April 11, 2012
Bermuda-based Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. announced that it expects major catastrophe losses will have a net negative impact of approximately $24.8 million on the Company’s results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The company explained that the losses were …
March 28, 2012
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Platinum Underwriters Bermuda, Ltd. and its strategic affiliate, Baltimore-based Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance, Inc. Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb” …
October 17, 2011
A number of Bermuda-based re/insurers have announced their respective loss estimates for the third quarter of 2011. The figures given include loss adjustment expenses, and are net of any applicable reinsurance recoveries, reinstatement premiums and taxes. Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited …
August 8, 2011
In an announcement that received slightly less notice than the downgrading of the U.S.’ ratings from ‘AAA’ to ‘AA+’, Standard & Poor’s also announced that it has revised its outlook on Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance Inc. and Platinum Underwriters Bermuda Ltd. …
June 2, 2011
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ‘A’ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance Inc. and Platinum Underwriters Bermuda Ltd. (collectively referred to as Platinum). S&P also affirmed its ‘BBB+’ counterparty credit rating on Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. …
June 1, 2011
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Platinum Underwriters Bermuda, Ltd. and its strategic affiliate Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance, Inc. Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb” …
March 23, 2011
A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with developing implications the debt rating of “bb+” on $200 million Series 2008-1 Class A principal at-risk variable rate notes due August 5, 2011, issued by Topiary Capital Limited, which is based in …