AM Best Places Credit Ratings of GIC Perestrakhovanie LLC Under Review With Negative Implications
AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of GIC Perestrakhovanie LLC (Russia).
These Credit Ratings (ratings) have been placed under review due to heightened geopolitical, economic and financial system risk in Russia, where GIC Perestrakhovanie LLC is domiciled and underwrites the majority of its business. The ratings will remain under review while AM Best evaluates the severity of the impact of international sanctions, imposed in response to the military conflict in Ukraine, on Russia’s economy and financial system, and the subsequent consequences for the credit profile of GIC Perestrakhovanie LLC. Potential balance sheet and operational impacts include deterioration in the valuation and credit quality of investments, liquidity constraints, issues in recovering from reinsurers and elevated claims costs.
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