AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” of Austral Resseguradora S.A. (Austral Re) and Austral Seguradora S.A. (collectively Austral) remain under review with developing implications following the completion of the merger between Austral Re and Terra Brasis Resseguros (Terra Brasis) (Brazil). Additionally, AM Best has withdrawn the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” of Terra Brasis, as the company has been merged successfully into Austral Re as of Nov. 29, 2019. At the time of the withdrawal, these Credit Ratings (ratings) were under review with developing implications.
AM Best will continue to hold discussions with Austral to assess the combined entities’ business plan, risk-adjusted capitalization, operating performance, business profile and enterprise risk management.
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