Ratings News

Ratings: QBE Del Istmo, Asia Capital Re, Lloyd’s Syndicate 570 (Atrium)

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” to Panama-based QBE Del Istmo Reinsurance Inc, Del Istmo Assurance Corp and Liffey Reinsurance Company Limited, which is domiciled in Dublin, Ireland. …

Ratings Roundup: Gramercy, Southern Trust

A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to ‘B’ (Fair) from ‘B+’ (Good) and issuer credit rating to “bb” from “bbb-” of Dallas-based Gramercy Insurance Company (GIC), and has revised its outlook on both ratings to negative from …

Ratings of Dallas-Based Gramercy Insurance Co. Downgraded

The ratings of Dallas-based commercial property/casualty insurance company Gramercy Insurance Co. (GIC) have been downgraded by A.M. Best Co. The company’s financial strength rating was lowered to B (Fair) from B+ (Good) and its issuer credit rating to “bb” from …

Ratings Recap: Evergreen Re, Asian Re, Toa Re, Meritz

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Bermuda-based Evergreen Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (ERCL), both with stable outlooks. The ratings reflect ERCL’s “solid risk-adjusted capitalization, consistently profitable operating performance …

Best Affirms Ratings of Sompo Japan and U.S. Subs; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “aa-” of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. Best also, affirmed the FSR of ‘A+’ (Superior) and ICRs of “aa-” of Sompo Japan …

Best Affirms Wind River Re, U.S. Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Bermuda-based Wind River Reinsurance Company, Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiaries. Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb” of the ultimate …

Best Affirms NIPPONKOA’s ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a+” of Japan’s NIPPONKOA Insurance Company Ltd, both with stable outlooks. The ratings reflect NIPPONKOA’s “favorable risk-adjusted capitalization, conservative underwriting leverage and expected …

Ratings Roundup: Heritage, Euler Hermes (US)

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Calif.-based Heritage Indemnity Company, both with stable outlooks. The ratings of Heritage “reflect its strong capitalization, favorable operating results and national …

Ratings: Transsib Re, Tokio Marine Pacific, MAPFRE Panama, Union Nationale, Sovereign (NZ), Labuan Re, Tugu, ARIG

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has upgraded the issuer credit rating to “bb+” from “bb” and affirmed the financial strength rating of B (Fair) of Russia’s OJSC Transsiberian Reinsurance Corporation (Transsib Re), both with stable outlooks. Best said …

Best Affirms Ratings of Beazley Insurance Company, Inc.

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Beazley Insurance Company, Inc. (BICI), which is based in Farmington, Conn. The outlook for both ratings is stable. These ratings reflect …