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1 August 2025Alternative Risk Transfer

Ascot, Antares launch $500m casualty reinsurance sidecar Wayfare Re

Global specialty re/insurer Ascot Group is launching a new casualty reinsurance sidecar, Bermuda-based Wayfare Re, in partnership with alternative credit manager Antares Capital. Chief executive Jonathan Zaffino hails the sidecar as a “key achievement” in the continued build out of Leadline.

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