The capital raise will support ERS as it becomes a diversified, specialist (re)insurer and builds on its recent backing of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1856.

The financing will accelerate ERS’ growth strategy and expansion into specialty (re)insurance business lines, allowing it to take advantage of the attractive market opportunity, subject to Lloyd’s business plan approval. In addition to the specialty business written out of Lloyd’s Syndicates 218 and 1856, ERS will launch a Bermuda-based specialty (re)insurance vehicle and an ILS manager over the coming months, both subject to Bermuda Monetary Authority approval.

ERS’ senior management team will be complemented by Kevin Kelley, who will be joining as non-Executive Chairman and brings a long-standing track-record in the industry.

Peter Bilsby, Chief Executive Officer of ERS, said: “Over the past months, we have been able to add Syndicate 1856 to the portfolio and attract some of the leading talent in the industry to drive growth. This capital raise will provide further support for our transition into a specialty (re)insurer, driven by an experienced management team, strong underwriting talent and the deployment of technology to enhance the client and broker experience. We look forward to working with Abry and continuing our partnership with Aquiline”.