Cookies Policy

Introduction

This Cookies Policy (the “Cookies Policy”) explains how Validus Risk Management Limited and its affiliates (“we”, “us”, or “our”) use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy at Validus Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we may use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Please note that we may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our use of cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies set directly by us are referred to as first-party cookies. Cookies set by external providers are referred to as third-party cookies.

Cookies can also be classified as:

• Session cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

Why Do We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies?

We use cookies and similar technologies for a variety of reasons, including:

• ensuring our website functions correctly and securely;
• remembering your preferences and settings;
• understanding how visitors interact with our website;
• improving website performance and user experience;
• measuring the effectiveness of our communications and marketing activities; and
• providing relevant content and services.

Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website, while others are only used with your consent.

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

We may use the following categories of cookies on our website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – required for the operation, security and functionality of the website. These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference centre.
• Analytics Cookies – help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve performance, usability and content.
• Functionality Cookies – enable the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or form selections, to provide enhanced functionality.
• Advertising and Targeting Cookies – where used, these cookies help us measure the effectiveness of marketing activities and provide more relevant content.

A detailed and up-to-date list of the cookies currently used on our website, including their purpose, provider and retention period, is available through our cookie preference centre.

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences.

You may accept or reject non-essential cookies and choose which categories of cookies you consent to.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie preference centre through the cookie settings link available on our website.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

User Rights

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR where applicable, continue to apply.

Depending on your circumstances, you may have rights to:

• access your personal data;
• request correction of inaccurate personal data;
• request deletion of your personal data;
• restrict or object to certain processing activities; and
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at landc@validusrm.com.

Changes to This Policy

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 24 March 2025.

We may change this policy from time to time. When we do, we will inform you of any updates by posting the changes on our website.

How to Contact Us

Please contact us at landc@validusrm.com if you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or the information we hold about you.