Major Rating Factors:
History of adequate reserve strength (6.6 on a scale of 0 to 10) as reserves have been consistently at an acceptable level. Good overall profitability index (5.2) with operating gains in each of the last five years. Return on equity has been low, averaging 3.5% over the past five years. Good liquidity (6.7) with sufficient resources (cash flows and marketable investments) to handle a spike in claims.
Other Rating Factors:
Strong long-term capitalization index (8.4) based on excellent current risk adjusted capital (severe and moderate loss scenarios). Moreover, capital levels have been consistent in recent years. Excellent overall results on stability tests (7.1). Stability strengths include excellent operational trends and excellent risk diversification. The largest net exposure for one risk is conservative at 2.0% of capital.
Stability Factors:
T - Significant trends in critical asset, liability, income or expense items.
Principal Lines of Business:
Personal/comm auto (37.7%), homeowners (30.9%), fire (4.9%), comm multi (2.8%), fin guar/surety (1.7%), work comp (1.6%), med mal (0.3%), farmowners (0.3%), product liab. (0.2%), other (19.6%)
Licensed in:
All states and GU
Principal Investments:
Investment grade bonds (57.3%), non investment grade bonds (8.6%), common stock (4.0%), other (30.1%)