Ratings

Best Affirms Swiss Re and Sub’s ‘A+’ Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd and its subsidiaries. Best also affirmed all debt ratings of Swiss Re and its subsidiaries. …

Ratings: Southern General/GreenStar, Fairfield, Community Mutual, Wisconsin County

A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘B’ (Fair) from ‘B++’ (Good) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “bb+” from “bbb” of Southern General Insurance Company (SGIC) and GreenStar Insurance Company, an affiliate of SGIC, …

Ratings Roundup: New India Assurance, South China Insurance

A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of The New India Assurance Company Limited, both with stable outlooks. The ratings reflect New India’s “strong risk-adjusted capitalization, improved underwriting …

Ratings Roundup: NEWGT Re, Ability Re, RoyalStar (RSA)

A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Limited has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A’- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” to Bermuda-based NEWGT Reinsurance Company, Ltd. Best said the ratings reflect NEWGT’s “stable operating profitability, aided by its retrocession coverage in …

Ratings Recap: ASSA/Lion Re, Local Tapiola, Liffey Re, Del Istmo, QBE Del Istmo

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Panama City-based ASSA Compania de Seguros, S.A. (ASSA), as well as the FSR of’ A-‘ (Excellent) and ICR of …

Best Affirms Amlin AG, Amlin plc, Lloyd’s Syndicate 2001 Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “aa-” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2001, which is managed by Amlin Underwriting Limited, and the FSR of ‘A’ …

Ratings Roundup: Peak Re, Lakeside Re III Ltd

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A’- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” to Hong Kong-based Peak Reinsurance Company Limited, both with stable outlooks. Best explained that “Peak Re is licensed in Hong Kong as …

Ratings Roundup: Indiana Lumbermens Mutual, Noble

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B+’ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company and its reinsured subsidiaries, Lone Star National Insurance Company and National Building Material Assurance Company. All …

Ratings Recap: Echelon, Nationale Suisse, MAPFRE Global Risks/Empresas

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” of Echelon General Insurance Company, as well as the ICR of “bb+” of Echelon’s publicly traded parent, EGI Financial Holdings Inc. …

S&P Sees No Change for Willis’ Ratings from Goodwill and Remuneration Changes

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has said that its ratings on Willis Group Holdings PLC (‘BBB’-/Stable/–) are unchanged “following the company’s announcement of charges related to goodwill impairment and a change in its remuneration policy”, both of which, S&P said, …

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