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Validus Holdings
Validus Holdings began operations in 2005 under co-founders Edward Noonan and Jeffrey Consolino. The company writes insurance and reinsurance from its Pembroke...
Validus Holdings
Validus Holdings began operations in 2005 under co-founders Edward Noonan and Jeffrey Consolino. The company writes insurance and reinsurance from its Pembroke headquarters. Validus allocates across reinsurance, primary insurance, and investment portfolios that include fixed income securities valued at $3.3 billion. It maintains 100 percent ownership of Validus Reinsurance, Talbot Holdings, Western World Insurance Group, and AlphaCat Managers. Geographic reach covers Bermuda, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The firm employs committees to approve and monitor investment and risk policies. It also holds interests in real estate assets including Validus House and a joint-venture resort development in Southampton, Bermuda. Ownership structure centers on full control of operating subsidiaries with select joint ventures such as the former PαCRe Ltd. partnership.
General information
Firm type
Insurance
Year founded
2005
AUM
10887 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
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Country
Bermuda
City
El Segundo
Corporate office
29 Richmond Road, Pembroke, HM 08, Bermuda
Additional offices
Hamilton, Bermuda · Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States
Principals
Edward Noonan
Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO
Jeffrey Consolino
Co-Founder, President, and CFO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Validus Holdings?
Edward Noonan serves as Chairman and CEO. Jeffrey Consolino serves as President and CFO. Investment policies are approved and monitored by a Finance Committee and a Risk Committee.
What asset classes does Validus Holdings deploy into?
The firm holds fixed maturity securities, private equity allocations, and real estate assets. It also maintains exposure to gold-focused funds through a prior joint venture.
Does Validus Holdings participate in fund commitments or direct deals?
Validus maintains direct ownership of operating subsidiaries and selected real estate investments. It has used joint venture structures for specific exposures.
Where does Validus Holdings maintain offices?
Headquarters sit at 29 Richmond Road in Pembroke, Bermuda. Additional offices operate in Hamilton, Bermuda and Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
What is Validus Holdings known posture on co-investments?
The firm has entered joint ventures such as the PαCRe Ltd. arrangement with Paulson & Co. It also participates in club-style real estate developments.
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