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). Excellent expense controls. Good overall results on stability tests (6.2) despite excessive premium growth.
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. Superior liquidity (10.0) with ample operational cash flow and liquid investments.
Stability Factors:
T - Significant trends in critical asset, liability, income or expense items.
Principal Lines of Business:
Work comp (24.6%), comm multi (9.7%), personal/comm auto (7.5%), fire (0.6%), farmowners (0.3%), product liab. (0.1%), other (57.2%)
Licensed in:
All states
Principal Investments:
Investment grade bonds (94.9%), other (5.1%)
Corporate Info
Group Affiliation
W R Berkley Corporation
Investment Rating
Company Address
11201 Douglas Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone Number
(800) 343-0592
NAIC Number
40045
Website
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