A.M. Best Affirms Credit Ratings of QBE Insurance Group Limited and Its Key Subsidiaries
The ratings reflect QBE’s balance sheet strength, which
QBE’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by consolidated risk-adjusted capitalisation, which remained at the very strong level as at year-end 2017, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), despite the impact of catastrophe losses, poor experience on the emerging market portfolios and a one-off write-down of the deferred tax asset on capital. The group’s write-down of goodwill of
QBE’s adjusted financial leverage deteriorated in 2017, but remains supportive of the very strong balance sheet strength assessment. The group is actively managing down financial leverage through the early redemption and buyback of selected outstanding notes.
The operating performance assessment of strong takes into account QBE’s strong and stable long-term performance track record. Over the past 15 years, QBE has reported underwriting profits in all years with the exception of 2017. The group’s five-year (2013-2017) average combined ratio is 97.5%, which includes 2017’s elevated combined ratio of approximately 104%. The group’s prospective underwriting performance, assuming normalised catastrophe experience, is expected to improve compared with 2017. The group is focusing on simplifying and remediating its portfolio, which includes exiting unprofitable segments such as its Latin American business.
The business profile assessment reflects QBE’s favourable position as a global top 20 general insurance and reinsurance group with operations across the key insurance markets and a focus on commercial specialty lines of business.
The FSR of A (Excellent) and Long-Term ICRs of “a+” have been affirmed, both with a stable outlook, for the following pooled members of
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This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on A.M. Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see A.M. Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Understanding Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper media use of Best’s Credit Ratings and
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