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AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings for Discovery Insurance Company

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Money, Credit rating agencies, Economy, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, Dagong Global Credit Rating, Banking

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B+ (Good) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to bbb- (Good) from bb+ (Fair) of Discovery Insurance Company (Discovery) (Kinston, NC).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B+ (Good) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to bbb- (Good) from bb+ (Fair) of Discovery Insurance Company (Discovery) (Kinston, NC).
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

IWBI Announces New WELL Performance Rating Focused on Using Dynamic Human and Building Performance Metrics to Enhance the Experience of the People Inside

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Rating, Building engineering, Building energy rating, Sustainable building

This new designation will add to a growing suite of WELL ratings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the forthcoming WELL Health Equity Rating.

Key Points: 
  • This new designation will add to a growing suite of WELL ratings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the forthcoming WELL Health Equity Rating.
  • Each can be achieved as a stand-alone designation or milestone along the way to WELL Certification at Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level.
  • We are proud to collaborate with IWBI through the WELL Performance Rating as we evolve our services to deploy technology-based solutions to address changing market needs.
  • "IWBI has been instrumental in driving the evolution of building occupant health and well-being, cementing scientific rigor and robust measurable goals as a means to advance building performance.

IWBI Announces New WELL Performance Rating Focused on Using Dynamic Human and Building Performance Metrics to Enhance the Experience of the People Inside

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Building engineering, Building science, Building performance, Rating, Civil engineering, Academic disciplines, Applied sciences

This new designation will add to a growing suite of WELL ratings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the forthcoming WELL Health Equity Rating.

Key Points: 
  • This new designation will add to a growing suite of WELL ratings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the forthcoming WELL Health Equity Rating.
  • We focus on helping building owners and operators assess, mitigate and monitor indoor environmental quality to ensure occupants' well-being and the building's performance.
  • We are proud to collaborate with IWBI through the WELL Performance Rating as we evolve our services to deploy technology-based solutions to address changing market needs.
  • "IWBI has been instrumental in driving the evolution of building occupant health and well-being, cementing scientific rigor and robust measurable goals as a means to advance building performance.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of CNA Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Finance, Credit rating agencies, Economy, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, AM Best, CNA Financial

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of a+ (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) [NYSE: CNA], collectively known as CNA Insurance Companies (CNA).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of a+ (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) [NYSE: CNA], collectively known as CNA Insurance Companies (CNA).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of bbb+ (Good) and all existing Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of CNAF.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Allstate Corporation and Its Key Subsidiaries

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Finance, Credit rating agencies, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, AM Best, Allstate

AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term ICRs of bbb- (Good) of members of Castle Key Group (Castle Key).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term ICRs of bbb- (Good) of members of Castle Key Group (Castle Key).
  • At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a (Excellent), and all existing Long- and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR; Short-Term IR) of the ultimate parent, The Allstate Corporation (Allcorp).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation PLC

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Finance, Credit rating agencies, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, AM Best, Reinsurance companies

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of bbb- (Good) of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation PLC (WAICA Re) (Sierra Leone).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of bbb- (Good) of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation PLC (WAICA Re) (Sierra Leone).
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. and Its Main Subsidiaries

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Credit rating agencies, Finance, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, AM Best

Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. [NYSE: RNR].

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. [NYSE: RNR].
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Kinsale Insurance Company and Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, Kinsale

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of a (Excellent) of Kinsale Insurance Company (Kinsale) (Little Rock, AR).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of a (Excellent) of Kinsale Insurance Company (Kinsale) (Little Rock, AR).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of bbb (Good) of Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (Kinsale Capital) (headquartered in Richmond, VA) [NASDAQ: KNSL].
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Pacific LifeCorp and Its Subsidiaries

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Credit rating agencies, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, Wilmington, Delaware, AM Best, Wilmington, North Carolina, East Coast of the United States, Economy, Geography of the United States

Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a (Excellent) of the groups intermediate holding company, Pacific LifeCorp (Wilmington, DE).

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a (Excellent) of the groups intermediate holding company, Pacific LifeCorp (Wilmington, DE).
  • AM Best also has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of Pacific LifeCorp.
  • Lastly, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of aa (Superior) of Pacific Life Funding, LLC and Pacific Life Global Funding.
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Westfield Specialty Insurance Company

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Credit rating agencies, Credit, Credit rating, Rating, AM Best, Westfield, Massachusetts, Economy

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of a+ (Excellent) to Westfield Specialty Insurance Company (Westfield Specialty).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of a+ (Excellent) to Westfield Specialty Insurance Company (Westfield Specialty).
  • The ratings of the members of Ohio Farmers are being extended to Westfield Specialty given the explicit support provided through a pooling arrangement.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .