Ratings of Catlin, Lancashire, Partner Re and Platinum Underwriters highlight the fundamental impact of ERM vs. capital on S&P’s reinsurer ratings

Ratings of Catlin, Lancashire, Partner Re and Platinum Underwriters highlight the fundamental impact of ERM vs. capital on S&P’s reinsurer ratings

This is a technical article reviewing recent actions by S&P in implementing their new criteria on the reinsurance sector.  If you are interested in understanding this further, would like further clarification or would like to comment please feel free to mail us at info@litmusanalysis.com. (*/** indicate references

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Is your rating at risk?

Is your rating at risk?

Controversial though they can be, financial strength ratings, and particularly those from S&P and AM Best, continue to be central to the transaction process in reinsurance globally and in many primary markets. The confirmation this week of fundamental changes in S&P’s ratings process is therefore, to borrow

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Reinsurer profitability and the interest rate myth

Reinsurer profitability and the interest rate myth

The challenge that low interest rates pose to the insurance industry seems to be considered as axiomatic. Company leaders, equity analyst and rating agencies all routinely highlight the challenges this causes. For investment related life insurance products; fair enough. Indeed for those life companies that have offered

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