Enstar Completes Transaction With AXA XL

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Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) has successfully completed a transaction with AXA XL to provide adverse development cover. This entails the assumption of reinsurance losses incurred on or before December 31, 2019, covering a diversified mix of global casualty and professional lines. The premium is equivalent to 90% of $1.550 billion in loss reserves, amounting to $1.395 billion. The subsidiary provides 90% protection on two layers, with AXA XL retaining 10%. The transaction was finalized following regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions.

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• Successful completion of a significant reinsurance transaction with AXA XL.
• Assumed reinsurance losses valued at a premium of $1.395 billion.
• Diversification of coverage across global casualty and professional lines.

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR) announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with AXA XL, a division of AXA, to provide adverse development cover.

In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary assumed reinsurance losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of global casualty and professional lines for a premium equal to the transfer of loss reserves of 90% of $1.550 billion (or $1.395 billion).

Enstar’s subsidiary is providing 90% protection (with AXA XL retaining 10%) on two layers, the first providing $1.550 billion of cover in excess of a $9.438 billion retention and the second providing an additional $1.0 billion of cover in excess above $11.363 billion.

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

About Enstar

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 100 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the Enstar Group and AXA XL transaction on May 3, 2021?

The transaction is significant as it allows Enstar to assume reinsurance losses for a premium of $1.395 billion, enhancing its market position in global casualty and professional lines.

What was the premium amount associated with the Enstar Group transaction?

The premium associated with the transaction is equivalent to 90% of $1.550 billion in loss reserves, amounting to $1.395 billion.

How much coverage does Enstar provide in the AXA XL transaction?

Enstar provides 90% protection on two layers: $1.550 billion in excess of $9.438 billion retention and an additional $1.0 billion above $11.363 billion.

When was the Enstar Group transaction with AXA XL completed?

The transaction was completed on May 3, 2021, following necessary regulatory approvals.