Chaucer Group
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Reinsurance |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founders | Bob Laslett |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Richard Milner (CEO)[1] |
| Website | www |
Chaucer Group is an international specialty insurance and reinsurance group. It is headquartered in London, with offices overseas.
History
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Chaucer Group names new CEO". Insurance Business Magazine. 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Hanover buys Chaucer for £313m". Insurance Times. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "GCP back buyout of Chaucer Group Limited". Growth Capital. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Chaucer CEO exits to pursue 'opportunities'". Post Online. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "China Re Completes Purchase of Chaucer Holdings from Hanover Insurance". Insurance Journal. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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