OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#insurance—AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of the rated operating subsidiaries of James River Group Holdings, Inc. (Delaware) [NASDAQ: JRVR]. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) of James River Group Holdings, Inc. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative. (See below for a detailed listing of the subsidiaries.)
The ratings of James River Group Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiaries reflect their balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and marginal enterprise risk management (ERM).
The affirmation of the ratings reflects James River Group Holdings, Inc.’s substantial efforts to protect its balance sheet through adverse development cover and loss portfolio transfer reinsurance transactions, while refocusing operations to provide sustainable earnings. The rating affirmations also consider the group’s ongoing focus to enhance overall ERM capabilities. Despite these positive attributes, the negative outlooks reflect the execution risks associated with achieving the group’s near-term operating, underwriting, and balance sheet expectations (including projected capitalization and leverage metrics) as presented to AM Best.
The FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a-” (Excellent) have been affirmed with negative outlooks for the following subsidiaries of James River Group Holdings, Inc.:
- James River Insurance Company
- James River Casualty Company
- Falls Lake National Insurance Company
- Stonewood Insurance Company
- Falls Lake Fire and Casualty Company
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