| Q. | What is OneBeacon? |
| A. | OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. (“OneBeacon”) is a Bermuda domiciled holding company that is publicly traded on NYSE under the symbol “OB”. OneBeacon’s underwriting companies offer a range of insurance products and services. We have historically offered a range of specialty, commercial and personal products and services sold primarily through select independent agents and brokers. However, we have recently entered into two transactions that have transformed us into a specialty lines company. On Decmeber 3, 2009, we sold the renewal rights to our non-specialty commercial lines business and on July 1, 2010, we completed the sale our personal lines business. With roots dating back to 1831, we have been operating more than 175 years and have relationships with many independent agencies and brokers.
Our reportable segments are Insurance Operations, formerly known as Primary Insurance Operations, and Other Operations. We currently manage our Insurance Operations segment through a specialty lines underwriting unit and a personal lines underwriting unit, nearly all of which is subject to the personal lines sale noted above. Our specialty lines businesses are national in scope, while our personal lines business has been exclusively available in the Northeastern United States. We have added, and expect to continue to add, new specialty businesses both organically and through acquisition, guided by our focus on profitable growth while prudently managing underwriting risk. |
| Q. | How many employees does OneBeacon have? |
| A. | As of December 31, 2009, OneBeacon employed approximately 2,100 employees in locations throughout the United States. |
| Q. | Is OneBeacon publicly traded? |
| A. | Yes, OneBeacon is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “OB.” |
| Q. | Who is OneBeacon’s transfer agent? |
| A. | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Shareowner Services 161 N Concord Exchange P.O. Box 64854 St. Paul, MN 55075 800-468-9716 www.wellsfargo.com/shareownerservices |
| Q. | Does OneBeacon pay a dividend? |
| A. | OneBeacon intends to pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, subject to financial results and declaration by our board of directors. |
| Q. | Who are OneBeacon’s independent auditors? |
| A. | OneBeacon’s independent auditors are PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. |
| Q. | When is OneBeacon’s fiscal year end? |
| A. | OneBeacon’s fiscal year ends December 31. |
| Q. | How can I contact OneBeacon’s investor relations department? |
| A. | You may call us at 877-248-8765 weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET. You may e-mail us at ir@onebeacon.com. You also may write to us at:
Investor Relations OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. 1 Beacon Lane Canton, MA 02120 |
| Q. | How can I contact OneBeacon’s Media Relations department? |
| A. | You may call Carmen Duarte at (781) 332-7268 (or email her at cduarte@onebeacon.com). |
| Q. | How can I obtain copies of OneBeacon’s latest SEC filings? |
| A. | You may request hard copies of any of our SEC filings, Annual Reports or other shareholder information by clicking on the following link: http://investors.onebeacon.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=202299&p=irol-infoReq |
| Q. | When is OneBeacon’s annual general meeting of shareholders? |
| A. | OneBeacon's annual general meeting of shareholders was held June 16, 2010 in Bermuda. |