Ark Underwriting
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Pre-tax income at the vehicle was $30mn in the first nine months of 2025. -
The sidecar renewed at $230mn for 2025.
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Ark's combined ratio included 25 points of catastrophe losses in Q1.
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Over 2024, four hurricanes added 13 points of cat-loss impact to the combined ratio.
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Stokes has been with Pillar for nearly four years.
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The combined ratio included 17 points of catastrophe losses in the third quarter.
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The carrier also reported a $16mn satellite loss during the quarter.
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The renewal included $130mn from White Mountains, considerably less than the $205mn Ark’s parent kicked in for 2023.
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The Bermuda sidecar was established last year to support property cat underwriting in a hard market.
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The carrier experienced three large claims in Q2 in the property and marine and energy lines of business.
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The reinsurance sidecar was formed in Q4 to provide collateralised reinsurance capacity for Ark's global cat portfolio.
