AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Qatar Islamic Insurance Group Q.P.S.C.
The ratings reflect QIIG’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorises as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
The revision of the outlooks to positive reflects AM Best’s expectation that QIIG will continue to generate strong operating returns, with the retention of earnings further enhancing the balance sheet strength over the short to medium term.
QIIG utilises a hybrid takaful model, whereby the shareholders’ fund charges the policyholders’ fund (PHF) a Wakala fee based on gross written contributions (GWC) and a Mudaraba fee based on investment income. QIIG’s ability to accumulate surpluses within the PHF, whilst regularly distributing surplus back to policyholders, supports the sustainability of the takaful model.
QIIG’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by risk-adjusted capitalisation at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The group is less reliant on reinsurance compared with its regional peers and the programme is placed with a well-rated reinsurance panel.
QIIG maintains sufficient liquidity to support its insurance operations, however, it is exposed to illiquid assets in the form of real estate and associate investments, which accounted for approximately 52% of total investments as at year-end 2019. AM Best expects the group to continue to move into alignment with regulatory requirements with regard to its investment concentrations. Capital buffers provide some cushion against potential investment losses due to current volatility in global financial markets.
QIIG has a track record of strong operating and technical profitability, with net profits increasing by 15.3% in 2019 to
QIIG is geographically concentrated, writing all of its business in its domestic market,
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