HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co.has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-”of Taiping Reinsurance Company Limited (TPRe) (Hong Kong).

The ratings of TPRe were placed under review to reflect the uncertainty regarding the ultimate financial impact on the company as a result of its claims exposure to the 2011 Thailand flooding.

During the under review period, A.M. Best will continue to hold discussion with TPRe’s management in order to resolve its negative implications status.

The methodology used in determining these ratings is Best’s Credit Rating Methodology, which provides a comprehensive explanation of A.M. Best’s rating process and contains the different rating criteria employed in the rating process. Best’s Credit Rating Methodology can be found at www.ambest.com/ratings/methodology.

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Financial Analyst
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Michael Wong
Senior Financial Analyst
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Jim Peavy
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Source: A.M. Best Co.