Samsung Hearth & Marine Insurance coverage (SFMI) has elevated its holding in insurance coverage firm the Canopius Group to 40% by buying one other 21% fairness stake.
The extra curiosity has been purchased from current shareholder Fidentia Fortuna Holdings, led by US non-public fairness agency Centerbridge Companions.
This represents SFMI’s third funding within the group, with preliminary investments in 2019 and 2020.
Completion of this deal is contingent upon customary closing situations together with regulatory approvals.
Fenchurch Advisory Companions provided monetary advisory companies to Canopius and Fidentia Fortuna Holdings, whereas Macquarie Capital offered monetary recommendation to SFMI.
Canopius Group CEO Neil Robertson stated: “We’re delighted that SFMI has chosen to extend its shareholding in Canopius. Their continued assist displays a shared confidence in our long-term technique and the worth we purpose to create.
“SFMI has been a trusted associate since its preliminary funding, and we stay up for deepening our relationship as we proceed to construct a resilient and forward-looking enterprise.”
SFMI CEO Munhwa Lee acknowledged: “This extra funding goes past a monetary stake – it represents a strategic milestone towards elevated collaboration and shared worth creation. We stay dedicated to increasing our abroad footprint and driving innovation to evolve right into a top-tier world insurer.”
Based mostly in Seoul, SFMI is a non-life insurance coverage firm in South Korea.
It affords insurance coverage merchandise encompassing accident, car, fireplace, legal responsibility, long-term private safety, marine and private pensions.
Final month, SFMI collaborated with cyber insurer Cyberwrite to enhance SFMI’s cyber insurance coverage underwriting and threat administration capabilities.
In April, Canopius designated International Parametrics, a CelsiusPro firm, as a coverholder for its Lloyd’s Syndicate 4444.
