AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Conduit Reinsurance Limited
- November 11, 2026 12:38 PM (EST)
//BestWire// - AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Conduit Reinsurance Limited (Conduit Re) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect Conduit Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management.
Conduit Re’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by risk-adjusted capitalisation, which is projected to remain at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The balance sheet strength assessment is further supported by high quality capital without any financial leverage, a conservative investment strategy focused on fixed maturity securities and a reinsurance programme of excellent credit quality.
The adequate operating performance assessment reflects Conduit Re’s robust underwriting profitability, supported by a discounted combined ratio (net-net) of 88.4% in 2025 (2024: 84.9%). The higher combined ratio in 2025 reflected the company’s outsized net exposure to California wildfires. Subsequently the company broadened its retrocession cover to provide greater protection against potential future volatility, including by reducing its net exposure to secondary perils. Conduit Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent of Conduit Re, reported a profit of USD 80.3 million for the first six months of 2026, compared to a loss of USD 13.5 million in the first six months of 2025.
Conduit Re, a pure play reinsurer, has been well received by the market, quickly establishing itself with key distributors since it began writing business in 2021. The company has a well-diversified book by line of business and geography, and AM Best expects it to write reinsurance revenue of approximately USD 920 million in 2026. Although there have been a number of changes within senior management since March 2025, the newly appointed executives bring appropriate experience and expertise.
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