New York, May 06, 2015 -- Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the Baa1 insurance financial strength ratings of Ironshore Inc.'s ("Ironshore") principal operating subsidiaries and the Baa3 senior unsecured debt rating of Ironshore Holdings (U.S.) Inc. following the company's announcement that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Fosun International Limited ("Fosun" -- senior debt at Ba3 stable outlook) for Fosun to acquire the remaining interest in Ironshore that it does not already own. Earlier this year, Fosun purchased a 20% strategic stake in Ironshore from a group of private equity shareholders. Following the closing of the transaction, which is subject to the receipt of certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, Ironshore will operate as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary within the Fosun organization under current Ironshore management. The outlook for the ratings is stable.

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