AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of ‘a+’ (Excellent) of Stellar Insurance, a single-parent captive of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of ‘a-’ (Excellent) of Enel Re
AM Best affirms the financial strength rating of ‘B+’ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of ‘bbb-’ (Good) of Orion Reinsurance, class 3 captive insurer based in Bermuda
AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘a-’ (Excellent) to National Grid Insurance USA
The downgrade reflects the continued capital support required for Lincoln Benefit’s captive reinsurer, Lancaster Re Captive Insurance Company, and the expected impact on its capital flexibility
The Ireland-based captive is well-integrated within the Eni group’s risk management framework and maintains its active role in overseeing and containing the group’s insurance costs
The rating downgrades reflect the captive’s business plan to cease underwriting new business starting from mid-May 2024