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On April 2, 2018, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda‑domiciled financial services holding company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority equity stake in NSM Insurance Group, a leading specialty insurance program administrator, for approximately $388 million. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
The Cravath team includes associates Bryan G. Jones and Sung Woong (Andrew) Kang on M&A matters; partner Christopher K. Fargo and associate Richard Bohm on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and practice area attorney Romica Singh on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Jessica M. Goodman on intellectual property matters; senior attorney Annmarie M. Terraciano on environmental matters; senior attorney Joyce Law and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters; and senior attorney Jesse M. Weiss on antitrust matters. Hyun Soo Suh also worked on M&A matters and Faye C. Whiston worked on executive compensation and benefits matters.
Deals & Cases
July 24, 2025
On July 18, 2025, BroadStreet Partners (“BroadStreet”), a leading middle-market insurance brokerage, announced the successful closing of a strategic investment by an investor group led by Ethos Capital, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation and White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”). Accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. also participated. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will retain a significant co control stake in BroadStreet and continue its partnership with the Ethos-led investor group. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
July 07, 2025
On July 7, 2025, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda‑domiciled financial services holding company, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), an MGA and program administrator for special property & casualty insurance. White Mountains will acquire approximately 50% of Distinguished’s outstanding equity interests for $230 million, which will result in White Mountains holding a 51% controlling interest in Distinguished following the closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 20, 2023
On October 20, 2023, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda‑domiciled financial services holding company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC (“Bamboo”), a managing general agent focused on the California homeowners insurance market. White Mountains expects to invest approximately $285 million, including primary capital to support Bamboo's growth, and to acquire approximately 70% of Bamboo’s outstanding equity interests. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
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