16 December 2025
Enstar Group LTD
10-K / April 29, 2025
Company Summary: Enstar Group Limited
Overview:
Enstar Group Limited is a Bermuda-incorporated insurance and reinsurance company specializing in acquiring and managing (re)insurance companies and portfolios, primarily within the run-off segment. The company’s strategy involves acquiring legacy insurance liabilities, managing claims, and generating returns through its investment activities.
Core Business Activities:
- Run-Off Insurance & Reinsurance: Enstar specializes in acquiring and managing insurance and reinsurance portfolios that have ceased writing new business, focusing on legacy liabilities and claims management.
- Portfolio Acquisitions: Completed nine significant run-off transactions in 2024, totaling approximately $4.3 billion of liabilities acquired. These transactions include structured deals with diverse products such as ILS and legacy solutions with major industry partners like QBE, AXIS, and Lloyd’s.
- Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS): Entered the ILS market to provide innovative capital relief solutions for investors, supporting the company’s strategic growth.
- Regulatory & Capital Management: Manages complex compliance environments, maintains strong actuarial and governance expertise, and rationalizes global corporate structures for operational efficiency.
Assets & Investment Activities:
- As of December 31, 2024, the company’s investments in partnerships, funds, and direct holdings totaled approximately $841 million in assets under management, including investments managed by affiliates of Stone Point Capital and other related entities.
- The company has invested in various funds managed by Stone Point and its affiliates, holding significant interests in certain funds and direct investments, including:
- $52 million in Stone Point Credit Corporation
- $36 million in Mitchell TopCo Holdings
- $222 million in Evergreen Parent L.P.
- Equity and debt stakes in Monument Re and other investment vehicles.
- It owns a 24.6% stake in Monument Re, and owns non-voting shares linked to other affiliates and funds.
Customer & Market Presentation:
- The company primarily services institutional investors, fund managers, and reinsurance counterparties rather than individual customers.
- As of April 28, 2025, there are approximately 14.9 million voting ordinary shares outstanding, with a market value of approximately $3.4 billion based on a share price of $305.70.
Employees & Recognized People:
- The company employs a small, highly specialized workforce and executive team, including several experienced board members with extensive backgrounds in insurance, risk management, law, finance, and corporate governance.
- As of the latest filings, the company does not explicitly state the total number of employees but emphasizes a high level of expertise among its leadership and board.
Financial Summary:
- The company generates revenue primarily through gains on its legacy portfolios and investments rather than underwriting premiums.
- For fiscal year ending December 31, 2024:
- Reported Revenue: Not explicitly provided in the excerpt.
- Net income: Not explicitly provided, but significant income is implied from successful acquisitions and restructuring activities.
- Market capitalization as of June 28, 2024, was approximately $3.4 billion.
Additional Key Details:
- Enstar is a "well-known seasoned issuer" with filings regularly completed with SEC.
- The company is listed on NASDAQ under multiple securities, including ordinary shares (ESGR), depositary shares, and preferred stock series.
- The company's corporate governance includes policies on clawbacks, insider trading, and director indemnification.
- As of April 2025, the company’s largest beneficial owners include Stone Point Capital LLC (9.7%) and major institutional investors like The Vanguard Group (8.6%) and BlackRock (6.4%).
In summary:
Enstar Group Limited operates at the intersection of legacy insurance liabilities and investment management, utilizing its expertise in claims, structured transactions, and asset management to produce returns for shareholders. It has a significant presence in Bermuda, engages in complex run-off acquisitions, and holds substantial investments across various funds and related entities.
