Tokio Marine Adds GCube

Tokio Marine has signed a purchase agreement to acquire renewable energy risks specialist GCube.

GCube is one of the world’s largest underwriters of renewable energy, covering wind, solar, bio, hydro, wave and tidal projects globally. The business writes global property and liability cover for renewable energy construction and operational risks in 40 countries around the world and is a significant capacity provider to this expanding and dynamic market.

GCube employs approximately 50 people and is based in London with additional offices in Amsterdam, New York and Newport Beach, California.

“We are pleased to acquire this outstanding underwriting organization and welcome the passion the GCube team of market-leading renewable energy professionals brings to the development of climate-friendly business models,” said Susan Rivera, Tokio Marine HCC’s CEO.

“This strategic investment underlines our commitment to the renewable energy insurance market and our desire to actively address the issues around sustainability, helping us move towards a safe, secure and sustainable future. GCube also adds significant weight to our existing classes of specialty insurance and is in line with our strategy of acquiring businesses which possess real market-leading expertise, complement our existing portfolio and offer opportunities for growth and diversification,” stated Barry Cook, CEO of Tokio Marine HCC – International Group.

Fraser McLachlan, GCube’s CEO, said: “We are delighted to become part of the Tokio Marine HCC family. The group’s corporate social responsibility efforts, financial strength and global reach leave us ideally positioned to continue our expansion in one of the most vibrant and evolving sectors of the market.”

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020.