International Business The Red Sea conflict could intensify says Fitch Ramona Moubarak said much depends on talks this week between the United States and Iran Ramona Moubarak said much depends on talks this week between the United States and Iran Feb 06, 2026 7:16 AM
International Business Geopolitical tensions raise emerging markets credit risks Sovereign and corporate profiles could be tested by shifting American foreign policy Sovereign and corporate profiles could be tested by shifting American foreign policy Feb 01, 2026 8:15 AM
Reinsurance BMA drops Egan-Jones from recognised ratings list Decision comes amid global scrutiny of agencies and private credit Decision comes amid global scrutiny of agencies and private credit Jan 28, 2026 7:50 AM
Reinsurance AM Best softens stance on global reinsurance The agency says the industry may not sustain its very strong operating performance The agency says the industry may not sustain its very strong operating performance Jan 22, 2026 7:56 AM
Reinsurance AM Best affirms Brit Re (Bermuda) ratings Financial strength rating of A and long-term issuer credit rating of “a” with stable outlook Financial strength rating of A and long-term issuer credit rating of “a” with stable outlook Jan 20, 2026 7:29 AM
Reinsurance AM Best withdraws Berking Re’s financial strength rating The credit ratings were under review with negative implications status The credit ratings were under review with negative implications status Jan 16, 2026 10:50 AM
Reinsurance AM Best gives new Bermuda venture excellent preliminary credit assessment The credit ratings agency said the assessment reflected Beazley Bermuda’s very strong balance sheet The credit ratings agency said the assessment reflected Beazley Bermuda’s very strong balance sheet Jan 14, 2026 7:53 AM
Reinsurance Fitch revises reinsurance outlook to ‘deteriorating’ The rating agency still observes historically high pricing and strong investment returns The rating agency still observes historically high pricing and strong investment returns Jan 13, 2026 7:12 AM
Reinsurance Ratings review for Vantage Risk Scrutiny comes after the announcement that the eBermuda insurer is being acquired Scrutiny comes after the announcement that the eBermuda insurer is being acquired Dec 21, 2025 8:00 AM
Reinsurance AM Best revises outlooks to positive for Hagerty Re The Bermudian-based reinsurer specialises in vintage and collector vehicles The Bermudian-based reinsurer specialises in vintage and collector vehicles Dec 18, 2025 6:48 PM
Local Business Moody’s gives global banks stable outlook in 2026 The credit ratings agency also expects subdued global economic growth to provide stability The credit ratings agency also expects subdued global economic growth to provide stability Dec 07, 2025 8:00 AM
International Business Moody’s lifts Butterfield’s core credit rating The agency cites strong execution and steady capital at the bank in raising it to baa1 from baa2 The agency cites strong execution and steady capital at the bank in raising it to baa1 from baa2 Dec 02, 2025 8:18 AM
Reinsurance SLB Bermuda captives have excellent ratings affirmed Castle Harbour Insurance and Harrington Sound Insurance are captives of the multinational Castle Harbour Insurance and Harrington Sound Insurance are captives of the multinational Nov 23, 2025 12:56 PM
Reinsurance AM Best downgrades Everen Specialty and affiliate The ratings agency cites continued reserve volatility and declining capital levels at the insurer The ratings agency cites continued reserve volatility and declining capital levels at the insurer Nov 16, 2025 5:32 PM
Reinsurance Hiscox Group receives excellent financial strength rating AM Best also gives the Bermudian-based subsidiary a good long-term issuer credit rating AM Best also gives the Bermudian-based subsidiary a good long-term issuer credit rating Nov 16, 2025 5:11 PM
Reinsurance Credit rating withdrawn for Bermuda captive Insurer in the middle of a legal dispute involving two giant energy companies Insurer in the middle of a legal dispute involving two giant energy companies Nov 14, 2025 7:58 AM
Reinsurance S&P upgrades IGI Holdings The financial strength and long-term issuer credit ratings are moved up from A- to A The financial strength and long-term issuer credit ratings are moved up from A- to A Oct 28, 2025 6:14 PM
Reinsurance Rise of stablecoins could have widespread banking impact The digital currency is accelerating and could reach $2 trillion in market cap in the next three years The digital currency is accelerating and could reach $2 trillion in market cap in the next three years Oct 24, 2025 8:00 AM
Reinsurance AM Best upgrades RenaissanceRe The credit ratings agency changes the reinsurer’s long-term outlook from stable to positive The credit ratings agency changes the reinsurer’s long-term outlook from stable to positive Oct 12, 2025 1:28 PM
Economy KBRA affirms top ratings for Bermuda The agency’s long-term outlook for the island is stable, though risks exist The agency’s long-term outlook for the island is stable, though risks exist Oct 03, 2025 5:40 PM
Reinsurance S&P Global Ratings elevates Ascot Group The agency raises its long-term issuer credit rating on the insurer for its strengthened capital position The agency raises its long-term issuer credit rating on the insurer for its strengthened capital position Aug 29, 2025 7:59 AM
Reinsurance US health insurers get negative outlook AM Best attributed the downgrade to higher medical costs and increased utilisation AM Best attributed the downgrade to higher medical costs and increased utilisation Aug 25, 2025 7:04 PM
Reinsurance KBRA affirms A rating for Somerset Re The credit ratings agency says the firm is expected to maintain strong margins as the company continues to scale The credit ratings agency says the firm is expected to maintain strong margins as the company continues to scale Aug 15, 2025 1:52 PM
Economy Premier: credit ratings mean strengthening economy Moody’s affirmed Bermuda’s A2 status this month, giving the island a stable outlook Moody’s affirmed Bermuda’s A2 status this month, giving the island a stable outlook Jul 18, 2025 8:01 AM
Reinsurance Wilton Re gets long-term issuer default rating BBB Fitch Ratings also gave the firm financial strength ratings of A- Fitch Ratings also gave the firm financial strength ratings of A- Jul 06, 2025 8:00 AM
International Business Burt: Bermuda well placed with robust growth outlook The recent credit ratings from two agencies was described by the Premier as an independent vote of confidence The recent credit ratings from two agencies was described by the Premier as an independent vote of confidence Jun 27, 2025 1:40 PM
Economy Agency warns of risks during Bermuda ratings upgrades Analysts pointed to an ageing and shrinking population coupled with the emigration of the educated workforce Analysts pointed to an ageing and shrinking population coupled with the emigration of the educated workforce Jun 27, 2025 8:02 AM
Reinsurance Rating analysts salute Convex Group Analysts highlight the underwriting skill at the international specialty insurer and reinsurer Analysts highlight the underwriting skill at the international specialty insurer and reinsurer Jun 08, 2025 4:58 PM
Reinsurance SiriusPoint welcomes revised ratings The AM Best change in outlook, from stable to positive, follows a similar one from Fitch The AM Best change in outlook, from stable to positive, follows a similar one from Fitch May 27, 2025 6:50 PM
Local Business S&P affirms Bermuda’s credit rating as stable The decision shows confidence in the island’s economic stability and the government’s handling of corporate income tax The decision shows confidence in the island’s economic stability and the government’s handling of corporate income tax May 14, 2025 6:45 PM
