Greenlight Capital Re, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLRE) is a Bermuda-based publicly traded reinsurer specializing in property and casualty risk solutions. Established in 2016 as a spin-off of Greenlight Capital’s insurance and reinsurance operations, the company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, with an underwriting office in Stamford, Connecticut. Greenlight Re focuses on providing tailored reinsurance coverage through both treaty and facultative arrangements, drawing on deep underwriting expertise to serve primary insurers, program administrators, and other reinsurers.
The company’s reinsurance offerings span a broad spectrum of lines, including property catastrophe, casualty, specialty classes, marine and energy, and agriculture. Greenlight Re employs disciplined underwriting and risk management techniques, leveraging quantitative modeling and scenario analysis to structure excess-of-loss, quota share, and stop-loss programs. By maintaining a balanced portfolio across geographies and peril types, the company seeks to deliver consistent returns for its shareholders while preserving capital strength and financial resilience.
In addition to its reinsurance operations, Greenlight Capital Re operates a U.S.-based insurance subsidiary that underwrites primary casualty and specialty risks, including commercial general liability, professional liability, and excess & surplus lines. This platform, managed by experienced underwriting teams, offers customized policies to small- and mid-sized businesses, program managers, and niche market participants. The dual reinsurance and direct insurance model allows the company to capture a broader range of risk opportunities and retain greater control over portfolio composition.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Evan J. Kaufmann, Greenlight Capital Re has cultivated strategic relationships with international brokers and the Lloyd’s of London market, where it holds an interest in a syndicate. The company’s board includes seasoned insurance and financial professionals who guide its capital management, corporate governance, and growth initiatives. With a focus on underwriting discipline, operational efficiency, and prudent use of capital, Greenlight Re continues to expand its global footprint and adapt to evolving risk landscapes.
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