A.M. Best Comments on Ratings of Validus Holdings, Ltd. and its Operating Subsidiaries


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A.M. Best has commented that the ratings of Validus Holdings, Ltd. (Validus ) (Bermuda) (NYSE: VR) and its operating subsidiaries remain unchanged following Validus' recent announcement that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Western World Insurance Group, Inc. (Western World) for $690 million in cash.

Validus has a solid track record of successfully integrating acquired companies into its overall operations. Additionally, the size of the transaction is digestible from an operational and financial perspective. From a strategic standpoint, Western World will allow Validus to enhance and expand its business profile by providing a U.S. specialty commercial insurance distribution platform. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2014, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

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