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Lancashire Appoints New CFO; Announces Special Dividend and Q3 Results

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What happened

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Lancashire appointed Kershaw as Group CFO, with Paul Gregory serving as Group Chief Underwriting Officer. The company reported that its underwriting and financial momentum continued through the third quarter of 2026, keeping the specialty insurer on track to deliver a return on equity in the high teens for the full year. Lancashire announced a $182 million special dividend, equivalent to $0.75 per share, scheduled for early December.

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Why it matters

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The company reported gross premiums written totaled $1.8 billion year to date, with insurance premiums increasing 5% due to growth in energy and marine business. The strong performance supported the dividend payout and reflected a portfolio renewal price index of 93%, indicating anticipated rate reductions.

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Who's involved

  • KershawGroup Chief Financial Officer for Lancashire
  • LancashireSpecialty insurer reporting strong Q3 performance
  • Paul GregoryGroup Chief Underwriting Officer at Lancashire

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  • LancashireSpeculative

    The 5% increase in insurance premiums might raise costs for insured businesses.

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