Brit reveals details of Chaucer offer
Brit Insurance has revealed further details of its possible offer for Chaucer Holdings.
The group has confirmed a proposal to the board of Chaucer in the following terms: 0.23 new Brit ordinary shares for every existing Chaucer share; a recommendation from the Board of Chaucer.
The proposed all-share deal would result in Chaucer shareholders owning approximately 29% of the enlarged business and Chaucer says it is currently discussing terms with a number of shareholders.
Meanwhile, in a trading update, Chaucer has announced an increase in Syndicate 1084′s total capacity, to £626 million for 2009.
The rise represents a 30% increase on the 2008 capacity and a 15% increase on the £545 million capacity announced at the time of the firm’s January 2009 fund raising.
Lloyd’s has already approved a revised business plan and as a result, underwriting interests supported by Chaucer’s own capital will increase to £573 million for 2009.
The insurer says it has increased the underwriting capacity of Syndicate 1084 in response to positive market conditions, particularly in the property, motor and energy markets.
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