Artex eyes growth through M&A, talent expansion, carrier outsourcing in 2025: Faries

Kathleen Faries, CEO of Artex Capital Solutions, the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market service provider arm of Artex Risk Solutions, has emphasised a strategic focus on mergers and acquisitions, talent expansion, and building a dedicated carrier outsourcing practice heading into 2025.

According to Faries, who spoke with Artemis in a recent interview, these initiatives will strengthen the firm’s service offerings and provide clients with enhanced support in portfolio management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Discussing Artex’s plans for differentiation over the next year, Faries noted that the firm will continue to expand its range of services, with a focus on enhancing the systems, tools, and data that improve operations, increase its value proposition, and give clients full confidence in partnering with Artex.

Commenting more on the opportunities ahead, Faries observed that Artex remains focused on providing the full suite of services that enables its clients to remain focused on portfolio management, pricing, underwriting and capital raising.

“We will continue to deliver exceptional services to our clients and carriers worldwide, and we have ambitious plans for the coming year. Through strategic M&A and talent acquisitions, we will expand the breadth of services we offer, solidifying our position as a global leader in the industry,” she said.

Faries continued, “One area of focus is the development of a comprehensive global practice for carrier outsourcing.

“Leveraging our exceptional talent and services across the globe, we will provide carriers with unparalleled support and expertise. Our depth of experience will be the foundation upon which we build this practice, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and value.”

Artex also reportedly expects to see growth in its relationships and service offerings with existing P&C carriers, MGA’s and Life Reinsurers.

Faries went on, “We will continue to offer a broad suite of support services for our clients that effectively allows them to operate in a more seamless and efficient matter.

“For example, new regulations, codes of conduct and reporting requirements have left many organisations with gaps to fill to ensure they remain compliant and are liaising with regulators successfully.

“At Artex, we’re able to take that burden off the client and ensure all administration and compliance is in order. Additionally, there will be a focus on providing a broader array of valuation and actuarial services as our actuarial team continues to grow and expand across Artex.”

Here more from Kathleen Faries in the replay video from our ILS Market Outlook 2025 webinar.

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