Major Rating Factors:
Strong long-term capitalization index (8.0 on a scale of 0 to 10) based on excellent current risk adjusted capital (severe and moderate loss scenarios). Furthermore, this high level of risk adjusted capital has been consistently maintained in previous years. Excellent overall profitability index (6.9) with operating gains in each of the last five years. Return on equity has been fair, averaging 9.3% over the past five years. Superior liquidity (9.4) with ample operational cash flow and liquid investments.
Other Rating Factors:
History of adequate reserve strength (6.2) as reserves have been consistently at an acceptable level. Good overall results on stability tests (6.4) despite. Stability strengths include good operational trends and excellent risk diversification. The largest net exposure for one risk is acceptable at 3.0% of capital.
Stability Factors:
G - Fast asset or premium growth.
R - Concerns about the financial strength of its reinsurers.
T - Significant trends in critical asset, liability, income or expense items.
Principal Lines of Business:
Personal/comm auto (49.4%), med mal (3.5%), fire (2.8%), comm multi (2.6%), work comp (1.3%), homeowners (1.2%), fin guar/surety (0.6%), product liab. (0.2%), other (38.4%)
Licensed in:
All states except MA, NJ, NY
Principal Investments:
Common stock (85.0%), investment grade bonds (5.5%), preferred stock (2.2%), cash (0.1%), non investment grade bonds (0.1%), other (7.0%)