The Alternative Group of Companies through wholly-owned subsidiaries of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL), specializes in structuring and managing cutting-edge alternative market solutions.
Discover the advantages of our seamless, client-centric approach to developing innovative and flexible programs designed to meet your evolving needs.
Alternative risk financing solutions
For clients seeking alternative risk financing solutions, the extensive expertise of our team of experienced professionals at the Alternative Group of Companies is second to none. Our group of specialists has a deep understanding of the alternative market and captive programs and is dedicated to structuring an effective program for you on a timely basis.
In addition to facilitating excellent access to issuing paper and risk transfer, we focus on building collaborative relationships with our clients so we can continue to provide innovative solutions that address your risk management and financing needs.
In particular, the Alternative Group provides:
- Access to a Separate Account Facility through Alternative Re Limited; and
- Management services for clients' own alternative market companies through Alternative Underwriting Services, Ltd.
Separate Account Facilities: Alternative Re Limited
Alternative Re Limited operates as a Bermuda separate account company. The company facilitates client participation in the financial experience of risks relating to U.S. middle market companies, associations and industry groups.
Alternative Re offers a variety of account structures to individuals or groups seeking to participate in their primary liability risks through a separate account facility. We service a broad range of industry segments, including:
- Contractors: general and specialty
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Nursing homes
- Retail stores
- Manufacturers
- PEOs and temp staffing
The key features of our accounts include:
- Individual accounts: Minimum premium $1 million
- Group accounts: Minimum premium $2.5 million
- Retentions from $250,000 to $1 million
In addition to access to "A" rated carriers in the U.S. as well as to specialist service providers, our clients, their agents and brokers benefit from premier servicing, innovative and robust structuring, and our streamlined and flexible approach to managing and financing their risks.
Management Capabilities: Alternative Underwriting Services, Ltd.
Alternative Underwriting Services, Ltd. operates as a Bermuda management company and assists clients with the management of their independent wholly-owned separate account or captive companies. Through our truly unbundled approach, clients have the freedom to use their own select carrier and service providers.
The management services available include:
- Overseeing the licensing and registration of our clients' companies.
- The combination of our experience and close working relationship with local law firms and regulatory authorities has proven invaluable in coordinating and completing the incorporation and licensing process.
- Working in partnership with clients and their service providers to offer expert guidance on program structure.
- Providing full day-to-day program management, including contractual matters, collateral management, and management and financial reporting using systems specifically designed for separate account and captive company reporting.
- Coordinating with the clients' appointed primary carriers, TPAs, auditors, actuaries, legal advisers and investment managers.
Alternative Group of Companies
5th Floor, Wessex House
45 Reid Street
P.O. Box 929 HM HX
Hamilton, Bermuda
P: +441 278 9245
F: +441 278 9249
www.alternativegroup.bm
