Best Withdraws Bayerische Versicherungsbank Ratings

A.M. Best Co. announced that it has withdrawn the “A+” (Superior) financial strength rating (FSR) and the “aa-” issuer credit ratings (ICR) of Germany’s Bayerische Versicherungsbank AG and Frankfurter Versicherungs-AG following the completed merger with Allianz Versicherungs-AG.

“Subsequently, an NR-5 (Not Formally Followed) has been assigned to both companies, said Best.

“Allianz Versicherungs-AG’s A+ (Superior) FSR and “aa-” ICR remain unaffected by the recent transaction,” it concluded.