Jordan. The Insurance Supervision Department replaced the Insurance 80 Table of contents Commission of Jordan pursuant to the restructuring of Institutions and Government Departments Law No 17 of 2014, Article D.
Jordan Our subsidiary, IGI Underwriting, which is based in Amman, Jordan, is subject to regulation of the Insurance Supervision Department of Central Bank of Jordan. The Insurance Supervision Department replaced the Insurance Commission of Jordan pursuant to the restructuring of Institutions and Government Departments Law No 17 of 2014, Article D.
All other risks, including liquidity, credit, currency, regulatory and operational risks, are classified as non-core. We seek, to the extent we regard as reasonably practicable and economically viable, to avoid or minimize our exposure to non-core risks. Marketing and Distribution We source our business primarily through brokers, with 64.1% of 2024 premiums coming from five producing brokers.
All other risks, including liquidity, credit, currency, regulatory and operational risks, are classified as non-core. We seek, to the extent we regard as reasonably practicable and economically viable, to avoid or minimize our exposure to non-core risks. Marketing and Distribution We source our business primarily through brokers, with 62.1% of 2025 premiums coming from five producing brokers.
IGI UK’s draft financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 also reflect the foregoing capital adequacy and solvency margin requirements, as well as IGI UK’s actual statutory capital surplus, which exceeded Solvency II regulatory requirements by 49%. Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) IGI Dubai, our wholly owned subsidiary, is currently organized under the laws of the DIFC.
IGI UK’s draft financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 also reflect the foregoing capital adequacy and solvency margin requirements, as well as IGI UK’s actual statutory capital surplus, which exceeded Solvency II regulatory requirements by 68%. Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) IGI Dubai, our wholly owned subsidiary, is currently organized under the laws of the DIFC.
We intentionally expose the Company to core risks with a view to generating shareholder value but seek to manage the resulting volatility in our earnings and financial condition within the limits defined by our risk appetite. 59 Table of contents However, these core risks are intrinsically difficult to measure and manage and we may not, therefore, be successful in this respect.
We intentionally expose the Company to core risks with a view to generating shareholder value but seek to manage the resulting volatility in our earnings and financial condition within the limits defined by our risk appetite. However, these core risks are intrinsically difficult to measure and manage and we may not, therefore, be successful in this respect.
Where the BMA determines that it should act as the group supervisor, it shall designate a specified insurer that is a member of the insurance group to be the designated insurer (the “Designated Insurer”) and it shall give to the Designated Insurer and other applicable insurance regulatory authority written notice of its intention to act as group supervisor.
Where the BMA is, or determines that it should act as the group supervisor, it shall designate a specified insurer that is a member of the insurance group to be the designated insurer (the “Designated Insurer”) and it shall give to the Designated Insurer and other applicable insurance regulatory authority written notice that it is the group supervisor.
(4) of 2010 “Instructions of Licensing and Regulating the Business & Responsibilities of the Coverholder.” As a licensed offshore entity, IGI Underwriting is required to update certain information with the Insurance Supervision Department annually to renew its license.
(4) of 2010 “Instructions of Licensing and Regulating the Business & Responsibilities of the Coverholder”. As a licensed offshore entity, IGI Underwriting is required to update certain information with the Insurance Supervision Department annually to renew its license.
IGI Labuan obtained the approval of the Labuan FSA to engage the Labuan Financial Services Authority’s Shariah Supervisory Council as its internal Shariah advisory board, which is permitted under the Directive on Islamic Financial Business in the Labuan International Offshore Financial Center.
IGI Labuan obtained the approval of the Labuan FSA to engage the Labuan FSA’s Shariah Supervisory Council as its internal Shariah advisory board, which is permitted under the Directive on Islamic Financial Business in the Labuan International Offshore Financial Center.
Passporting is the exercise of the right available to a firm authorised in one EEA member state to carry on certain activities covered by an EU single market directive in another EEA member state, on the basis of its home state authorisation. For firms based in the UK, this meant the loss of access to EU markets.
Passporting is the exercise of the right available to a firm authorized in one EEA member state to carry on certain activities covered by an EU single market directive in another EEA member state, on the basis of its home state authorization. For firms based in the UK, this meant the loss of access to EU markets.
Long-standing relationships with key brokers Our longstanding relationships with brokers, and ultimately clients, enable us to receive a regular and sizeable flow of our preferred business. We source almost all of our business through brokers, with our top five international brokers producing 64% of our premiums in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Long-standing relationships with key brokers Our longstanding relationships with brokers, and ultimately clients, enable us to receive a regular and sizeable flow of our preferred business. We source almost all of our business through brokers, with our top five international brokers producing 62% of our premiums in the year ended December 31, 2025.
These reserves include estimates of the cost of the claims reported to us (case reserves) and estimates of the cost of claims that have been incurred but not yet reported (“IBNR”) and are net of estimated related salvage, subrogation recoverables and reinsurance recoverables.
These reserves include estimates of the cost of the claims reported to us (“case reserves”) and estimates of the cost of claims that have been incurred but not yet reported (“IBNR”) and are net of estimated related salvage, subrogation recoverables and reinsurance recoverables.
IGI Dubai Subsidiary IGI Dubai Subsidiary is authorized as a category four entity by the Dubai Financial Services Authority and it operates as a marketing and intermediate office of IGI Bermuda in Dubai. Our Dubai operations constitute our Middle East hub and provide access to the MENA region including the Gulf Cooperation Council markets.
IGI Dubai Subsidiary IGI Dubai Subsidiary is authorized as a category four entity by the DFSA and it operates as a marketing and intermediate office of IGI Bermuda in Dubai. Our Dubai operations constitute our Middle East hub and provide access to the MENA region including the Gulf Cooperation Council markets.
Within 30 days of such notification to the Authority, the Designated Insurer must furnish the Authority with a written report setting out all the particulars of the case that are available to it and within 45 days it must furnish a group capital and solvency return that reflects the Group ECR that has been prepared using post-loss data and unaudited financial statements for such period as the Authority shall require together with a declaration of solvency in respect of those statements.
Within 30 days of such notification to the BMA, the Designated Insurer and/or the Designated Holding Company (as applicable) must furnish the BMA with a written report setting out all the particulars of the case that are available to it and within 45 days it must furnish a group capital and solvency return that reflects the Group ECR that has been prepared using post-loss data and unaudited financial statements for such period as the BMA shall require together with a declaration of solvency in respect of those statements.
A company may not declare or pay a dividend, or make a distribution out of contributed surplus, if there are reasonable grounds for believing that: (a) the company is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due; or (b) the realizable value of the company’s assets would thereby be less than its liabilities.
A company may not declare or pay a dividend, or make a distribution out of contributed surplus, if there are reasonable grounds for believing that: (a) the company is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due; or (b) the realizable value of the company’s assets would thereby be less than its liabilities. 76 Table of contents Economic Substance.
The Designated Insurer is required to file with the Authority the group statutory financial statements and the audited group GAAP financial statements with the Authority within 5 months from the end of the relevant financial year (or such longer period, not exceeding eight months, as the Authority may specifically permit).
The Designated Insurer and/or the Designated Holding Company is required to file with the BMA the group statutory financial statements and the audited group GAAP financial statements with the BMA within 5 months from the end of the relevant financial year (or such longer period, not exceeding eight months, as the BMA may specifically permit).
History and Development of the Company General International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. was incorporated on October 28, 2019 under the laws of Bermuda as an exempted company solely for the purpose of effectuating the Business Combination (as defined below), which was consummated on March 17, 2020, at which time we became a public company.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY A. History and Development of the Company General International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. was incorporated on October 28, 2019 under the laws of Bermuda as an exempted company solely for the purpose of effectuating a business combination, which was consummated on March 17, 2020, at which time we became a public company.
The Group Rules define a “significant event” as an event which in the opinion of the parent board occurred (a) after year-end but before the filing date of the FCR or (b) after the filing date and publication of the FCR, and has or will have a material impact on the information contained in the FCR regarding the insurance group’s operations (including, but not limited to, acquisitions, divestitures, or new lines of business entered into) and occurred (i) after year-end but before the date the FCR was filed and (ii) after the filing date and publication of the FCR. 67 Table of contents Group Solvency Self-Assessment (GSSA).
The Group Rules define a “significant event” as an event which in the opinion of the parent board occurred (a) after year-end but before the filing date of the FCR or (b) after the filing date and publication of the FCR, and has or will have a material impact on the information contained in the FCR regarding the insurance group’s operations (including, but not limited to, acquisitions, divestitures, or new lines of business entered into) and occurred (i) after year-end but before the date the FCR was filed and (ii) after the filing date and publication of the FCR.
The statutory financial statements do not form a part of the public records maintained by the BMA but the GAAP financial statements are available for public inspection. 65 Table of contents Declaration of Compliance.
The statutory financial statements do not form a part of the public records maintained by the BMA but the GAAP financial statements are available for public inspection. Declaration of Compliance.
We have a worldwide focus for our marine liability portfolio. Specialty Short-tail Segment Energy Our energy businesses represented approximately 20.7% and 21.2% of our GWP for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We have a worldwide focus for our marine liability portfolio. Specialty Short-tail Segment Energy Our energy businesses represented approximately 20.7% and 20.7% of our GWP for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
IGI Europe’s draft financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 also reflect the foregoing capital adequacy and solvency margin requirements, as well as IGI Europe’s actual statutory capital surplus, which exceeded Solvency II regulatory requirements by 157%.
IGI Europe’s draft financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 also reflect the foregoing capital adequacy and solvency margin requirements, as well as IGI Europe’s actual statutory capital surplus, which exceeded Solvency II regulatory requirements by 83%.
Both the annual group statutory financial return and the capital and solvency return must be submitted to the Authority by the Designated Insurer within five months after its financial year end (or such longer period, not exceeding eight months, as the Authority may specifically permit) (the “Filing Date”).
Both the annual group statutory financial return and the capital and solvency return must be submitted to the BMA by the Designated Insurer or the Designated Holding Company (as applicable) within five months after its financial year end (or such longer period, not exceeding eight months, as the BMA may specifically permit) (the “Filing Date”).
We cover cargo for physical loss or damage while in transit by air, land or sea for importers, exporters and manufacturers. We have a worldwide focus for our marine cargo portfolio. Contingency Our contingency line of business represented approximately 3.7% and 2.9% of our gross written premium for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We cover cargo for physical loss or damage while in transit by air, land or sea for importers, exporters and manufacturers. We have a worldwide focus for our marine cargo portfolio. Contingency Our contingency line of business represented approximately 5.1% and 3.7% of our gross written premium for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
In addition, the BMA may, after consultation with other competent authorities, determine whether an insurance group, for which the BMA is the group supervisor, is an internationally active insurance group under the Insurance Act.
In addition, the BMA may, after consultation with other competent authorities, determine whether an insurance group, for which the BMA is the group supervisor, is an IAIG under the Insurance Act.
Every insurance group is required to prepare and submit, on an annual basis, group financial statements prepared in accordance with either the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) or generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that apply in Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States of America (or such other GAAP or international standards as the Authority may recognize), together with group statutory financial statements.
Every insurance group is required to prepare and submit, on an annual basis, group financial statements prepared in accordance with either the international financial reporting standards or generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) that apply in Canada, the UK or the United States of America (or such other GAAP or international standards as the BMA may recognize), together with group statutory financial statements.
Before 71 Table of contents issuing a notice of objection, the BMA is required to serve upon the person concerned a preliminary written notice stating the BMA’s intention to issue formal notice of objection.
Before issuing a notice of objection, the BMA is required to serve upon the person concerned a preliminary written notice stating the BMA’s intention to issue formal notice of objection.
Every group capital and solvency return submitted by a Designated Insurer on behalf of its group must be accompanied by a declaration signed by two directors of the group’s parent company (one of which may be the chief executive) and either the chief risk or chief financial officer of the parent company declaring that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the return fairly represents the financial condition of the insurance group in all material respects.
Every group capital and solvency return submitted by the Designated Insurer and/or Designated Holding Company on behalf of its group must be accompanied by a declaration signed by two directors of the group’s parent company or Designated Holding Company (as applicable), being the chief executive and either the chief risk or chief financial officer, declaring that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the return fairly represents the financial condition of the insurance group in all material respects.
We invest these reserves primarily in fixed maturity investments. We manage most of our investment portfolio in-house, with the exception of approximately $23.8 million as of December 31, 2024 which is managed by a third-party investment advisor. Our investment team is responsible for implementing our investment strategy as set by the investment committee established by our management.
We invest these reserves primarily in fixed maturity investments. We manage most of our investment portfolio in-house, with the exception of approximately $25.3 million as of December 31, 2025 which is managed by a third-party investment advisor. Our investment team is responsible for implementing our investment strategy as set by the investment committee established by our management.
IGI Bermuda’s BMA-approved independent auditor is Ernst & Young Bermuda. Non-insurance Business. No Class 3B insurer may engage in non-insurance business unless that non-insurance business is ancillary to its core business.
IGI Bermuda’s BMA-approved independent auditor is Ernst & Young Bermuda. 68 Table of contents Non-insurance Business. No Class 3B insurer may engage in non-insurance business unless that non-insurance business is ancillary to its core business.
Designated Insurers are required to give written notice to the BMA of the fact that a person has become or ceased to be an officer of the parent company of the insurance group within 45 days of becoming aware of such fact.
Designated Insurers and Designated Holding Companies are required to give written notice to the BMA of the fact that a person has become or ceased to be an officer of the parent company of the insurance group or the Designated Holding Company, as applicable, within 45 days of becoming aware of such fact.
A Designated Insurer must immediately notify the Authority upon reaching a view that there is a likelihood of the insurance group or any member of the group becoming insolvent (i.e. breaching a regulatory capital requirement applicable to the insurance group or any member) or if the Designated Insurer knows or has reason to believe that a reportable “event” has occurred.
A Designated Insurer and/or Designated Holding Company (as applicable) must immediately notify the BMA upon reaching a view that there is a likelihood of the insurance group or any member of the group becoming insolvent (i.e. breaching a regulatory capital requirement applicable to the insurance group or any member) or if the Designated Insurer and/or the Designated Holding Company (as applicable) knows or has reason to believe that a reportable “event” has occurred.
The procedures must also be documented, readily available for supervisory review and maintained by the parent company or the Designated Insurer in a form readily accessible to the Authority for a period of five years. Independent Approved Auditor.
The procedures must also be documented, readily available for supervisory review and maintained by the parent company or the Designated Insurer and/or the Designated Holding Company (as applicable) in a form readily accessible to the BMA for a period of five years. Independent Approved Auditor.
Neither the statutory financial return nor the capital and solvency return is available for public inspection. Quarterly Financial Return . A Designated Insurer is required to prepare and file quarterly group financial returns with the Authority on or before the last day of the months May, August and November of each year.
Neither the statutory financial return nor the capital and solvency return is available for public inspection. Quarterly Financial Return . A Designated Insurer and/or a Designated Holding Company (as applicable) is required to prepare and file quarterly group financial returns with the BMA on or before the last day of the months May, August and November of each year.