SiriusPoint Ltd

SiriusPoint Ltd. announced the appointment of Emily Yoo as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role, effective August 10, 2026. Ms. Yoo will join the Executive Leadership Team, overseeing Technology, Claims, Transformation, and operational excellence. This appointment reflects SiriusPoint's focus on strengthening and enhancing business performance.

SiriusPoint Ltd. announced the appointment of Mark Aspinall as Head of its new Fine Art & Specie team, effective January 2027. Based in London, Mr. Aspinall will be responsible for establishing and building a disciplined portfolio across high-value asset risks. He brings over 35 years of experience from the Lloyd's and London insurance markets, previously serving as Senior Underwriter at Liberty Specialty Markets. This strategic hire reflects SiriusPoint's continued focus on expanding targeted specialty capabilities for well-priced business and profitable growth.

SiriusPoint Ltd. announced the launch of a new Crisis Solutions class of business within its London Market Specialty division. Paul Beattie and Ed Winter have been appointed as joint Heads of Crisis Solutions, bringing deep underwriting expertise to lead the new offering, effective December 1, 2026. The team will initially focus on war, political violence, and terrorism risks, written through SiriusPoint Syndicate 1945, reflecting growing demand and the company's ambition to expand its position in specialty classes within the London Market.

SiriusPoint Ltd. held its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders on May 20, 2026. Shareholders elected two Class I directors, Susan L. Cross and Sabra R. Purtill, to serve until the 2029 annual general meeting. Additionally, shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on an advisory basis, appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor, and approved the SiriusPoint SharePlan.

SiriusPoint Ltd. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with a significant increase in net income and earnings per share, alongside an improved combined ratio. The company also completed the sale of its 49% equity stake in Arcadian Risk Capital Ltd. and finalized the acquisition of Assist America Inc. These strategic transactions and robust underwriting performance contributed to the positive quarterly outcome.

SiriusPoint Ltd. reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income available to common shareholders of $100 million and an annualized return on equity of 17.4%. The company achieved an operating return on equity of 15.3%, operating at the top end of its target range, and significantly improved its Core combined ratio to 88.9%. Strategic growth was seen in Insurance & Services premiums, which increased by 8%, while the company maintained discipline in Reinsurance with a 10% decrease in premiums. SiriusPoint also announced an increase in its 2026 share repurchase commitment to $174 million and highlighted recent 'A' ratings upgrades from S&P, AM Best, and Fitch, underscoring its strong financial position.

SiriusPoint Ltd. announced its plan to release first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The company will host a conference call, including a Q&A session, to discuss these results at 8:30 am ET on Friday, May 8, 2026. Investors can access the live webcast via the company's website or by dialing in, with a replay available until May 22, 2026.

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded SiriusPoint Ltd.'s core insurance operating subsidiaries' long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings to 'A' from 'A-', and the holding company's rating to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. This marks the company's third ratings upgrade this year, with a stable outlook. S&P highlighted SiriusPoint's de-risking efforts in underwriting and investment portfolios, consistent performance, and improved capital position as key drivers for the upgrade, noting the company's robust underwriting results and strong capital levels.

AM Best has upgraded SiriusPoint's Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and its Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings. This upgrade follows a similar action by Fitch Ratings earlier this year, reinforcing the company's financial strength. AM Best cited SiriusPoint's disciplined underwriting, prudent capital management, de-risking of its investment portfolio, and reduction in catastrophe exposure as key factors for the upgrade.