Lancashire Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiary Lancashire Insurance Company have entered into a $350m three-year letter of credit facility.

The letters of credit will be used to support obligations under reinsurance liabilities of Lancashire Insurance Company.

The facility also has a $75m sub-limit for revolving loans which will be used for working capital and other corporate purposes.

Neil McConachie, chief financial officer and chief operating officer, said: “We are very pleased to have these leading financial institutions showing their support for the Lancashire group.

"This facility boosts the long-term financial flexibility and strength we have committed to our clients.”