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Somerset Bridge Group Acquired By Arch

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May 6th, 2022

In August 2021 Somerset Bridge Group was Acquired by Arch Re.

Arch Re is a leading global A+ rated Reinsurer which currently operates in over twenty locations
worldwide.

William Soares, Head of Specialty for Arch Re said, “Somerset has been a client of Arch Re for 11 years, which gives us significant insight and confidence in the business and the team. This proposed acquisition supports our strategy of diversifying our sources of premium and allows for collaborative cycle management of the class over time.

“This transaction also anchors our UK motor coinsurance and reinsurance capacity with a fully integrated platform. Somerset brings strong product and distribution capabilities. Coupled with Arch’s analytical capabilities and capital management, the combination of our two firms will provide an enhanced proposition to our customers, stakeholders and third-party capital providers.”

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Somerset Bridge Group Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 11737836). Registered address: Lysander House Catbrain Lane, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS10 7TQ. VAT number 927 5766 80.

Sub-brand Company Information

Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 06334001) Registered address: Lysander House, (2nd Floor), Catbrain Lane Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7TQ. Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm Reference Number 477112. VAT number 927 5766 80.

Somerset Bridge Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 10427946) Registered address: Lysander House, Catbrain Lane, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, England, BS10 7TQ. VAT number 927 5766 80.

Somerset Bridge Shared Services Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 12252319). Registered address: Lysander House, Catbrain Lane, Bristol, England, BS10 7TQ. VAT number 927 5766 80.

Somerset Bridge Group is owned by Arch Re. Arch Re is a leading diversified reinsurer, with operations in most major global insurance centres.
Arch is a well-capitalised and secure provider of risk transfer solutions.