Major Rating Factors:
Fair reserve development (3.6 on a scale of 0 to 10) as reserves have generally been sufficient to cover claims. Good profitability index (4.9) with operating gains in each of the last five years. Excellent expense controls. Return on equity has been low, averaging 2.1% over the past five years. Good overall results on stability tests (6.2) despite excessive premium growth. Stability strengths include good operational trends and excellent risk diversification.
Other Rating Factors:
Strong long-term capitalization index (10.0) based on excellent current risk adjusted capital (severe and moderate loss scenarios). Moreover, capital levels have been consistent in recent years. Excellent liquidity (7.0) with ample operational cash flow and liquid investments.
Stability Factors:
Principal Lines of Business:
Personal/comm auto (38.7%), comm multi (35.9%), work comp (10.4%), farmowners (1.2%), product liab. (0.5%), fire (0.2%), other (13.1%)
Licensed in:
All states except CA
Principal Investments:
Investment grade bonds (95.7%), other (4.3%)
Corporate Info
Group Affiliation
W R Berkley Corporation
Investment Rating
Company Address
11201 Douglas Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone Number
(972) 719-2400
NAIC Number
25844
Website
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