Theme: Supporting smaller insurers to grow independently
- Backing to retain autonomy and independence
- Long-term growth planning
- Tools, insight, and capital strategy
At Newpoint Re, we believe that independence is worth protecting. For smaller insurers and mutuals, we are committed to helping them grow on their terms. Being independent shouldn’t mean being on your own, which is where Newpoint Re comes in.
We provide much more than capital or capacity. We build enduring partnerships which give independent smaller insurers, including carriers, cedents, mutuals, risk protection groups and captives, the strategic support, insight and tools they need to grow sustainably, without compromising who they are.
Capital With Commitment
Smaller insurers face various challenges – financial pressures, capacity limitations, and the risk of being approached and absorbed by larger players. Our role is to help them stay firmly in control of their future by offering backing that strengthens their independence and protects their identity.
As part of the Newpoint Re process, we triage every business at the outset to establish whether we are mutually a good fit and everything lines up for a long and prosperous partnership. Triage involves a structured, open assessment of the business, the risks, and where support is most needed. It’s a model we’ve honed to ensure we bring value beyond just the balance sheet. If a cedent’s fundamentals are strong and their vision is sound, we work to support them with the capital resilience and expert knowledge they need to grow over time. We call this precision backing.
Tools and Insight For Growth
Many smaller insurers have limited in-house tools to fully stress-test their portfolios or model emerging risks. At Newpoint Re, we can help with this. Our team, which includes actuarial, underwriting, and commercial expertise, works alongside cedents to bring robust analysis and insight to the table from day one.
Where other reinsurers might wait for a fully packaged deal, we’re more hands-on. If something’s missing, we work together to fill in the blanks, building forecasts, validating data, and identifying pressure points. It’s about finding the path forward through custom-built solutions, in partnership together.
Our heritage gives us a different lens through which to evaluate resilience and performance. We look at the full picture including the client’s fundamentals, their exposure to market trends, and the long-term viability of their risk strategy. It’s a level of diligence that helps us, and our cedents, make confident decisions.
A Shared Vision for the Long-Term
We don’t chase short-term wins. And we don’t work with partners who do. Sustainable, long-term outcomes are what drive us, aligning with cedents who share that vision. Our model is built on relationships, not transactions. That means mutual respect, straight-up communication, and an understanding that real progress can take time.
We also know that culture matters. We look for partners who value prudence and preparedness – those who understand the importance of building reserves, managing volatility, and growing carefully. With the right alignment, we can co-create custom growth strategies that benefit everyone, not just for today, but well into the future.
Because in this business, independence doesn’t mean going it alone. It thrives on enduring partnerships. And with the right partner, it means going further, on your own terms.