Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Insurance

Starr Investment Holdings Acquires IQUW Group

On October 29, 2025, asset manager Starr Investment Holdings acquired insurance company IQUW Group

Acquisition Context

This is Starr Investment Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Insurance sector.
This is Starr Investment Holdings’ 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	October 29, 2025
Target	IQUW Group
Sector	Insurance
Buyer(s)	Starr Investment Holdings
Deal Type	Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s)	Evercore Group J.P. Morgan Securities (Financial) Norton Rose Fulbright (Legal)

Target Company

IQUW Group

London, United Kingdom

IQUW Group is an insurance and reinsurance group operating through its brands IQUW and ERS. The Company underwrites specialty risks including cyber, marine, energy, property, political risk, and reinsurance through platforms in London and Bermuda. IQUW Group was formed in 2021 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Starr Investment Holdings

Category	Asset Manager
Founded	2007
Size	Small
Type	Sector Agnostic

DESCRIPTION

Starr Investment Holdings is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and investing in companies with market leadership, stable EBITDA, and strong cash flow. The Firm seeks opportunities throughout the US and does not have any stated industry preferences. Starr Investment was formed in 2007 and is a subsidiary of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and is based in New York, New York.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	4 of 4
Sector: Insurance	1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)	1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom	1 of 1
Year: 2025	1 of 1

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2021-11-17	ACA Group New York, New York, United States ACA Group is a provider of risk management and technology solutions that focus on regulatory compliance, performance, financial crime, and cybersecurity. ACA serves a diverse base of leading investment advisers, private fund managers, commodity trading advisors, investment companies, broker-dealers, and banks. ACA Group was founded in 2002 and is based in New York, New York.	Sell	-

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2021-11-17

ACA Group

New York, New York, United States

ACA Group is a provider of risk management and technology solutions that focus on regulatory compliance, performance, financial crime, and cybersecurity. ACA serves a diverse base of leading investment advisers, private fund managers, commodity trading advisors, investment companies, broker-dealers, and banks. ACA Group was founded in 2002 and is based in New York, New York.

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