Bishop Street Underwriters Acquires Ethos Specialty's Transactional Liability Unit

Deal News | Nov 11, 2024 | Globenewswire

Bishop Street Underwriters Acquires Ethos Specialty's Transactional Liability Unit

Bishop Street Underwriters, a portfolio company of RedBird Capital Partners, has acquired Ethos Specialty's Transactional Liability unit to enhance its expanding platform. Ethos provides risk management solutions related to transactions, including Representations and Warranties and Tax insurance. The acquisition aims to bolster Bishop Street's specialized client solutions and underwriting profitability while maintaining the integrity and service level of Ethos's existing operations. The transaction will also facilitate operational and technological investments in Ethos, leading to improved efficiency and service quality. The acquisition is part of Bishop Street's broader strategy of assembling high-caliber insurance providers under one platform, with significant growth opportunities envisaged. Despite the acquisition, financial details remain undisclosed. This development continues Bishop Street’s focus on building a multi-boutique platform in the specialty property and casualty markets. The addition of Ethos follows several other strategic investments and partnerships that demonstrate Bishop Street's commitment to best-in-class insurance operating models.

Sectors

  • Insurance
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • United States – Both Bishop Street Underwriters and Ethos Specialty operate within the U.S., and the announcement references New York, indicating the geographical relevance.

Industry

  • Insurance – This article discusses an acquisition within the insurance industry, specifically focusing on transactional liability insurance.
  • Private Equity – RedBird Capital Partners, an investment firm, is a participant in this acquisition, highlighting private equity interest and involvement in the insurance sector.

Financials

  • undisclosed – Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Bishop Street UnderwritersBidding CompanyCompanyAcquirer of Ethos Specialty's Transactional Liability unit, focusing on specialty insurance markets.
Ethos SpecialtyTarget CompanyCompanyProvider of transactional liability insurance solutions, including R&W and Tax insurance.
RedBird Capital PartnersPE FirmCompanyPrivate equity firm that backs Bishop Street Underwriters, focusing on strategic investments in financial services.
Chad LevineCEO of Bishop Street UnderwritersPersonChief Executive Officer of Bishop Street Underwriters, overseeing the acquisition.
Navine AggarwalCEO of Ethos SpecialtyPersonChief Executive Officer of Ethos Specialty, key figure in the acquisition partnership.
Mike ZabikPartner at RedBird CapitalPersonPartner at RedBird Capital, contributed insights on the strategic impact of the acquisition.