Artex is an alternative risk solutions company specializing in the risk management and insurance-linked securities markets. We pioneer alternative and creative ways to help you and your business face the future with confidence.

Empathic analysis demystifies complexity, creates holistic solutions.

We are domicile-neutral, giving you confidence that our recommendations are in your best interest. Our solutions portfolio consists of four key areas:

The Artex Advantage: A Culture of Better.

Our people uniquely empower you to take control of your risks and better position your organization. Our creative approach helps you design the precise structure to better manage and reduce your total cost of risk. This gives you the ability to respond proactively to volatile insurance market conditions for improved cost control.

Redefine your approach to risk. Reshape your business' potential.

Alternative Risk Management

We believe there is an art to risk. An ability to not only see ahead, but to know where to find liabilities and opportunities. As listeners, experts and creators, we are able to provide uncommon alternative risk strategies and solutions that consistently produce better results for mid-size and large corporations — leading to better ways to manage and reduce your total cost of risk. Our solutions include:

  • Feasibility, formation, management and domicile selection
  • Single-parent captives, group captives, employee benefit captives and cell captives
  • Legacy solutions and run-off
  • Risk management, claims advocacy and risk pooling services
  • Corporate services as well as specialty solutions for franchisees

Capital Solutions

Powered by independent thought and an innovative approach, the Artex Capital Solutions team delivers a holistic range of insurance linked and other structures that connect capital to risk. Ranked 1st in ILS with deep market penetration of 50%+ of the market and USD 60BN of assets under management, Artex Capital Solutions is a pioneer in the ILS and fund administration industry as well as a global leader in (re)insurance.

Our services fall within these areas:

  • Sales, Advisory and Analytics
  • Fund Services
  • (Re)Insurance

Specialty Risk Transfer

Complex risk transfer needs require a team dedicated to delivering solutions that solve for capacity needs, as well as the ability to better manage your portfolios and total cost of risk. Ranging from guaranteed cost to specialized programs, our solutions can be tailored to meet your risk management requirements. We provide:

  • Alternative risk programs for trade associations and specialized industry groups
  • Specialty guaranteed cost programs, all operating with the same standards for carrier rating, risk selection and underwriting that we employ for all of our alternative risk programs
  • Alternative risk reinsurance programs for difficult and complex risks
  • Wholesale brokerage access to Bermuda
  • Specialty underwriting solutions for marine, energy, and aerospace

Carrier Outsourcing

Artex designs reinsurance organizations that are turnkey, holistic and effective. Our approach unites insurance experts with creative problem-solving. This helps us develop structures that connect the legal, operational and financial realms in service of customized reinsurance structures. We monitor performance efficiency from development to execution, and our structures undergo ongoing review and revision for continuous improvement and better results. Our comprehensive program features:

  • Reinsurance company 'In a Box' — Customized turnkey solutions for your reinsurance needs
  • Outsourced team — A team of dedicated professionals focused on supporting your business as if it were their own
  • Advocacy with regulators — We understand the regulation landscape
  • Recognized brand — Artex is a leading alternative and captive provider
  • Speed to market — Solutions are developed to be online quickly while not compromising quality
  • Strong governance environment — Our system continuously monitors and improvements to exceed standards of performance
  • Expert underwriting and systems — We work with underwriters to reduce risk while maintaining cost control

Industries we serve

Artex can structure captives to cover a wide range of business lines and industries, including the following sectors:

  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Distribution
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Food service
  • Franchising
  • General contracting
  • Healthcare Hospitality
  • Legal
  • Manufacturing
  • Nonprofit
  • Professional services
  • Property management
  • Real estate development
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Warehousing
  • Wholesale