EXPLORE KBRA Insurance RATINGS

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KBRA KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

○ No proprietary capital model; fosters thorough financial analysis

A company’s unique characteristics are considered when rating a company

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Transparent and interactive process
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○ Ratings are forward looking

○ KBRA ratings are respected and relied upon by investors/capital markets

○ Users of ratings benefit from having more than one perspective on risk

○ Customer-focused

Team meets with company at an agreed upon location (or virtually)

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○ Comprehensive rating reports, client tailored – not template driven

All published insurance research and reports are complimentary on www.kbra.com

○ Cross-sector expertise

○ We have:

No size bias (although size is a consideration)

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No rating caps
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 No “seasoning” requirements for startups

 A robust insight to and broad understanding of insurance company investments

KBRA Now Included in Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide

KBRA is pleased to announce that Freddie Mac added KBRA to the list of eligible rating providers effective January 1, 2023. Freddie Mac will now accept an insurer with a minimum KBRA Insurance Financial Strength Rating of BBB.

The Freddie Mac bulletin announcing this inclusion may be viewed here.

INSURANCE TIMELINE

2017

The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) proposed a model act to support state regulation of insurance by promoting competition among rating agencies. KBRA was listed as a “Competent Rating Agency” for purposes of the model act.

2017

The NAIC adopted a recommendation that state regulators may consider KBRA’s insurance financial strength ratings for certified reinsurer purposes.

2018

Included in the Fannie Mae Sellers Guide For Property Writers (BBB Or Better).

2020

KBRA added to the Comdex Calculation and now appears in vital signs for the life market.

2021

KBRA Europe assigns rating to Lloyd’s of London, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace.

2023

KBRA Now Included in Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide Insurance Financial Strength: BBB or Better

INSURANCE RATINGS

KBRA now included in Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide for Insurance Financial Strength ratings BBB or Better. KBRA’s insurance team has issued over 100 IFSRs including:

60+ Property/Casualty insurers
40+ life/annuity/health insurers
30+ DEBT RATINGS, totaling OVER $5.5 BN
1 composite rating: Lloyd’s Of London

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Insurance Research

KBRA’s Insurance team publishes timely and informative research that market participants have come to rely on. Here are recent publications:

AI in Insurance: The Future Is Now

Artificial intelligence (AI) broadly refers to the integration of computer science and data into technology that can perform a variety of tasks traditionally performed by humans, including content generation, summarization, analysis, and decision making, among others. Read more

Insurance | 4 February 2025

COP29: Key Takeaways

Global leaders, activists, and policymakers gathered for the 29th annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) on November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more

ESG | 4 December 2024

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California Insurance Market Faces Pressure After Los Angeles Wildfires

Over the last several days, the Los Angeles area has experienced unprecedented wildfire activity, with multiple outbreaks across the region. Read more

Insurance | 10 January 2025

Florida Insurers Weather the Storms

As the 2024 hurricane season enters its final month, KBRA notes the uptick in storm activity as several weather systems made landfall in the southeastern United States. Florida and several other states in the region were impacted by significant wind and flood damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Read more

Insurance | 31 October 2024

A Renaissance for Reciprocals

Mutual companies and reciprocal exchanges have long histories in the U.S. insurance market with both types of organization counting numerous large and familiar names in their respective cohorts. However, KBRA notes a resurgence in reciprocal formations over the last 24 months. Read more

Insurance | 18 September 2024

Florida Insurance Balance Sheets Braced for Active Hurricane Season

Following widespread forecasts for an active Atlantic storm season in 2024, many Florida property insurers prepared by purchasing increased reinsurance limits and coverage to protect their balance sheets. Read more

Insurance | 14 August 2024