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Fitch is subjecting the insurers it rates to a coronavirus ratings review, as other ratings agencies place the sector on negative outlooks...
AM Best has revised its assessment of US commercial lines from stable to negative, citing concerns over the impact of Covid-19 on insurers...
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of Pure at A and set its outlook for the high net worth insurer at positive following the company’s acquisition by...
The ILS market is seeking to avoid further high levels of collateral lock-up should a string of events similar to those in 2017-2018 happen again, writes Lucy Jones...
AM Best downgraded its outlook for Aspen to negative from stable, after the ratings agency said the company’s recent operating performance had been below expectations...
The insurance industry is likely to face some financial stress as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, although its strong capital position should help ward off downgrades, rating agencies have said...
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has said that Aon’s $29.9bn purchase of Willis Towers Watson will have “no immediate effect” on its issuer credit rating but has placed Willis on CreditWatch positive...
Shares in Nasdaq-listed Sirius International fell almost 9 percent on opening today after the Bermuda (re)insurer disclosed a dispute with its leading shareholder that threatens its credit...
Standard and Poor’s has placed its ratings for Sirius entities on credit watch with negative implications as a result of a board dispute with majority owner China Minsheng Investment Group...
Sirius' independence from China Minsheng Investment Group (CMIG) has been placed into question after the (re)insurer’s 96 percent owner blocked a planned rights issuance...
