Best’s News & Research Service - September 21, 2016 10:09 AM (EDT)
A.M. Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Philadelphia Insurance Companies’ Members
- September 21, 2016 10:09 AM (EDT)
Oldwick //BestWire// - A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” of Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company and its affiliate, Tokio Marine Specialty Insurance Company (both headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA), which operate under a pooling agreement, collectively referred to as Philadelphia Insurance Companies (Philadelphia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect the group’s superior operating profitability, strong capitalization and excellent market presence within the specialty commercial marketplace. The ratings also recognize the unique position of the group within Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (TMHD) and its 100% ownership by Tokio Marine North America, Inc., an insurance holding company subsidiary of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (TMNF). Philadelphia serves a strategic role in supporting the organization’s U.S. strategy.
These positive rating factors are partially offset by the group’s exposures to natural catastrophe and terrorism risks, along with the ongoing moderate growth in top-line premium.
A.M. Best believes that the members of the group are well-positioned at the current ratings level. Negative rating action could result if underwriting and operating performance falls markedly short of expectations along with a decline in the group’s risk-adjusted capitalization, there is any adverse change in the ratings of TMNF, or if there is an unfavorable change in the strategic importance of the group to the ultimate parent.
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