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Chaucer Group

Chaucer Group

Insurance company

Chaucer Group is an international specialty insurance and reinsurance group. It is headquartered in London, with offices overseas.

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History

The company was established by Bob Laslett in 1987. It was subsequently listed on the London Stock Exchange. It was then acquired by Hanover Insurance for £313 million in April 2011.[2] It was the subject of a management buyout supported by Growth Capital Partners in February 2014.[3]

Chaucer was acquired by China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation (China Re) for $950m (£766m) in 2018.[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Chaucer Group names new CEO". Insurance Business Magazine. 17 January 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Hanover buys Chaucer for £313m". Insurance Times. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  3. [3]
    "GCP back buyout of Chaucer Group Limited". Growth Capital. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Chaucer CEO exits to pursue 'opportunities'". Post Online. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  5. [5]
    "China Re Completes Purchase of Chaucer Holdings from Hanover Insurance". Insurance Journal. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2024.


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