In a recent report Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said it anticipated further mergers and acquisitions in the global reinsurance industry. The report – “Reinsurers’ Shopping Spree Won’t Slow Down Falling Rates” – cited the following facts to bolster its …
Global multiline insurers (GMI) continue to show strong credit quality, according to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. S&P provided an overview of the GMI sector in an article titled “Global Multiline Insurers’ Diversity and Capitalization Will Remain Key Rating Strengths …
The integrity of the fast-growing “green bond” market is at risk unless a clear definition of what passes for green can be agreed, Zurich Insurance’s investment chief told the Reuters Global Climate Change Summit. The supply of green bonds, a …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services will publish its annual “Global Reinsurance Highlights” publication to coincide with the 2014 Reinsurance Rendezvous in September. It will provide a detailed perspective on the market, focusing on the competitive pressures that will impede reinsurers’ …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has announced the publication of its annual “Global Reinsurance Highlights” to coincide with the 2014 Reinsurance Rendezvous in September. S&P said the forthcoming report “will provide a detailed perspective on the market, focusing on the …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it will publish its annual “Global Reinsurance Highlights” to coincide with the 2014 Reinsurance Rendezvous in September. The report “will provide a detailed perspective on the market, focusing on the competitive pressures that …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it has raised its ratings on Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. to ‘A/A-1’ from ‘A-/A-2’, as well as its ratings on parent company Liberty Mutual Group Inc. to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-‘, and its ratings …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has issued an intermediate insurance industry and country risk assessment (IICRA) score on the global property and casualty reinsurance sector. The report “Insurance Industry And Country Risk Assessment On The Global Property/Casualty Reinsurance Sector” gives …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has revised its outlook on U.S.-based intermediary holding company Argo Group US Inc. (AGUS) and its U.S. operating subsidiaries to stable from negative. S&P also affirmed our ‘BBB-‘ issuer credit and senior unsecured debt ratings …
“Continuing low interest rates and soft economic growth are contributing to a tough investment climate for insurance companies, but they’re still finding opportunities for a decent return if they’re willing to broaden their search,” according to industry executives at Standard …
