February 6, 2012
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a” from “a-” of Bermuda-based Validus Reinsurance, Ltd., as well as the ICR to “bbb” from “bbb-“and debt …
February 1, 2012
A.M. best has downgraded the financial ratings of FFVA Mutual Insurance Co. due to underwriting losses on its workers’ compensation line of business, especially in states where it expanded outside of Florida. A.M. Best downgraded FFVA Mutual from A (excellent) …
January 31, 2012
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B’ (Fair) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “bb” of Illinois-based American Country Insurance Company and American Service Insurance Company, Inc. – members of the American Service Pool (ASI Pool). …
January 30, 2012
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘A-‘ (Excellent) from ‘B++’ (Good) and the issuer credit rating to “a-” from “bbb+” of The Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Limited, and has removed both ratings from under …
January 27, 2012
In connection with its revision of its outlook on AIG, A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Chartis US Insurance Group and its members and the Lexington …
January 26, 2012
A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” to Costa Rica’s Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS), both with stable outlooks. The ratings reflect “INS’ strong capitalization and liquidity position, diversified …
January 26, 2012
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it is “maintaining its stable outlook on the global reinsurance sector despite the near-record level of catastrophe losses in 2011,” as it doesn’t expect “a bias in the direction of any rating actions …
January 24, 2012
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A+’ (Superior) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “aa-” from “a-” of Montpelier US Insurance Company (MUSIC). Best also removed both ratings from under review with …
January 24, 2012
A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Bermuda-based Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd. and its affiliates. Best also placed under review with …
January 24, 2012
A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has commented that the ratings of Australia’s QBE Insurance Group Limited and its main insurance subsidiaries are unchanged following the market update issued by QBE on January 12, 2012, in which it revised …