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Ratings Recap: Solid, Allianz France, Risk Re

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has upgraded the issuer credit rating to “bbb+” from “bbb” and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) of Sweden’s Solid Forsakringsaktiebolag, both with stable outlooks. Best said, its “ratings of Solid …

Ratings Recap: Triglav/Triglav Re, Tristar

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Ltd. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” to Zavarovalnica Triglav d.d. (Triglav), the operating holding company of the Triglav group, and Pozavarovalnica Triglav Re d.d. …

Best Affirms Hallmark Financial and Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of the members of Hallmark Insurance Group, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb-” for …

Ratings Roundup: RAM Re, Grupo Nacional

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a-” to Cayman Islands-based Reaseguradora America SPC, Ltd. (RAM Re), both with stable outlooks. The ratings reflect RAM Re’s “adequate capitalization and …

Best Affirms Hartford and Subs Ratings; Downgrades Hartford Life Companies

A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with negative implications and downgraded the financial strength ratings (FSR) to ‘A-‘ (Excellent) from ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “a-” from “a+” of Hartford Life and Accident Insurance …

Best Affirms Fireman’s Fund, Subs Financial Ratings; Lowers Credit Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent), but has downgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a” from “a+” of California-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and its intercompany pool participants and reinsured affiliates, collectively …

Ratings Recap: Nat’l. Interstate, Best Meridian, SC Farm, Fireman’s Fund La.

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” of National Interstate Corporation (NATL), as well as the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and ICRs of “a+” of the operating members of National Interstate Group …

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 …