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FFIC Downgraded

Following sharp reserve strengthening on the California contractors business of First Financial Insurance Co. (FFIC), its financial strength rating (FSR)...

HISCO Off CreditWatch

The “BBB+” long-term counterparty credit rating and insurer FSR on Hiscox Insurance Company Ltd. (HISCO) were withdrawn from CreditWatch with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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