AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Canopius US Insurance, Inc. and Canopius Reinsurance Limited
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of
The ratings reflect Canopius’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The ratings of Canopius US and Canopius Re reflect their strategic importance to and integration within the Canopius group.
Canopius’ balance sheet strength is underpinned by its very strong risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). Significant capital contributions from new and existing shareholders in 2020 and early 2021 offset the impact of material COVID-19-related (re)insurance claims and natural catastrophe losses. Moderate internal capital generation is expected to support risk-adjusted capitalisation at the very strong level prospectively.
Canopius has incurred underwriting losses in recent years, largely owing to the impact of natural catastrophe claims. Results in 2020 also were significantly affected by COVID-19-related losses, driven by business interruption and event cancellation business lines. However, overall performance is expected to show moderate improvement prospectively, as Canopius continues to decrease its exposure to natural catastrophe events. The group is expected to generate a profit in 2021.
Canopius has a well-established business profile as a (re)insurer in the Lloyd’s market, where it ranked seventh in terms of gross written premium in 2020. In addition, the group’s partnership with Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., announced in 2019, is expected to support its expansion in the
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