2024 Annual Report and Accounts
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Introduction
Who are we?
Conduit Re is a
We have proven experience across our business to make dynamic decisions throughout the market cycle. We use differentiated technology to provide insight and bespoke solutions to support our clients.
We have a strong balance sheet that is well capitalised for future growth.
We operate from a single location with a disciplined and collaborative culture.
Social responsibility and inclusiveness are at the core of how we operate.
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Contents
In this report...
Internships and Scholarships
Find out more on page 23.
Employees in the Community
Find out more on page 29.
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S T R A T E G I C R E P O R T
- CEO's Report
- CUO's Report
- CFO's Report
- Business Review - Finance
- Case Study
- Enterprise Risk Management Report
- Case Study
- ESG Summary
- Section 172 Statement
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G O V E R N A N C E
- At a Glance
- Board of Directors
45 Introduction to Corporate Governance
48 Corporate Governance and Compliance with the
- Nomination Committee Report
- Audit Committee Report
- Remuneration at a Glance
- Directors' Remuneration Report
66 Directors' Remuneration Policy and Policy Table
- Notes to the Directors' Remuneration Policy
- Annual Report on Remuneration
- Directors' Report
- Directors' Responsibilities Statement
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F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
101 Independent Auditor's Report
- Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Consolidated Balance Sheet
- Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
- Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows
- Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
- Additional Performance Measures
- Glossary
- Advisers and Contact Information
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Strategic Report
In this section:
- CEO's Report
- CUO's Report
- CFO's Report
- Business Review - Finance
- Case Study
- Enterprise Risk Management Report
- Case Study
- ESG Summary
- Section 172 Statement
Strategic vision fuels robust growth
Reached
Reasonable returns during an active loss period
RoE of 12.7% demonstrates Conduit's ability to generate returns for shareholders while absorbing losses.
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Business Model
- model designed for sustainable growth
Our business model is designed around our strategy, and is fundamental to delivering long-term value to our stakeholders.
Inception to
Our vision
Our vision is for Conduit Re
to be a reinsurance business with
a global reach to deliver sustainable long-term returns through the market cycle.
What we do
Conduit Re offers a broad range of traditional and tailored proportional and excess of loss reinsurance solutions to our clients on a worldwide or region-specific basis within our Property, Casualty
and Specialty portfolios.
Property
Casualty
Specialty
We are… |
We use… |
We embrace… |
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a multi-line reinsurer |
• an open culture where |
• a broad view to |
in a single location |
knowledge transfer |
exploring solutions |
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is facilitated and |
in ever-changing market |
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• a business with no |
collaborative challenge |
conditions, unhindered |
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conflicts of interest |
is encouraged. |
by legacy systems |
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with our cedants. |
• modern, modular |
and issues. |
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client, geography |
technology to |
• an integrated approach |
and product neutral. |
provide enhanced |
to ESG, building this |
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We enable fast, flexible |
portfolio insight. |
into our operations, |
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We create a diverse, |
underwriting and |
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and informed decision- |
investment activities. |
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making. |
inclusive and engaging |
We aim to deliver long- |
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working environment. |
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term sustainable benefits |
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Our key resources
People and talent |
Technology |
Financial capital |
Our people, with their |
We have invested in |
We are a well-capitalised |
skills and expertise, are |
the latest technology to |
business to help support |
critical to the success |
continuously improve the |
our market-driven strategy. |
of the business. |
business. |
Underpinned by our culture
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Transparent |
Collaborative |
Responsible |
Enabled |
Forward-thinking |
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At a Glance
Underwriting
Property
Proportional and non-proportional
Including catastrophe and non- catastrophe property business across US and international risks for personal and commercial lines.
Casualty
Proportional and non-proportional
Including directors and officers liability, financial institutions liability, general liability, medical malpractice, professional liability and transactional liability.
Specialty
Proportional and non-proportional
Including aviation, energy, engineering and construction, environmental, marine, renewables, political violence and terrorism and whole account.
In numbers...
BMA regulated - Class 4 Licensed
Members of staff
65
AM Best financial strength rating
A-
Gross premiums written ($m)1
606.3
468.3
288.1
176.9
Gross premiums written ($m)1
276.7
236.7
129.2
297.6
Gross premiums written ($m)1
258.5
186.4
97.7
66.4
(Excellent)
Total shareholders' equity
as at
2024 Gross premiums written1
2021 2022 2023 2024
2021 2022 2023 2024
2021 2022 2023 2024
1. Gross premiums written now exclude reinstatement premiums to ensure consistency with the IFRS 17 view of revenue. 2021 in the graphs above, disclosed under IFRS 4, are also shown excluding reinstatement premiums for consistency.
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At a Glance continued
How we create value
Our key business objectives
- Building a leading reinsurance business focused on underwriting expertise.
- Delivering profitability and a mid-teens retuon equity (RoE) across the cycle.
- Maintaining a strong balance sheet to support our business plans.
- Building a sustainable business for the long-term benefit of our stakeholders.
Our investment proposition
Targeted, data-driven underwriting
- Pure reinsurance treaty focus.
- Balanced and diversified portfolio.
- Dynamic cycle management across classes of business and geographies.
- Agile decision-making and attention to detail to maximise returns.
Combined ratio (discounted)
86.0%
2023: 72.1%
Operational excellence
- A single location and highly efficient corporate structure.
- An open and collaborative culture.
- Management team with proven industry track record across cycles.
- Targeted and effective use of data- driven pricing, analytics and exposure management thanks to an efficient cloud-based ecosystem.
Headcount
65
2023: 59
Strong balance sheet
- Strong balance sheet that is well capitalised for future growth.
- AM Best (A-) Excellent financial strength rating with 'positive' outlook and 'very strong' balance sheet.
- High-qualityinvestment portfolio, with average credit quality of AA.
Net tangible assets per share growth (including dividends)
12.9%
2023: 22.2%
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Key Performance Indicators
Our key performance indicators
Gross premiums written1 ($m)
2024 |
IFRS 17 |
1,162.4 |
2023 |
IFRS 17 |
931.4 |
2022 |
IFRS 17 |
622.5 |
2022 |
IFRS 4 |
637.5 |
2021 |
IFRS 4 |
378.8 |
In its fourth year of underwriting, Conduit has continued its growth across all segments, benefiting from new business, high retention and underlying growth of renewal business.
RoE (%)
2024 |
IFRS 17 |
12.7 |
2023 |
IFRS 17 |
22.0 |
2022 |
IFRS 17 |
(4.4) |
2022 |
IFRS 4 |
(9.1) |
2021 |
IFRS 4 |
(4.0) |
With elevated loss activity across smaller and mid-sized natural catastrophe and risk events in 2024, we achieved an RoE of 12.7%. Our investment portfolio also performed well and provided a meaningful contribution.
Total net investment retu(%)
2024 |
4.0 |
2023 |
5.8 |
2022 |
(5.0) |
2021 |
(0.3) |
After interest rate hikes in 2022, Conduit now has a generally higher-yielding investment portfolio to drive positive performance.
Net investment income continued to grow in 2024, and was the primary driver of the investment returns.
Total shareholder retu(%)
20245.9
2023 |
16.4 |
20225.5
2021 (12.2)
Conduit generated a positive total shareholder retu(TSR) in 2024, supported by its interim and final dividends. As a comparison, over the same period the
Combined ratio - discounted (%)
2024 |
IFRS 17 |
86.0 |
2023 |
IFRS 17 |
72.1 |
2022 |
IFRS 17 |
103.0 |
2022 |
IFRS 4 |
107.0 |
2021 |
IFRS 4 |
119.4 |
Our discounted combined ratio of 86.0% is reflective of a year with more than
Net tangible asset value per share ($)
2024 |
IFRS 17 |
6.70 |
2023 |
IFRS 17 |
6.25 |
2022 |
IFRS 17 |
5.41 |
2022 |
IFRS 4 |
5.08 |
2021 |
IFRS 4 |
5.93 |
The increase in net tangible asset value per share (NTAVS) was due to comprehensive income generated for the year, less dividends paid by Conduit during the year.
1. Comparatives for 2022 have been restated on an IFRS 17 basis. Prior to IFRS 17 implementation the numbers were presented on an IFRS 4 basis. Gross premiums written now exclude reinstatement premiums to ensure consistency with the IFRS 17 view of revenue.
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Executive Chairman's statement
Another year
of strong growth
I N T E R V I E W W I T H O U R E X E C U T I V E C H A I R M A N
Reflecting on everything we have achieved through the end of our fourth full year in business, I am particularly pleased to present Conduit's 2024 results.
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to introduce Conduit's 2024 results. To begin with I would like to reflect on what we have achieved having completed our fourth full year in business.
We set out to establish Conduit as a multiline reinsurer with a differentiated business model. As we move into 2025, we expect to see a continuing flow of global opportunities from our single location
in
We have built an efficient operating and regulatory model which delivers results and is designed to maintain our operating expenses below normal industry cost levels.
In 2024, our team continued to execute on our growth strategy with gross premiums written of
of 12.7%.
This continued trend of increased climate- related perils has contributed to the fifth consecutive year of more than
The compounding effect of Conduit's business model has enabled us to increase our assets under management, and this in tuhas delivered increased net investment income in 2024, while maintaining our conservative approach to risk in the investment portfolio. Our balance sheet continues to support our growth. Market cycles are a feature of our industry and the Board regularly discusses capital management and the long-term strategy to maximise our capital efficiency and returns. For 2024, we are maintaining our dividend at
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Executive Chairman's Statement
We are delighted that AM Best recently revised the outlook of Conduit Re's Financial Strength Rating to 'positive' from 'stable.'
The environment was attractive when we commenced underwriting in 2021 and since then, the overall rating environment has continued to be attractive both at an industry level and within our underwriting portfolio. We will inevitably see softening in some sectors as the cycle progresses and, despite the challenges of wildfire,
I am confident that the team's proactive approach will manage this by adjusting our exposures in areas that no longer match our retucriteria, while continuing to grow in those areas that do.
We have a diverse Board, from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences which reflects the diversity that Conduit embraces throughout the business. The Board continues to provide valuable support to Conduit and its management team. The Board welcomed
We were deeply saddened by the death of Sir
Conduit is a thriving environment,
and we pride ourselves on having a flat management structure with all staff having daily access to members of the senior executive team. Conduit's growth and success has been driven by its excellent team, led by Trevor, and we continued to add to our talent pool in 2024, with notable hires across the business. Our corporate values and work ethic, in my opinion, make Conduit a great place to be across all our functional divisions.
We aspire to the values expected by
our shareholders, especially as they relate to sustainability and once again, the leadership displayed in the organisation of our charitable events has been outstanding. I would like to thank the ESG committee and the
In summary, 2024 was another year of strong growth and positive progress for Conduit. In the face of the elevated industry claims activity, we produced solid results founded on our robust business model and our balanced underwriting strategy.
In closing, I would like to thank Trevor and the entire Conduit team for their hard work and dedication to making Conduit a stronger organisation every day. To our brokers and client partners, thank you for your continued support. Finally, to our shareholders, thank you for your engagement and interest in the company.
In 2024, our team continued to execute on our growth strategy with gross premiums written of
In a year when the industry experienced elevated levels and frequency of natural catastrophe losses across multiple sectors and geographies, we delivered comprehensive income
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Executive Chairman
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