Yearly Archives: 2001

RenaissanceRe Upgraded

The FSR of Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, was upgraded from “A” to “A+” by A.M. Best. The rating action...

Winterthur Reclassified

The counterparty credit rating and insurer FSR on Wintherthur International Reinsurance Co. Ltd. was downgraded from “AA” to “AA-” by...

Royal & Sun ‘AA-‘ Affirmed

The long- and short-term ratings, including the “AA-” counterparty credit rating and insurer FSR, on the core operating entities of...

S&P Affirms Amica

The “AA+” counterparty credit rating and FSR on Amica Mutual Insurance Co. was affirmed by S&P. The rating action is...

American Independent Under Review

The “C++” rating of American Independent Insurance Co. was placed under review with developing implications by A.M. Best. On Jan....

W.R. Berkley’s ‘A+’ Affirmed

S&P affirmed the “A+” counterparty credit rating and FSR on W. R. Berkley Corp.’s (WRB) specialty operations. Companies affected by...

Northwestern Nat’l. Casualty Affirmed

The “BBBpi” financial strength rating (FSR) on Northwestern National Casualty Co. (NNCC) was affirmed by S&P. The company primarily underwrites...

Markel on CreditWatch Negative

The ratings on Markel Corp. and related entities were placed on CreditWatch with negative implications by S&P, which cited concerns...

Travelers Lloyd’s Affirmed

The “AApi” rating on Traveler’s Lloyd’s Insurance Co. was affirmed by Standard & Poor’s (S&P). The Hartford, Conn.-based, Texas-domiciled company...

SAFECO Placed on Watch Negative

Following SAFECO Corp.’s recent announcement indicating the recording of an operating loss for the fourth quarter 2000, all ratings of...