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4 July 2019Insurance

SOBC DARAG acquires Vermont-based risk retention group

SOBC DARAG, a subsidiary of run-off specialist DARAG UK, has acquired Innovative Physicians Solutions (IPS) risk retention group (RRG), having received regulatory approval in Vermont.

SOBC DARAG is a joint venture between US-based run-off specialist SOBC and European legacy acquirer DARAG.

As part of the agreement, Mark Tabler, the current COO of IPS, will transfer to SOBC DARAG.

Stephanie Mocatta, CEO of SOBC DARAG, said: “This is our second acquisition in Vermont of a risk retention group (“RRG”) in recent months and our fourth overall. We continue to provide market-leading solutions for true finality for members of RRGs and are pleased to be building upon previously completed transactions, including the acquisition of American Safety.

"I would also like to welcome Mark Tabler to SOBC DARAG and look forward to working with him to ensure Innovative Physicians Solutions policyholders retain the highest level of service.”

Tabler said: “The RRG has served its member insureds in a serviceable, respectful and responsible manner over the past 15 years. It was my pleasure to serve as the COO of the RRG. I have full faith and confidence in SOBC DARAG to run out the company in a manner that will be fitting and serviceable to all the members.”

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