Best’s News & Research Service - June 09, 2025 04:24 PM (EDT)
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Liberty Mutual Surety Brasil Seguros S.A.
- June 09, 2025 04:24 PM (EDT)
//BestWire// - AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Liberty Mutual Surety Brasil Seguros S.A. (LMSB) (Brazil). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect LMSB’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also consider support from LMSB’s ultimate parent, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty Mutual).
LMSB is a niche player that currently writes large local and corporate accounts in various business sectors, exclusively in Brazil. The company leverages its long-term producer partnerships across multiple distribution sources, as well as Liberty Mutual’s deep experience and expertise in writing surety worldwide. LMSB’s balance sheet strength is supported by its strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Credit Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The balance sheet strength assessment considers LMSB’s solid reinsurance program with Liberty Mutual, as well as a conservative investment philosophy.
The business LMSB will be writing has shown consistent profitability historically, while underwriting income is expected to be augmented by investment returns. The company’s risk management frameworks and capabilities are considered appropriate and aligned with its stated risk profile, along with guidance and oversight by Liberty Mutual.
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