AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd Under Review With Developing Implications

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) (Malaysia).

The Credit Ratings (ratings) have been placed under review with developing implications following the May 19, 2026, announcement that MNRB Holdings Berhad (MNRB) has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire an 80% equity interest in Labuan Re for a total cash consideration of approximately USD100.69 million (equivalent to RM400.49 million).

Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad (Malaysian Re), MNRB’s wholly owned subsidiary, currently holds a 20% equity stake in Labuan Re. Upon completion of the transaction, Malaysian Re will retain its existing 20% stake, while MNRB will hold the remaining 80%, making Labuan Re a wholly owned subsidiary of MNRB. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

The ratings will remain under review with developing implications pending completion of the transaction and AM Best’s review of Labuan Re’s credit rating fundamentals post-acquisition.

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