Arch Insurance North America Acquires Allianz’s U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment Insurance Businesses

Acquisition Enhances Middle Market Offerings Within Arch Insurance

NEW YORK, August 01, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arch Insurance North America (Arch Insurance), part of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) (Arch), today announced it has closed the acquisition of the U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses from Allianz originally announced on April 5. Nearly 500 former Allianz MidCorp and Entertainment employees have joined Arch and will provide continuity to clients and brokers as Arch Insurance focuses on growing its middle market offerings.

The new Arch MidCorp and Entertainment businesses will report to Mark Lange in the recently created role of Chief Middle Market Executive. Lange previously served as Chief Strategy Officer for Arch Insurance North America.

“We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals to Arch and look forward to earning the trust of their existing clients and distribution partners,” said Matt Shulman, CEO for Arch Insurance North America. “Under Mark’s leadership, we will continue to drive growth, deliver exceptional value to customers, create opportunities for our new colleagues and Pursue Better Together as a united team.”

Lange added: “I’m looking forward to working with this talented and experienced team to help build out Arch’s middle-market platform. One of our guiding principles throughout this transaction has been to emphasize continuity and to maintain a customer-centric mindset, and I know we’re all ready to hit the ground running.”

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisors to Arch, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as the Company’s legal advisor.

About Arch Insurance North America

Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., includes Arch’s insurance operations in the United States and Canada. Business in the U.S. is written by Arch Insurance Company, Arch Specialty Insurance Company, Arch Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Arch Indemnity Insurance Company. Business in Canada is written by Arch Insurance Canada Ltd.

About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $23.4 billion in capital at June 30, 2024. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward−looking statements. This release or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Arch Capital Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries may include forward−looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this release are forward−looking statements.

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Contacts

Arch Media:
Greg Hare
Arch Capital Services LLC
ghare@archgroup.com

Stephanie Perez
Arch Capital Services LLC
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