OUR BUSINESS

A global platform designed to perform

We are a global reinsurer delivering Treaty, Facultative and Structured solutions across Life and Non-Life through regional underwriting platforms, backed by international capital, underwriting discipline, and deep technical expertise.

Credibility you can rely on

Internationally capitalised. Underwriting-led. Built for long-term performance

Led by experienced underwriting teams, we operate with a clear risk appetite, disciplined limits, and robust governance across global markets. We pair proactive communication with timely decisions, supported by transparent underwriting and a long-term portfolio focus.

Technical rigour, embedded throughout the process.
Our approach is grounded in pricing discipline, actuarial modelling, exposure and aggregate management, and wording quality, with oversight built in from submission to bound.

A dependable risk transfer partner to insurers, MGAs, brokers, and programme partners. Helping manage volatility, deploy capital efficiently, and build sustainable portfolios through well-structured solutions.

Why choose Ocean Re?

  • Disciplined underwriting with clear risk appetite

  • Actuarial rigour and portfolio oversight

  • Flexible solutions across Treaty, Facultative and Structured Solutions

  • International capital backing, conservative solvency

  • Long-term partnership for stable, repeatable outcomes

  • Responsive decisions and clear communication

Core Reinsurance Lines

A collaborative approach to every risk

Every risk is unique, and we assess each opportunity on its merits. Aligning to client needs and portfolio objectives, with disciplined underwriting, strong actuarial support, and clear governance.

We focus on risks that are understandable, measurable, and manageable. Working closely with brokers and cedants, we deliver equitable terms, responsive solutions, and stable outcomes.

Core structures include:

  • Proportional – Quota share and surplus arrangements
  • Non-proportional – Excess of loss and aggregate protections
  • Facultative – Selective placements for complex risks and defined exposures
  • Structured solutions – Bespoke structures for Fronting programmes and Captives

LIFE, HEALTH & PERSONAL ACCIDENT

Protection reinsurance for long-term stability

We provide Group Life, Health and Personal Accident reinsurance designed to strengthen portfolio quality, stabilise earnings, and support sustainable growth across group and protection businesses.

We support portfolios with disciplined capacity and flexible structures. Our approach is underwriting-led. Focused on clear benefits, defined exposures, and consistent performance. Built for long-term partnership rather than opportunistic volume.

Capabilities include:

  • Group life and death-in-service benefits
  • Total & Permanent Disability (TPDs) and related benefits
  • Critical illness, Protection and Employee benefits
  • Health and morbidity-driven portfolios
  • Personal accident and event-based covers
  • Proportional, non-proportional and facultative structures

Coverage availability varies by programme type, structure and territory.

Non-Life Reinsurance

Risk structures built on clarity, delivered with discipline

We provide global Treaty and Facultative solutions across Property, Marine, Casualty, Surety and Specialty lines, supported by deep technical capability and responsive execution.

Non-life treaty is the core of our portfolio and long-term client partnerships, complemented by selective facultative participation where exposures are well-defined and risks are technically priced. We prioritise exposure clarity, disciplined structure design, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Key classes include:

  • Property – Fire & Engineering
  • Marine & Specialty – Hull, Cargo, Liability, War, Terrorism and Political Violence
  • Casualty – Financial Lines (D&O, PI, E&O), Cyber, General & Professional Liability
  • Surety & Credit – Contract & Commercial, Credit & Political Risk, Other
  • Parametric Risk Transfer – Trigger-based and index-linked solutions

Delivered through proportional and non-proportional structures.

Structured Solutions

Transparent structures for multi-territory Growth

Bespoke captive and fronting solutions built for scalability, strong governance, and predictable outcomes.

We provide structured risk-transfer solutions for partners seeking sophisticated programme design, market access, and operational clarity. Built for efficient placement and reliable administration, our structures are monitored consistently. So they remain durable and perform through market cycles and portfolio evolution.

Solutions include:

  • Captive reinsurance support and optimisation
  • Fronting and delegated authority programmes
  • Layered and aggregate protections
  • Multi-line and multi-territory frameworks

Each structure is designed with transparency and operational readiness at its core. Clear governance, reporting and operational oversight are embedded from day one.

Regional Underwriting Platforms

Global reach, delivered with local market understanding

We operate through several regional underwriting platforms. Built to reflect local market dynamics while maintaining a consistent underwriting philosophy and governance framework.

This model enables responsive decisions and strong broker and client relationships, supported by group-wide portfolio oversight. It ensures local underwriting is aligned to group appetite, structure standards, and long-term value creation.

By combining global reach with local expertise, we deliver clear partner propositions and consistent execution. Wherever the risk sits. Built for proximity, accountability, and long-term partnership.

Talk to one of our underwriters

Whether you’re seeking capacity, portfolio protection, or a bespoke solution, our underwriting teams are ready to engage.

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