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Bain Capital Insurance

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Bain Capital Insurance
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Bain Capital Insurance
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baincapitalinsurance.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2012
Operating statusenum
Operating
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBoston, United States
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Boston
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United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
insurance private equity, insurance investment solutions, insurance sector investing, reinsurance brokerage services, insurance broker consolidation
Industry3 codes
1Alternative Investments for Private Wealth (Hedge Funds, PE/VC Access, Private Credit)
CodeFSAAABAIPrimaryYes
2Institutional Capital Introduction (LP/Family Office/Endowment Matching)
CodeFSAEALAIPrimaryNo
3Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked)
CodeFSAEAGACPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities5242
  • Portfolio Management and Investment Advice52394
  • Finance and Insurance52
SIC code2 codes
  • Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service6411
  • Investment Advice6282
Product category
Insurance Private Equity
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion3 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Insurance Private Equity
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Generates returns through equity investments in insurance companies across the value chain, including corporate transformations, platform builds, and inflection capital opportunities. Revenue derived from capital appreciation and investment returns from portfolio companies.

baincapitalinsurance.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Bain Capital Insurance is the dedicated insurance investing and solutions business of Bain Capital, LP, deploying capital across the global insurance value chain via Insurance Private Equity strategies (Corporate Transformations, Platform Builds, and Inflection Capital) and Insurance Solutions (Strategic Capital, Growth, and Investment Solutions). The firm partners with insurance carriers, MGAs, brokers, and distributors seeking capital infusion, strategic transformation, reinsurance partnerships, or tailored investment management. Its portfolio spans 14+ insurance companies including distribution platforms, MGA incubation businesses, specialty underwriting carriers, benefits administrators, claims management firms, and insurance technology providers.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Bain Capital Insurance is the dedicated insurance investing and solutions business of Bain Capital, operating as a specialized private equity and strategic partner firm for the insurance industry. The company offers two core product lines: Insurance Private Equity (focused on investments across the insurance value chain via Corporate Transformations, Platform Builds, and Inflection Capital strategies) and Insurance Solutions (delivering Strategic Capital Solutions, Growth Solutions, and Investment Solutions to insurers). The portfolio includes 14 portfolio companies spanning insurance distribution (Keystone Agency Partners, Jensten Group, SelectQuote, Willis Re), MGA platforms (Beat Capital Partners, Emerald Bay Risk Solutions), benefits administration (Aptia, Activ8 Health), claims management (Ryze Claim Solutions), risk financing (1970 Group), Medicare services (Enhance Health), mutual insurance services (The Mutual Group), and European broker consolidation (Summitas Gruppe).

Product and service5 records
1Insurance Private Equity
CategoryInsurance Private Equity
Description

Insurance investing strategy focused on opportunities across the insurance value chain and business cycle, including Corporate Transformations, Platform Builds, and Inflection Capital investments in Life, Health & Annuity, Property & Casualty, Distribution, Insurance Services, and InsurTech sectors. Targets insurance companies, MGAs, brokers, and distributors seeking strategic capital partnerships.

2Insurance Solutions
CategoryInsurance Solutions
Description

End-to-end strategic partnership delivering customized solutions for insurers, comprising three sub-solutions: Strategic Capital Solutions (capital for new business initiatives and growth), Growth Solutions (reinsurance opportunities and new business access through portfolio company distribution networks), and Investment Solutions (tailored insurance investment management leveraging proprietary origination capabilities).

3Strategic Capital Solutions
CategoryCapital Solutions
Description

Capital solutions supporting new business initiatives, growth opportunities, and existing business capital needs, including collaboration on investment opportunities with strategic benefits. Designed for insurance company investors seeking strategic capital partnerships.

4Growth Solutions
CategoryGrowth Solutions
Description

Reinsurance opportunities and new business access delivered through portfolio company distribution networks. Designed for insurance company investors seeking growth-oriented engagement.

5Investment Solutions
CategoryInvestment Solutions
Description

Tailored insurance investment solutions leveraging Bain Capital's proprietary origination capabilities to deliver diversified alternatives and credit solutions for insurance companies. Designed for insurers seeking differentiated investment management partnerships.

Scale indicator8 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
1Willis Towers Watson
Strategic tierJoint VentureTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-01-01
Description

Willis Re was formed in 2024 as a joint venture of Bain Capital Insurance and Willis Towers Watson. Willis Re is a global reinsurance brokerage platform providing risk advisory and broking services to top insurance carriers, headquartered in London.

2Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limited
Strategic tierJoint VentureTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-01-01
Description

Summitas Gruppe was formed in summer 2022 as a joint venture of Bain Capital Insurance, Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limited (a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco), and JDC Group AG. Summit as Gruppe provides access to capital and resources for privately held established insurance brokers in Germany.

3JDC Group AG
Strategic tierJoint VentureTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-01-01
Description

Summitas Gruppe was formed in summer 2022 as a joint venture of Bain Capital Insurance, Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limited (a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco), and JDC Group AG. Summitas Gruppe provides a tech-enabled broker platform for privately held established insurance brokers in Germany.

Recent move8 records

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Expansion highlight7 records

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Market position
Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Docs URL, Description

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Has app

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Number of profiles
Profiles9 records

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Subsidiaries13 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment5 records

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Bain Capital Insurance

Insurance Private Equitybaincapitalinsurance.com

Bain Capital Insurance firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Bain Capital Insurance
Legal name
Bain Capital Insurance
Website
https://baincapitalinsurance.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Bain Capital Insurance industry classification

Industry
Product category
Insurance Private Equity
NAICS
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Finance and Insurance (52)
SIC
Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Investment Advice (6282)
akta.pro primary industry
Alternative Investments for Private Wealth (Hedge Funds, PE/VC Access, Private Credit) (FSAAABAI)
akta.pro secondary industries
Institutional Capital Introduction (LP/Family Office/Endowment Matching) (FSAEALAI), Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked) (FSAEAGAC)

Keywords

  • Insurance private equity
  • Insurance investment solutions
  • Insurance sector investing
  • Reinsurance brokerage services
  • Insurance broker consolidation

Where Bain Capital Insurance is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Boston
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Bain Capital Insurance business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Insurance Private Equity: Generates returns through equity investments in insurance companies across the value chain, including corporate transformations, platform builds, and inflection capital opportunities. Revenue derived from capital appreciation and investment returns from portfolio companies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Bain Capital Insurance product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Bain Capital Insurance is the dedicated insurance investing and solutions business of Bain Capital, LP, deploying capital across the global insurance value chain via Insurance Private Equity strategies (Corporate Transformations, Platform Builds, and Inflection Capital) and Insurance Solutions (Strategic Capital, Growth, and Investment Solutions). The firm partners with insurance carriers, MGAs, brokers, and distributors seeking capital infusion, strategic transformation, reinsurance partnerships, or tailored investment management. Its portfolio spans 14+ insurance companies including distribution platforms, MGA incubation businesses, specialty underwriting carriers, benefits administrators, claims management firms, and insurance technology providers.

Product overview

Bain Capital Insurance is the dedicated insurance investing and solutions business of Bain Capital, operating as a specialized private equity and strategic partner firm for the insurance industry. The company offers two core product lines: Insurance Private Equity (focused on investments across the insurance value chain via Corporate Transformations, Platform Builds, and Inflection Capital strategies) and Insurance Solutions (delivering Strategic Capital Solutions, Growth Solutions, and Investment Solutions to insurers). The portfolio includes 14 portfolio companies spanning insurance distribution (Keystone Agency Partners, Jensten Group, SelectQuote, Willis Re), MGA platforms (Beat Capital Partners, Emerald Bay Risk Solutions), benefits administration (Aptia, Activ8 Health), claims management (Ryze Claim Solutions), risk financing (1970 Group), Medicare services (Enhance Health), mutual insurance services (The Mutual Group), and European broker consolidation (Summitas Gruppe).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Insurance Private Equity Insurance investing strategy focused on opportunities across the insurance value chain and business cycle, including Corporate Transformations, Platform Builds, and Inflection Capital investments in Life, Health & Annuity, Property & Casualty, Distribution, Insurance Services, and InsurTech sectors. Targets insurance companies, MGAs, brokers, and distributors seeking strategic capital partnerships.
  • Insurance Solutions End-to-end strategic partnership delivering customized solutions for insurers, comprising three sub-solutions: Strategic Capital Solutions (capital for new business initiatives and growth), Growth Solutions (reinsurance opportunities and new business access through portfolio company distribution networks), and Investment Solutions (tailored insurance investment management leveraging proprietary origination capabilities).
  • Strategic Capital Solutions Capital solutions supporting new business initiatives, growth opportunities, and existing business capital needs, including collaboration on investment opportunities with strategic benefits. Designed for insurance company investors seeking strategic capital partnerships.
  • Growth Solutions Reinsurance opportunities and new business access delivered through portfolio company distribution networks. Designed for insurance company investors seeking growth-oriented engagement.
  • Investment Solutions Tailored insurance investment solutions leveraging Bain Capital's proprietary origination capabilities to deliver diversified alternatives and credit solutions for insurance companies. Designed for insurers seeking differentiated investment management partnerships.

Companies that use Bain Capital Insurance

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Bain Capital Insurance technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Bain Capital Insurance partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered joint venture.

  • Willis Towers Watsonjoint ventureStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Willis Re was formed in 2024 as a joint venture of Bain Capital Insurance and Willis Towers Watson. Willis Re is a global reinsurance brokerage platform providing risk advisory and broking services to top insurance carriers, headquartered in London.
  • Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limitedjoint ventureStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Summitas Gruppe was formed in summer 2022 as a joint venture of Bain Capital Insurance, Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limited (a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco), and JDC Group AG. Summit as Gruppe provides access to capital and resources for privately held established insurance brokers in Germany.
  • JDC Group AGjoint ventureStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Summitas Gruppe was formed in summer 2022 as a joint venture of Bain Capital Insurance, Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limited (a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco), and JDC Group AG. Summitas Gruppe provides a tech-enabled broker platform for privately held established insurance brokers in Germany.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Bain Capital Insurance competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Bain Capital Insurance social profiles

Digital presence

Bain Capital Insurance financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Bain Capital Insurance leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Bain Capital Insurance subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries13 records

Bain Capital Insurance funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Bain Capital Insurance M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments5 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Bain Capital Insurance

What does Bain Capital Insurance do?

Bain Capital Insurance is the dedicated insurance investing and solutions business of Bain Capital, LP, deploying capital across the global insurance value chain via Insurance Private Equity strategies (Corporate Transformations, Platform Builds, and Inflection Capital) and Insurance Solutions (Strategic Capital, Growth, and Investment Solutions). The firm partners with insurance carriers, MGAs, brokers, and distributors seeking capital infusion, strategic transformation, reinsurance partnerships, or tailored investment management. Its portfolio spans 14+ insurance companies including distribution platforms, MGA incubation businesses, specialty underwriting carriers, benefits administrators, claims management firms, and insurance technology providers.

Is Bain Capital Insurance a public or private company?

Bain Capital Insurance is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Bain Capital Insurance founded?

Bain Capital Insurance was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Bain Capital Insurance based?

Bain Capital Insurance is headquartered in Boston, United States, in the North America region.

How does Bain Capital Insurance make money?

One revenue line is on record: insurance Private Equity.

Does Bain Capital Insurance have an API?

No public API is recorded for Bain Capital Insurance.

What industry is Bain Capital Insurance in?

Bain Capital Insurance's product category is Insurance Private Equity. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAAABAI, Alternative Investments for Private Wealth (Hedge Funds, PE/VC Access, Private Credit), with a secondary code of FSAEALAI, Institutional Capital Introduction (LP/Family Office/Endowment Matching). Its NAICS code is 5242 and its SIC code is 6411.

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ThemiddlemarketBain Capital Insurance Invests in 1970 GroupBain Capital Insurance has invested in 1970 Group, a company specializing in risk financing for the insurance sector. This investment aims to enhance Bain Capital's liquidity management services for insured companies in the United States and Canada. The deal is expected to help 1970 Group expand its reach and solutions to more businesses.FinSMEs1970 Group Receives Investment From Bain Capital Insurance1970 Group, a specialized risk financing provider, has received a growth investment from Bain Capital Insurance. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but 1970 Group intends to use the funds to expand its liquidity management solutions for insured companies.ReinsuranceNe.ws1970 Group receives growth investment from Bain Capital Insurance1970 Group has secured a growth capital investment from Bain Capital Insurance to support the expansion of its liquidity management solutions for insured organizations. The financial terms of the private investment were not disclosed, but the funding aims to help companies free up capital trapped in insurance collateral for business operations.ThemiddlemarketBain Capital Insurance Invests in Emerald Bay Risk SolutionsBain Capital Insurance has made an investment in Emerald Bay Risk Solutions, a program specialist focused on aligning interests across the risk value chain. The article also lists numerous other recent private equity transactions and corporate acquisitions involving entities such as Sterling Group, Avista, Eurazeo, and Eli Lilly. Specific financial details for the Bain Capital deal were not disclosed in the provided text.CoveragerEmerald Bay Risk Solutions launches with investment from Bain Capital InsuranceEmerald Bay Risk Solutions formally launched with a significant strategic investment from Bain Capital Insurance. The new company plans to focus on reputable MGA programs within the E&S markets and aims to provide a collaborative engagement model in the insurance sector. Emerald Bay has received an 'A-' Stable rating from AM Best, positioning it favorably in a competitive market.