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White Mountains’ Strategic Investment in Bishop Street

February 27, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Bishop Street Underwriters (“Bishop Street”), a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, announced that it has completed a strategic structured capital investment of $125 million by White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”). Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team was led by a combined M&A and finance team including partners Tatiana Lapushchik and Adam M. Sanchez and associates Obianuju A. Enworom and Paul Friedrich; partner Philip Stopford and associate Harry Poland on U.K. financing matters; partner C. Daniel Haaren on capital markets matters; and partner Christopher K. Fargo and associate Megan Samayoa on tax matters.

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  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Banking and Credit
  • Capital Markets
  • Tax
  • London
  • Financial Services and Insurance

People

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Name
Tatiana Lapushchik
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
tlapushchik@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1442
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    Education

    • J.D., 2000, Harvard Law School
      cum laude
    • B.A., 1997, Barnard College
      summa cum laude

    Admitted In

    • New York
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    Adam M. Sanchez
    Title
    Corporate
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    asanchez@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1436
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      Education

      • J.D., 2016, Columbia Law School
      • B.A., 2013, St. John's University

      Admitted In

      • New York
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      Philip Stopford
      Title
      Corporate
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      pstopford@cravath.com
      Phone
      +44-20-7453-1050
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        Education

        • LPC, 2006, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice
          with Distinction
        • PGDL, 2005, Oxford Brookes University
          with Merit
        • B.A., 2004, University of Oxford
          with Honors

        Admitted In

        • England & Wales
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        C. Daniel Haaren
        Title
        Corporate
        Title
        Partner
        Email
        dhaaren@cravath.com
        Phone
        +1-212-474-1322
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          Education

          • J.D., 2012, New York University School of Law
            Order of the Coif, Pomeroy Scholar, magna cum laude
          • B.A., 2009, Duke University

          Admitted In

          • New York
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          Name
          Christopher K. Fargo
          Title
          Tax
          Title
          Partner
          Email
          cfargo@cravath.com
          Phone
          +1-212-474-1236
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            Education

            • J.D., 2006, Columbia Law School
              Harlan Fiske Stone; Michael Lynne Scholar
            • B.A., 2003, Boston College
              Honors Program, cum laude

            Admitted In

            • New York

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            October 03, 2025

            White Mountains’ $1.75 Billion Sale of Bamboo to CVC

            On October 3, 2025, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell a controlling interest in Bamboo, a data-enabled insurance distribution platform, to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) in a transaction that values Bamboo at $1.75 billion. White Mountains expects the transaction will result in a gain of approximately $310 to its book value per share and net cash proceeds of approximately $840 million. White Mountains will retain an approximately 15% fully-diluted equity stake in Bamboo post-closing, valued at $250 million based on the transaction. Cravath is representing White Mountains and Bamboo in connection with the transaction.

            Deals & Cases

            July 24, 2025

            BroadStreet Partners Completes Strategic Investment

            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

            White Mountains’ Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Distinguished

            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.

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