Ticker: $JRVR
Sector: Financials
Industry: Insurance
James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a holding company. The Company owns and operates a group of insurance companies with the objective of generating compelling returns on tangible equity while limiting underwriting and investment volatility. It operates in three segments: Excess and Surplus Lines, Specialty Admitted Insurance, and Corporate and Other segments. The Excess and Surplus Lines segment offers commercial excess and surplus lines liability and excess property insurance in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Specialty Admitted Insurance segment focuses on niche classes within the standard insurance markets with a primary focus on fronting business. The Corporate and Other segment consists of the management, technology, treasury activities, and interest expense. Its insurance companies include James River Group Holdings UK Limited, James River Group, James River Insurance Company, and Falls Lake National Insurance Company.
Headquarters1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 405
Chapel Hill, NC
27517
At James River Group®, our Core Values are the guiding force that allows our organization to act with purpose and accomplish great things as a result. We are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment where all employees can demonstrate and develop their talents. We recognize that our success as a company is founded on the ideas, passions, and efforts of our employees.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. ($JRVR) is a Bermuda-based specialty insurance holding company that primarily operates within the United States. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on niche casualty risks for small to middle-market businesses.
Core Business Segments
- Excess and Surplus (E&S) Lines: Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, this is the company’s largest segment, accounting for roughly 85% of gross written premiums as of late 2025. It provides commercial liability and property insurance through wholesale brokers in all 50 states.
- Specialty Admitted Insurance: Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, this segment provides niche coverage like fronting and program business. It previously handled workers’ compensation until selling those renewal rights in 2023.
- Casualty Reinsurance: This segment was significantly scaled back following the sale of JRG Reinsurance Company Ltd. in April 2024, with its operations now largely classified as discontinued.