General Star is the premier specialty and surplus lines provider, conducting business exclusively through a select group of wholesale brokers. As a wholly owned subsidiary of General Reinsurance Corporation, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, General Star offers unsurpassed financial stability and capacity.
Stability
In an insurance segment populated by providers who come and go, long-term solvency is a key consideration. General Star offers an unsurpassed level of stability as reflected in its A.M. Best A++ XV and S&P AA+ ratings.
Underwriting and Services
Mastering the art of creative underwriting and our focus on customer service are the core competencies that have fueled our success. Together, they enable us to address the E&S market’s uniquely challenging risk management scenarios.
Stability
In an insurance segment populated by providers who come and go, long-term solvency is a key consideration. General Star offers an unsurpassed level of stability as reflected in its A.M. Best A++ XV and S&P AA+ ratings.
Underwriting and Services
Mastering the art of creative underwriting and our focus on customer service are the core competencies that have fueled our success. Together, they enable us to address the E&S market’s uniquely challenging risk management scenarios.
Location: United States, Connecticut, Stamford
Employees: 51-200
Founded date: 1864
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| 05.04.2021 | Buyout firm Genstar raises over $10 billion for tenth midmarket fund | The announcement comes less than two years after the buyout firm raked in $7 billion for its ninth fund. U.S. private equity fundraising dropped to $203.2 billion in 2020 from its record high of $320.5 billion in 2019, according to data fro... |
| 05.04.2021 | Genstar Capital Closes Fund X and Affiliated Opportunities Fund With $11.7 Billion of Committed Capital | SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2021—Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the financial services, healthcare, industrials, and software industries, today announced the first and final closing... |
| 12.10.2020 | Genstar Capital said to seek $10bn of new funds, less than two years after hauling in $7bn | Private equity major Genstar Capital is reportedly already out eyeing up to $10bn for a pair of new fundraises, less tha |
| 25.02.2019 | Genstar Capital Closes Fund IX and Affiliated Overage Fund with $7 Billion of Committed Capital | SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2019—Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the financial services, software, industrial technology, and healthcare industries, today announced the final closing... |
| 11.09.2018 | Genstar Capital Completes Sale of Accruent to Fortive Corporation For $2.0 Billion in Cash | SAN FRANCISCO, September 11, 2018 – Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the software, industrial technology, healthcare, and financial services industries, today announced that it ha... |
| 31.07.2018 | Genstar Capital Announces Agreement to Sell Accruent to Fortive Corporation for $2.0 Billion in Cash | Record Bookings, Nine Acquisitions, and Established European Presence Over Two-Year Investment Positions Accruent as Leading Global Facilities Management Platform SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2018 – Genstar Capital, a leading private equity fir... |
| 11.08.2015 | Genstar closes Fund VII on $2bn after just four months | Mid-market private equity firm Genstar Capital has closed its latest fund on $2bn, exceeding its initial target of $1.5b |
| 10.05.2012 | Genstar nears $1bn final close for sixth investment fund | Genstar Capital has hit the $900m mark for its latest private equity fund, putting it just $100m away from a reduced-siz |
| 06.06.2007 | Genstar closes fifth fund on $1.55bn | San Francisco-based mid-market private equity firm Genstar Capital has held a first and final closing on its most recent |