Arch MI to Acquire RMIC Companies, Inc.

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Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) Announces Acquisition of RMIC Companies, Inc. with $1 Billion Risk in Force Portfolio. The acquisition will integrate RMIC's run-off mortgage insurance business into Arch MI's existing U.S. primary mortgage portfolio, creating significant expense and capital synergies. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2024, subject to regulatory approval.

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arch U.S. MI Holdings (Arch MI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RMIC Companies, Inc. (RMIC) and its subsidiaries that together comprise the run-off mortgage insurance business of Old Republic International Corporation.

Once the transaction is closed, RMIC’s $1 billion risk in force (RIF) portfolio will be integrated into Arch MI’s existing U.S. primary mortgage portfolio, which had a RIF of $75.9 billion at Sept. 30, 2023.

“Our ability to leverage the scale of our platform to gain significant expense and capital synergies makes this an attractive financial transaction for Arch,” said David Gansberg, Chief Executive Officer of Arch’s Global Mortgage Group. “Our teams are experienced and proficient at acquiring and integrating mortgage insurance companies, which we expect will help us quickly maximize the value of this acquisition.”

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2024 and is subject to regulatory approval.

Jefferies LLC served as Arch’s financial advisor and Eversheds Sutherland served as Arch’s legal advisor.

About Arch MI

Arch MI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., is a leading provider of private insurance covering mortgage credit risk in the U.S. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Arch MI's mission is to protect lenders against credit risk, while extending the possibility of responsible home ownership to qualified borrowers. Arch MI’s flagship mortgage insurer, Arch Mortgage Insurance Company, is licensed to write mortgage insurance in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit archmi.com.

About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $18.0 billion in capital at Sept. 30, 2023. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What did Arch U.S. MI Holdings announce?

Arch MI, a subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., announced the acquisition of RMIC Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries, integrating RMIC's $1 billion risk in force portfolio into its existing U.S. primary mortgage portfolio.

When is the transaction expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2024, pending regulatory approval.

Who served as Arch's financial advisor for the acquisition?

Jefferies LLC served as Arch's financial advisor for the acquisition.