AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of XL Seguros México, S.A. de C.V.

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) and the Mexico National Scale Rating of “aa+.MX” (Superior) of XL Seguros México, S.A. de C.V. (XLSM) (Mexico). These Credit Ratings (ratings) were under review with negative implications pending the legal authorization to transfer XLSM’s portfolio to AXA Seguros, S.A. de C.V. (AXA Seguros).

The portfolio transfer has been authorized by Mexico authorities. XLSM has transferred all insurance and reinsurance risks into AXA Seguros, and stopped underwriting new premiums.

AM Best’s policy is for a final rating to be completed along with a rating withdrawal. However, a final rating update was not able to be completed, as XLSM does not hold any insurance risks necessary to support the formation of a current rating opinion.

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