A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Ratings of American Strategic Insurance Group and Its Members
A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of American Strategic Insurance Group (ASI) (St. Petersburg, FL) and its members. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies.)
The ratings reflect ASI’s continued underwriting profitability and solid risk-adjusted capitalization resulting from prudent underwriting, innovative pricing systems, effective reinsurance programs and a sound overall risk management focus. As a result, significant surplus growth has occurred in recent years, complemented by continued support from the parent company. The positive outlook contemplates that operating performance and risk-adjusted capitalization will continue to trend favorably in the near and long term, as ASI begins to further diversify its geographical footprint...