IGI’s Financial Strength Ratings Affirmed by AM Best Global

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International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: IGIC) announced that AM Best has reaffirmed its financial strength ratings at A (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. The ratings reflect IGI’s strong consolidated balance sheet and robust underwriting performance. Chairman and CEO Wasef Jabsheh noted the firm's strategic expansion into Europe, emphasizing its focus on maintaining quality profitable underwriting. IGI is recognized as a specialist commercial insurer with a diverse portfolio across various sectors and regions.

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• AM Best affirmed IGI's financial strength ratings at A (Excellent) with a Stable outlook.
• The company has a very strong consolidated balance sheet and strong operating performance.
• IGI's underwriting discipline supports good financial results.
• Successful strategic expansion into European markets, particularly Malta.

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• None.

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today announced that AM Best has affirmed its financial strength ratings at A (Excellent) with a Stable outlook.

The ratings apply to IGI’s three subsidiaries International General Insurance Co. Ltd. (Bermuda), International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd. and International General Insurance Company (Europe) SE.

The key factors cited by AM Best in affirming IGI’s ratings are the Company’s “very strong” consolidated balance sheet, its strong operating performance underpinned by robust underwriting, with IGI’s underwriting discipline being a “key factor supporting its good financial results”. AM Best also noted the Company’s well-diversified business profile by line of business and geography.

IGI Chairman and CEO Wasef Jabsheh said, “AM Best’s reaffirmation of our financial strength ratings at A (Excellent), with a stable outlook, recognizes the significant progress we have made in strengthening our balance sheet, and growing and diversifying our portfolio while maintaining quality profitable underwriting. We are continuing to find attractive opportunities in our various markets, especially in Europe where we recently launched our European business in Malta. In keeping with our long track record, our further expansion will be thoughtful and measured.”

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About IGI:

IGI is an international specialty risks commercial insurer and reinsurer underwriting a diverse portfolio of specialty lines. Established in 2001, IGI has a worldwide portfolio of energy, property, general aviation, construction & engineering, ports & terminals, marine cargo, marine trades, contingency, political violence, financial institutions, general third-party liability (casualty), legal expenses, professional indemnity, D&O, surety, marine liability and reinsurance treaty business. Registered in Bermuda, with operations in Bermuda, London, Malta, Dubai, Amman, Labuan and Casablanca, IGI aims to deliver outstanding levels of service to clients and brokers. IGI is rated “A” (Excellent)/Stable by AM Best and “A-”/Stable by S&P Global Ratings. For more information about IGI, please visit www.iginsure.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The expectations, estimates, and projections of the business of IGI may differ from its actual results and, consequently, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, the outcome of our strategic initiatives, our expectations regarding pricing and other market conditions, and our growth prospects. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the control of IGI and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in demand for IGI’s services together with the possibility that IGI may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors globally and in the regions in which it operates; (2) competition, the ability of IGI to grow and manage growth profitably and IGI’s ability to retain its key employees; (3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company; (5) the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging variants; (6) the inability to maintain the listing of the Company’s common shares or warrants on Nasdaq; and (7) other risks and uncertainties indicated in IGI’s filings with the SEC. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. In addition, forward-looking statements are inherently based on various estimates and assumptions that are subject to the judgment of those preparing them and are also subject to significant economic, competitive, industry and other uncertainties and contingencies, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of IGI. There can be no assurance that IGI’s financial condition or results of operations will be consistent with those set forth in such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. IGI does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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IGI Contacts:

Investors:

Robin Sidders, Head of Investor Relations

T: + 44 (0) 2072 204937

M: + 44 (0) 7384 514785

Email: robin.sidders@iginsure.com

Media:

Aaida Abu Jaber, AVP PR & Marketing

T: +96265662082 Ext. 407

M: +962770415540

Email: aaida.abujaber@iginsure.com

Source: IGI

FAQ

What is IGIC's financial strength rating as of the recent press release?

IGIC's financial strength rating is affirmed at A (Excellent) by AM Best.

What factors contributed to IGIC's strong financial ratings?

Key factors include a very strong consolidated balance sheet and robust underwriting discipline.

When was IGIC's financial strength rating announced?

The financial strength rating was announced recently by AM Best.

What is the outlook for IGIC's financial strength rating?

The outlook for IGIC's financial strength rating is Stable.

What markets is IGIC expanding into according to the press release?

IGIC is expanding into European markets, specifically Malta.