Company Overview

Validus Holdings, Ltd., through its principal operating subsidiary Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. ("Validus Re"), is a global provider of short-tail lines of reinsurance including property catastrophe, property pro-rata and property per risk, marine and energy, and other specialty lines. Validus was formed in December 2005 following the significant natural catastrophes of 2005 with an experienced management team and an unencumbered capital base of approximately $1 billion. As of December 31, 2007 Validus Holdings, Ltd. has over $1.93 billion of shareholder's equity.

Financial Strength Ratings

Validus Re is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best, effective as of May 15, 2007. For the latest rating, access www.ambest.com

Additional Information

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Submissions

Validus sources its business through international reinsurance intermediaries.

email: submissions@validusre.bm

Talbot Underwriting Ltd.

In July 2007 Validus Holdings announced the completion of the acquisition of Talbot Holdings Ltd. Talbot operates through Syndicate 1183 at Lloyd's of London and is a leading insurance underwriter of a wide range of primarily short tail lines of business. For further information on Talbot please click here.