A.M. Best Mock Rating Session June 6, :00 pm – 5:00 pm Gardenia Room
A.M. Best – Mock Rating Session Speakers: John Andre, Group Vice President, A.M. Best Company Steven Chirico, Assistant Vice President, A.M. Best Company Fred Eslami, Senior Financial Analyst, A.M. Best Company Janet Hernandez, Senior Financial Analyst, A.M Best Company Moderator: Greg Tyers, Vice President, Marsh IAS Management Services (Bermuda) Ltd.
Ratings Division Process - Internal Initial analytical discussion takes place Data submission Analytical team meets with management and prepares the recommendation Analytical team presents to a Peer Review Committee (PRC) PRC votes to determine rating assignment Depending on circumstances, additional rating committees may be utilized
Ratings Division Process – External Final rating determination is communicated to company If management disagrees, company has three days to appeal President’s Letter, rating report, and press release draft sent to company for approval Rating is published in A.M. Best products and in the public domain (Business Wire)
Key Components Management Business Profile Enterprise Risk Management Operating Performance Parent Company / Sponsor Financial Analysis Balance Sheet Strength
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT (QAR) Overview & Profitability Analysis
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT (QAR) Loss & ALAE Reserve Development Analysis
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT (QAR) Investment, Liquidity, Underwriting & Loss Reserve Analysis
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT (QAR) Detailed Profitability Analysis
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT (QAR) Cash Flow Composition & Ratio Analysis
BEST ’ S CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO (BCAR) Base BCAR – 12/31/2010
BEST ’ S CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO (BCAR) Stressed (10% PHS Loss) BCAR – 12/31/2010
BEST ’ S CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO (BCAR) Base Projected BCAR – 12/31/2011
BEST ’ S CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO (BCAR) Stressed (10% PHS Loss) Projected BCAR – 12/31/2011