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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company (EBSIC) (Tucson, AZ).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company (EBSIC) (Tucson, AZ).
  • EBSIC’s ultimate parent is Emerald Bay Risk Solutions, LLC (Emerald Bay) and Emerald Bay will be owned primarily by Bain Capital Insurance (BCI).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

G&A Institute Announces 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series: Navigating the New Regulatory Environment for Corporate Sustainability Disclosures

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series.

Key Points: 
  • Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series.
  • Participants will dive into an ocean of knowledge, with the G&A team and guest experts helping to demystify the shifting tides of sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • The Pathfinder Webinar Series is designed to inform and empower corporate reporters with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of both domestic and international sustainability reporting.
  • G&A invites you to join us on this journey through the new regulatory environment for sustainability disclosures.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings and Assigns National Scale Rating to PVI Insurance Corporation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance) (Vietnam).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance) (Vietnam).
  • Additionally, AM Best has assigned the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) to PVI Insurance with a stable outlook.
  • The ratings factor in rating enhancement from PVI Insurance’s ultimate parent, HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .

AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.
  • The ratings also factor in a neutral impact from the company’s ownership by Hollard Holdings Australia Pty Ltd (HHA).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Black Gold Re Limited

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Black Gold Re Limited (BGRe) (Bermuda).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Black Gold Re Limited (BGRe) (Bermuda).
  • For current Best’s Credit Ratings and independent data on the captive and alternative risk transfer insurance market, please visit www.ambest.com/captive .
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company and SWBC RE, Ltd.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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 SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company (SWBC PC) (San Antonio, TX).

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 SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company (SWBC PC) (San Antonio, TX).
  • Additionally, AM Best has assigned an FSR of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) to SWBC RE, Ltd. (SWBC Re) (Bermuda).
  • The adequate operating performance and limited business profile assessments are based on SWBC PC’s forecast presented to AM Best.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries

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Friday, March 15, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company (Melville, NY) and United World Life Insurance Company.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company (Melville, NY) and United World Life Insurance Company.
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of “a” (Excellent) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company’s surplus notes.
  • The group (collectively referred to as Mutual of Omaha) is domiciled in Omaha, NE, unless otherwise specified.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Oregon Dental Service

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Concurrently, AM Best has downgraded the FSR to B (Fair) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR to “bb+” (Fair) from “bbb-” (Good) of Oregon Dental Service (ODS).

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, AM Best has downgraded the FSR to B (Fair) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR to “bb+” (Fair) from “bbb-” (Good) of Oregon Dental Service (ODS).
  • Furthermore, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the companies have requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

AM Best Downgrades and Withdraws Credit Ratings of Conifer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Concurrently, AM Best has placed all of these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, AM Best has placed all of these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.
  • At the same time, AM Best has withdrawn all of these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Arch Group Reinsurance Ltd.

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024

AM Best has assigned the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) to Arch Group Reinsurance Ltd. (Arch Group Re) (Bermuda).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has assigned the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) to Arch Group Reinsurance Ltd. (Arch Group Re) (Bermuda).
  • Arch Group Re was founded in 2022 and operates as an intercompany reinsurer, providing the broader Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch) with capital efficiencies.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .