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OLDWICK - OCTOBER 21, 2022 09:25 AM (EDT)
AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Transatlantic Reinsurance Company (New York, NY) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as TransRe). In addition, AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Long-Term ICRs and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of “a-” (Excellent) of Alleghany Corporation (Alleghany) [NYSE: Y] and Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. Alleghany and Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. are headquartered in New York, NY. Concurrently, AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (Superior) of RSUI Indemnity Company and its reinsured subsidiaries, collectively referred to as RSUI Group (RSUI) (headquartered in Atlanta, GA).
At the same time, AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Capitol Indemnity Corporation and its two subsidiaries, which operate under a pooling agreement, collectively referred to as CapSpecialty Insurance Group (CapSpecialty) (headquartered in Middleton, WI). (Please see below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)
The decision to place these ratings under review with positive implications follows the Oct. 19, 2022, announcement by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.B) and Alleghany Corporation (NYSE: Y) that the acquisition of Alleghany by Berkshire Hathaway has been completed. After AM Best has completed its review of Berkshire’s plans for supporting the acquired entities, it is likely that the ratings of Alleghany and its various affiliates will benefit from the vast financial resources and financial flexibility that Berkshire possesses.
The FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (Superior) have been placed under review with positive implications for Transatlantic Reinsurance Company and its following subsidiaries:
The FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (Superior) have been placed under review with positive implications for the following members of RSUI Group:
The FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) have been placed under review with positive implications for the following members of CapSpecialty Insurance Group:
The following Long-Term IRs have been placed under review with positive implications:
Alleghany Corporation—
— “a-” (Excellent) on $300 million 4.9% senior unsecured notes, due 2044
Transatlantic Holdings Inc.—
— “a-” (Excellent) on $350 million 8% senior unsecured notes, due 2039
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