International General Insurance (NASDAQ:IGIC), through its principal operating subsidiary IGI International Insurance Company Limited, is a global underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products. Founded in 1992 in Bermuda by Gilbert C. Cassidy Jr., the company has built a reputation for targeted underwriting solutions in markets often underserved by mainstream carriers. IGI’s business model centers on disciplined risk selection and bespoke policy structures, catering to clients across a spectrum of industry sectors.
IGI’s product suite spans casualty, property, marine and energy lines, as well as professional indemnity and specialty coverages such as aviation, cyber liability and political risk insurance. The company offers both primary insurance and facultative reinsurance, structuring tailored programmes that address complex exposures. IGI’s underwriting philosophy emphasizes rigorous risk assessment, leveraging actuarial analytics and in-house expertise to manage loss ratios and maintain favorable combined ratios over economic cycles.
Headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda, IGI has developed a global footprint with regional offices in the United Kingdom, Dubai and Singapore, supported by distribution networks across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific. This geographic diversity allows IGI to respond to local market needs while sharing insights and capacity across jurisdictions. The insurer’s presence in Lloyd’s of London and domiciles such as Bermuda ensure access to well-capitalized markets and regulatory frameworks familiar to multinational clients.
The leadership team combines industry veterans in underwriting, actuarial science and risk management. Guided by a board of directors with backgrounds in global insurance and capital markets, IGI’s executive suite is focused on disciplined growth, strategic partnerships and investment in digital underwriting platforms. With this approach, the company aims to maintain underwriting profitability while expanding its specialty offerings in emerging and high-growth markets.
