November 8, 2010
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Singapore’s First Capital Insurance Limited, both with stable outlooks. The ratings reflect First Capital’s “adequate risk-adjusted capitalization and its ability to …
November 3, 2010
A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the ratings of Germany’s Hannover Rueckversicherung AG (Hannover Re) and its related debt issues and rated subsidiaries. Best also affirmed the financial strength rating …
November 3, 2010
A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” and assigned an NR-5 (Not Formally Followed) to the FSRs and “nr” to the ICRs of Louisiana-based Audubon Insurance Company and …
November 2, 2010
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that its ratings on Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. (A-/Stable/–) and its operating subsidiaries are not affected by the announcement of the appointment of Albert Benchimol as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 17, 2011. …
November 2, 2010
Insurance rating bureau A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of Reno, Nev.-based Employers Holdings Inc.of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Employers Insurance Group and its four pooled property/casualty operating subsidiaries, Employers Insurance Company …
October 28, 2010
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda-based Dah Sing Insurance Company Limited (DSI), both with stable outlooks. Best said the affirmations reflect “DSI’s solid risk-adjusted capital position, …
October 27, 2010
A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has placed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of the UK’s Brit Insurance Limited (BIL) and the ICR of “bbb” of Netherlands-based Brit Insurance Holdings …
October 27, 2010
A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength ratings of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Torus Insurance (Bermuda) Limited, Torus Insurance (UK) Limited, Torus Specialty Insurance Company and Torus National Insurance …
October 26, 2010
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating of Pacific Pioneer Insurance Co. to “B++” from “B+,” and issuer credit rating to “bbb” from “bbb-.” The outlook for both ratings is stable, according to the rating agency. A.M. Best …
October 25, 2010
A.M. Best Co. announced that it has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘B-‘ (Fair) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “bb-” of Miami-based Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company and Illinois-based Universal …