AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Grupo Mexicano de Seguros, S.A. de C.V. Under Review With Negative Implications

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has placed under review with negative implications 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 Grupo Mexicano de Seguros, S.A. de C.V. (GMX) (Mexico City, Mexico) following the ongoing events regarding GMX’s exposure to a significant claim made by the subway system of Mexico City, for a fire in its control pit that occurred in January 2021.

The previous positive outlooks of GMX’s ratings pointed to the upward trend in the company’s balance sheet strength, maintained through favorable underwriting and investment performance. The under review with negative implications status is derived from the potential negative effects that the materialization of this exposure could have on GMX’s balance sheet strength and business profile, which could become limited by reputational risk, as well as pressing concerns regarding the corporate governance and the company’s enterprise risk management practices. AM Best will continue to monitor this situation as it evolves.

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