About Torus

“The risks that Torus will underwrite will be large, site specific, unique and typically of the type where underwriting performance is improved by a data driven approach supported by extensive knowledge of the underlying asset.”  Mark McComiskey, Chairman Torus Insurance

Torus provides commercial, professional and specialty insurance and reinsurance products to a global client base through its UK, US and Bermuda based insurance subsidiaries.

Torus Insurance Holdings Limited is the Bermudian holding company of three insurance entities, Torus Insurance (UK) Ltd, an FSA regulated UK business, Torus Specialty Insurance Inc., a US excess and surplus lines insurer and Torus Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd, a Class-4 insurer domiciled in Hamilton Bermuda.

A.M. Best Rating

Torus’ financial strength rating A- (Excellent) “A.M. Best believes the Torus group’s consolidated risk-adjusted capitalization is likely to be maintained at a strong level, based on performance forecasts and A.M. Best’s specific insurance start-up criteria. In addition, risk selection and pricing is likely to benefit from the engineer site evaluations and technical pricing models that will be embedded in the group’s underwriting process.

A.M. Best believes the likelihood of successful execution of Torus’ business plan is enhanced by a senior management and underwriting team that has extensive experience in the insurance industry and the targeted classes of business.”

First Reserve Corporation

Torus has been initially capitalized by First Reserve, the leading private equity firm specializing in the energy industry. Throughout its 25 year history, First Reserve has developed an unparalleled reputation by investing exclusively in the energy industry and utilising its broad base of industry knowledge to benefit its portfolio companies and investors. First Reserve helps Torus shape its services and provides support for the growing business as it builds its own reputation in complex risk insurance.