AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Humboldt Re Limited Under Review With Negative Implications

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Humboldt Re Limited (Humboldt Re) (Guernsey).

The Credit Rating (rating) actions follow the announcement on 8 December 2020 that the shareholder and the board of directors of Humboldt Re have decided to cease underwriting new business as of 1 January 2021.

Whilst AM Best does not expect Humboldt Re’s rating fundamentals to deteriorate significantly, the under review with negative implications status reflects uncertainty over the company’s prospective balance sheet strength and future business plans.

AM Best will conduct detailed discussions with Humboldt Re regarding its revised business plans and prospective risk-adjusted capitalisation. The ratings will be removed from under review upon the completion of AM Best’s analysis.

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