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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aaa" (Exceptional) of National Indemnity Company (Omaha, NE) and its affiliates (collectively referred to as National Indemnity). These companies are subsidiaries of the ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) (NYSE:BRK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.) The ratings reflect National Indemnity's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its very strong operating performance, very favorable business profile and appropriate enterp
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa+" (Superior) of Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company (Omaha, NE) and its five property/casualty affiliates. These companies collectively are referred to as Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of companies.) The ratings reflect BHHC's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Additionally, these ratings consider th
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of "a-" (Excellent) of Finial Reinsurance Company (Finial Re) (Stamford, CT), an indirect subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) (NYSE:BRK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings of Finial Re reflect its 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 (ERM). The ratings also reflect Finial Re's strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), whi
Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today a new Climate Pro blowing wool production line will be built in Winder, GA. The announcement coincided with the start of the NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. "Climate Pro insulation continues to see strong growth and demand in the market," said Bob Wamboldt, President and CEO of Johns Manville. "This new production line in Winder will help JM meet our customers' growing demand for blowing wool." Construction is expected to start early next year, and the new production line will be operational in mid-2027. When this project is complete, JM will
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of "aa+" (Superior) of Transatlantic Reinsurance Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as TransRe). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of "a+" (Excellent) of Alleghany Corporation (Alleghany) and Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All companies are headquartered in New York, NY. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.) The ratings reflect TransRe's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "aa-" (Superior) of MLMIC Insurance Company (MLMIC) (Albany, NY). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect MLMIC's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings benefit from the financial support provided by MLMIC's direct parent company, National Indemnity Company (NICO), which is ultimately owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK). MLMIC has a long track record of favorable reserve development and
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "aa-" (Superior) of WestGUARD Insurance Company, AmGUARD Insurance Company, EastGUARD Insurance Company, NorGUARD Insurance Company and AZGUARD Insurance Company (Omaha, NE), which operate under an intercompany pooling agreement. These companies are members of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies (GUARD) and domiciled in Omaha, NE. The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect GUARD's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses at the strongest level, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and app
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa+" (Superior) of General Reinsurance Corporation (headquartered in Stamford, CT) and its core property/casualty (P/C) and life (re)insurance subsidiaries operating in the United States and internationally. These companies collectively are known as General Re Group (Gen Re). (Please see below for a detailed listing of these companies and Credit Ratings [ratings].) In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "aa+" (Superior) of General Re Corporation (Delaware). The outlook of these ratings is stable. The ratings reflect Gen Re's balance sheet s
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "aa-" (Superior) of Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha (CSI), and its subsidiary, CSI Life Insurance Company (CSI Life). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Both companies are domiciled in Omaha, NE. The ratings reflect CSI's and CSI Life's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as their adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Additionally, CSI and CSI Life benefit from their very conservative underwriting leverage, above average liquidity position and the implicit s
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "aa-" (Superior) of WestGUARD Insurance Company, AmGUARD Insurance Company, EastGUARD Insurance Company, NorGUARD Insurance Company and AZGUARD Insurance Company (Omaha, NE), which operate under an intercompany pooling agreement. These companies are members of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies (GUARD) and domiciled in Omaha, NE. The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect GUARD's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses at the strongest level, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and app
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Indemnity Group, LLC (NASDAQ:GBLI) (the "Company"), parent company of specialty property and casualty insurance providers Penn-America Group®, United National Group®, Diamond State Group®, American Reliable Insurance Company®, and Collectibles Insurance Services™ today announced the appointment of Reiner R. Mauer as the chief operations officer of Global Indemnity's insurance businesses and the Company's principal operating officer. Mr. Mauer is a 29-year veteran property & casualty insurance industry senior executive, with expertise in commercial and personal lines insurance, specialty insurance and operations. Prior to joining Gl
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aaa" (Exceptional) of National Indemnity Company (Omaha, NE) and its affiliates (collectively referred to as National Indemnity). These companies are subsidiaries of the ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) (NYSE:BRK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.) The ratings reflect National Indemnity's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its very strong operating performance, very favorable business profile and appropriate enterp
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of "a-" (Excellent) of Finial Reinsurance Company (Finial Re) (Stamford, CT), an indirect subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) (NYSE:BRK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings of Finial Re reflect its 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 (ERM). The ratings also reflect Finial Re's strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), whi
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa+" (Superior) of General Reinsurance Corporation (headquartered in Stamford, CT) and its core property/casualty (P/C) and life (re)insurance subsidiaries operating in the United States and internationally. These companies collectively are known as General Re Group (Gen Re). (Please see below for a detailed listing of these companies and Credit Ratings [ratings].) In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "aa+" (Superior) of General Re Corporation (Delaware). The outlook of these ratings is stable. The ratings reflect Gen Re's balance sheet s
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa+" (Superior) of General Reinsurance Corporation (headquartered in Stamford, CT) and its core property/casualty (P/C) and life (re)insurance subsidiaries operating in the United States and internationally. These companies collectively are known as General Re Group (Gen Re). (Please see below for a detailed listing of these companies and Credit Ratings [ratings].) In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "aa+" (Superior) of General Re Corporation (Delaware). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Gen Re'
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of "a-" (Excellent) of Finial Reinsurance Company (Stamford, CT), an indirect subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) (NYSE:BRK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings of Finial Reinsurance Company reflect its 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 (ERM). The ratings also reflect Finial Reinsurance Company's strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best's Capital Ad