In the wake of the catastrophic 2004-2005 hurricane seasons, the industry recapitalized itself with a deluge of new companies based in Bermuda. The companies listed here were formed in late 2005 or early 2006 to replenish the industry's reinsurance capacity.
Amlin Bermuda-- $1 Billion
Ariel Re-- $1 Billion
Arrow Capital Re -- $500 Million
CIG Re -- $450 Million
Flagstone Re -- $750 Million
Harbor Point -- $1.5 Billion
Hiscox -- $500 Million
Lancashire Insurance -- $1 Billion
New Castle Re -- $500 Million
Omega Specialty -- $170 Million
Validus-- $1 Billion
Subtotal -- $8.3 Billion
Sidecars -- $4.96 Billion
Total -- $13.33 Billion
Source: Company reports, ratings agencies
January 1, 2008
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