Best’s News & Research Service - December 13, 2022 01:02 PM (EST)
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of RLI Corp. and Its Subsidiaries
- December 13, 2022 01:02 PM (EST)
Oldwick //BestWire// - AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of the members of RLI Group (RLI). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of RLI’s publicly traded parent holding company, RLI Corp. [NYSE: RLI]. AM Best also has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) on $150 million 4.875% senior unsecured notes, due 2023, of RLI Corp. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All companies are headquartered in Peoria, IL. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)
The ratings reflect RLI’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management.
RLI’s risk-adjusted capital remains more than supportive of its risk profile, and remains at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The overall balance sheet assessment reflects a favorable assessment of growth and quality of surplus and conservative reserving philosophy. RLI’s ratings also reflect underwriting results that are consistently better than peers and industry averages in the commercial casualty lines of business. RLI’s sound risk management capabilities and focus on niche opportunities by concentrating on specialty markets that often are underserved, has helped insulate it from the various stages of the traditional property/casualty market cycle. Further supporting the ratings is the strong financial flexibility afforded by RLI Corp., as evidenced by its modest financial leverage and strong fixed-charge coverage.
The FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa” (Superior), each with a stable outlook, have been affirmed for the members of RLI Group:
- RLI Insurance Company
- Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company
- Mt. Hawley Insurance Company
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