AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to 'bb' (Fair) from 'bb+' (Fair) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) of
Concurrently, AM Best has placed these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.
The ratings reflect Milli Re's consolidated balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The downgrade of the Long-Term ICR follows the publication of Milli Re's audited financial statements for year-end 2021, and reflects a deterioration in the company's consolidated risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The worsening of economic conditions in
The ratings have been placed under review with negative implications, as AM Best needs time to assess the full impact of the deteriorating economic conditions in
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