AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Federated Underwriting Company

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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of 'a-' (Excellent) for Federated Underwriting Company, with a stable outlook. The ratings reflect Federated's very strong balance sheet strength and adequate operating performance, influenced by credit enhancements from its parent, State Street Corporation. Established in 2019, Federated operates as a single-parent captive insurer with a limited business profile, focusing on specific risks related to its parent’s insurance programs.

Positive

• Affirmed Financial Strength Rating of A- and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of 'a-' by AM Best.
• Stable outlook for the ratings indicating reliability.
• Very strong balance sheet strength of Federated Underwriting Company.
• Credit enhancement from State Street Corporation provides additional financial backing.

Negative

• Limited business profile as a single-parent captive insurer.
• Historical operating performance has yet to be fully established.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Federated Underwriting Company (Federated) (Colchester, VT). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The ratings reflect Federated’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also reflect the credit enhancement received from its ultimate parent, State Street Corporation (State Street) [NYSE: STT].

This single-parent captive was formed and capitalized in 2019 as part of State Street’s alternative risk financing strategy in the wake of significant price firming in the insurance market. AM Best considers Federated’s business profile to be limited, as it operates as a single-parent captive insurer whose sole purpose is to take on specific risks related to its parent’s insurance programs. Being a start-up company, Federated’s historical operating performance has yet to be determined. The operating performance assessment of adequate reflects AM Best’s neutral position until business matures and evolves. AM Best’s assessment is based largely on Federated’s historical loss experience, as well as management’s projections and ability to execute its business plan.

Lastly, the ratings include a level of credit enhancement from State Street, one of the world’s largest financial service organizations. AM Best believes that given the captive nature of the business being insured, the interests of State Street and Federated are aligned directly, and additional capital and financial flexibility are available if necessary.

AM Best remains the leading rating agency of alternative risk transfer entities, with more than 200 such vehicles rated in the United States and throughout the world. For current Best’s Credit Ratings and independent data on the captive and alternative risk transfer insurance market, please visit www.ambest.com/captive.

This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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FAQ

What is the Financial Strength Rating of Federated Underwriting Company?

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) for Federated Underwriting Company.

What is the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating for Federated?

Federated Underwriting Company received a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of 'a-' (Excellent) from AM Best.

What is the outlook for Federated's credit ratings?

The outlook for Federated's credit ratings is stable.

Who is the parent company of Federated Underwriting Company?

The parent company of Federated Underwriting Company is State Street Corporation, ticker symbol NYSE:STT.

When was Federated Underwriting Company established?

Federated Underwriting Company was established in 2019.