Benfield Group - Ownership and Business Overview

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Benfield Group Ownership

Who owns Benfield Group?

Benfield Group is owned by Aon. It was acquired on August 22, 2008.

Was Benfield Group formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Benfield Group was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Benfield Group Business Overview

Where is Benfield Group headquartered?

Benfield Group is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

How many employees does Benfield Group have?

Benfield Group has 1,992 employees.

What sector is Benfield Group in?

Benfield Group is an insurance company.

When was Benfield Group founded?

Benfield Group was founded in 1973.

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Benfield Group Ltd.

55 Bishopsgate,
London, EC2N 3BD
United Kingdom,
44 (0)20 7578 7425
www.benfieldgroup.com

Benfield Group Ltd. is a specialist reinsurance and risk intermediary. Its customers include many of the world’s major insurance and reinsurance companies as well as government entities and global corporations.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Insurance

Employees

1,992

Established

1973

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