What our clients say
Chief Financial Officer, P&I Club
"Our annual meeting with S&P as part of our interactive rating is one of our key meetings for the year.
It is therefore very helpful to have an independent, objective view on our preparations for that meeting, and someone who can act as a sounding board where required.
Litmus have ably supported us in this regard for a number of years and also in navigating and understanding the recent changes to the S&P capital model."
Head of Security & Counterparty, Top ten insurance and reinsurance broker
"As a firm occasionally engaging with unrated markets, we rely on Litmus Analysis to provide us with clear, objective insights that help us make informed decisions with confidence.
Their thorough assessments offer valuable clarity into the financial strength and operational soundness of counterparties that do not carry a traditional rating.
The quality of their analysis has been instrumental in supporting our due diligence process and enhancing our internal governance.
We regard Litmus as a trusted, independent partner whose expertise brings an added layer of rigour to our placement strategies".
CFO of insurer
“A few key comments or pointers from experienced analysts can make a great difference to the quality of the presentation. Litmus’ team know what the rating agency analyst would be looking for and help us prepare accordingly.”
Founding partner in a specialist reinsurance broker
“I would like to express our thanks to you for the excellent service you provide. This exactly fits the bill of what we have been missing to date and has proved of great assistance.
The fact that we have Litmus available to consult with on rating issues and know that we will receive a speedy response is now a service that we would not want to be without. We look forward to many years of co-operation in the future.”
Chief Executive Officer, Insurer
"We have used the team at Litmus Analysis for several years now, originally for our small niche insurance company in Guernsey, and currently for our new PCC in Gibraltar.
The Litmus team guided us through creating our presentation to really showcase our insurance businesses from the objective view of a rating analyst.
They have always been available to talk through new ideas and how they may affect a rating.
We have no hesitation in recommending Litmus Analysis to anyone that needs support or is contemplating obtaining a credit rating".
Head of Capital Management, Top 20 Reinsurer
"Working with Litmus has been extremely useful over the years. Their support during what are frequently critical assessments from the Group’s multiple rating agencies has been invaluable.
Litmus provides deep insight and pragmatic guidance which has helped us to navigate through the complexities frequently involved with rating agency interactions".
CFO of a quoted French rated insurer
“Litmus’ consultants have a thorough understanding of how rating agencies work and how analysts assess your company’s financial strength. If you want to make sure your rating fully reflects all the positive aspects of your credit profile, here are the guys really worth working with.
Thanks to an intimate knowledge of the insurance industry, and a real focus on understanding the specifics of your business, they provide you with extremely relevant advice on how to deal with your agency, build a compelling management presentation, and turn each contact with your analyst into an occasion to reassert your profile’s strengths.
On top of that, they’re efficient and easy going. What more could one expect?”
CFO of UK insurer
“Litmus have provided great help in deciphering how the S&P ratings process works and explaining that process both internally and externally.”
NB. Our policy is to maintain client anonymity, especially where ratings matters are concerned.