Major Rating Factors:
Good overall results on stability tests (5.4 on a scale of 0 to 10) despite excessive premium growth. The largest net exposure for one risk is acceptable at 2.8% of capital. Fair reserve development (4.2) as reserves have generally been sufficient to cover claims. Fair profitability index (3.9) with operating losses during each of the last five years.
Other Rating Factors:
Strong long-term capitalization index (7.3) based on excellent current risk adjusted capital (severe and moderate loss scenarios). Moreover, capital has steadily grown over the last five years. Good liquidity (7.0) with sufficient resources (cash flows and marketable investments) to handle a spike in claims.
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:
Fin guar/surety (100.0%)
Licensed in:
All states
Principal Investments:
Common stock (85.3%), investment grade bonds (11.9%), cash (0.4%), other (2.3%)
Corporate Info
Group Affiliation
CAN
Investment Rating
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Company Address
55 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
New York, NY 10036
Phone Number
(646) 356-8101
NAIC Number
30279
Website
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