Accredited downgrade threat on hold as R&Q agrees $465m sale to Onex

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R&Q Insurance Holdings has entered into a conditional agreement with Canadian investment business Onex Corporation to sell 100% of the equity interest in its front business Accredited.

The deal, which first floated in September, is subject to shareholder approval, regulatory approval and customary consents from certain R&Q debt providers.

Upon completion, R&Q will refocus as a legacy insurance business in Bermuda, Europe, the US and the UK.

Related R&Q in ‘advanced’ talks for sale of Policy Expert capacity backer Accredited

R&Q is in discussions with Canadian investment business Onex for the sale of its fronting business Accredited.

R&Q said the proposed

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