IGI eyes opportunities in dislocated reinsurance markets

Specialist commercial re/insurer  International General Insurance Holdings (IGI) enjoyed growth and higher profits in 2022 despite significant natural catastrophes and volatility. Its CEO described the market as robust with opportunities driven by dislocation in reinsurance.

The company made a profit of $85.5 million, a solid increase on the $43.6 million it made a year earlier.

Its gross written premiums grew slightly to $581.8 million last year, compared with $545.6 million a year earlier.

The combined ration was 78.5%, also an improvement on the 86.4% it posted in 2021.

IGI Chairman and CEO Wasef Jabsheh (pictured) said: “IGI finished its 20th anniversary year with excellent results across the board, marked by continued profitable growth, diversification and consistent execution of our strategy, reflected in a 78.5% combined ratio and 22.7% core operating return on average shareholders’ equity for the full year. This is particularly gratifying given the many challenges our industry faced during 2022, including significant natural catastrophes, rising financial and social inflation, currency volatility, and political instability.

“So far in 2023, the market overall continues to be robust, though there remains wide variation in terms and conditions by line of business and geography. We expect the dislocation in reinsurance markets that was evident in the lead up to the January renewals will result in plenty of opportunity for us to continue to achieve profitable growth.

“While our industry continues to be challenged on many levels, IGI, as always, remains focused on consistently executing our strategy, growing our company, and being a reliable and trusted partner to our clients. We have a demonstrated ability to successfully manage the cyclicality and inherent volatility of our business. We are excited and confident about our future and to continuing our commitment to delivering value to our customers and our shareholders over the long term.”

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