African Re News

Reinsurance Fraud Triggers Stock Plunge in Lehman-Founded Hungarian Insurer

Hungarian insurer Cig Pannonia Nyrt., which lists Lehman Brothers as one of its founders, lost as much as a quarter of its value in two days after Italian reinsurance contracts at one of its units turned out to be counterfeit. …

Ratings Roundup: AEGIS, SOGAZ, African Re, Delvag

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda-based Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited (AEGIS), and has assigned both ratings a positive outlook. Best said the rating …

Ratings Recap: Validus Re, African Re, Arab Orient, Bosna Re, SOGAZ

A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Bermuda-based Validus Re Americas, Ltd., and its affiliate, Validus Re Europe Limited (Ireland). …

Ratings Roundup: Continental Re, African Re

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘B+’ (Good) from ‘B’ (Fair) and issuer credit rating to “bbb-” from “bb+” of Nigeria’s Continental Reinsurance Plc, both with stable outlooks. The rating upgrades reflect …