Alterra Europe – Single Company Project

This webpage has been created to guide stakeholders through Alterra Group’s Irish “Single Company Project”. This involved the merger by acquisition of Alterra Reinsurance Europe plc (formerly known as Alterra Reinsurance Europe Limited) (“Alterra Reinsurance”) and Alterra Europe plc (formerly known as Alterra Europe Limited) (“Alterra Europe”).

Merger Date – 31 October 2011 at 11.59 pm

The Irish High Court confirmed the occurrence of the merger with effect from 31 October 2011 at 11.59 pm (Irish time).

From the month starting 1 November 2011, the surviving company is Alterra Europe and it has assumed all the obligations of Alterra Reinsurance. Alterra Reinsurance has been dissolved, by order of the Irish High Court.

Alterra Europe underwrites insurance and reinsurance business from its head office in Dublin, as well as from its branch offices in London and Zurich.

Where Can I Access More Information?

The Alterra Group press release in relation to the merger can be found here.

A copy of the communication letter issued to Brokers can be found here, this details the rationale for the Single Company Project.

A copy of the Order of the Irish High Court, given on 6 October 2011, is available here. This includes a copy of the Terms of Merger upon which the merger became effective on 31 October 2011.

Who Do I Contact If I Have Any Questions?

Walker Rainey,
Managing Director
Alterra Capital Europe Limited
T +353 1 416 1501
walker.rainey@alterra-eu.com

Michelle Moore,
Risk & Compliance Officer
Alterra Capital Europe Limited
T. +353 1 416 1502
michelle.moore@alterra-eu.com