AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P. and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company K.S.C. (Closed)
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” (Excellent) of
The ratings reflect GIG’s consolidated balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
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GIG’s balance sheet is underpinned by consolidated risk-adjusted capitalisation being at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), and benefits from a comprehensive reinsurance programme and a conservative investment strategy. GIG’s balance sheet is exposed to moderate levels of financial leverage following its acquisition of
GIG is amongst the largest and most diversified insurance groups in the
The group’s record of strong operating performance has been maintained following the acquisition of GIG Gulf, with positive underwriting performance evident by a five-year (2018-2022) weighted average combined ratio of 95.1% and return-on-equity ratio of 17.4%, as calculated by AM Best, which includes a large one-off accounting gain from the acquisition of GIG Gulf in 2021.
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