AM Best Reaffirms ERIKA Försäkringsaktiebolag’s Credit Ratings with Stable Outlook
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) for ERIKA Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ) (Erika), based in Sweden. The stable outlook on these ratings reflects Erika’s robust balance sheet strength, strong operational performance, and effective enterprise risk management.
Erika demonstrates very strong risk-adjusted capitalization, supported by its Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR) and a conservative investment portfolio with high liquidity. Prudent reserving practices further enhance its overall balance sheet strength, according to AM Best.
Over the past five years (2019-2023), Erika has maintained a solid average return on equity of 9.6%. The company’s consistent underwriting margins have contributed to stable technical surpluses for 18 consecutive years (2006-2023), underscoring its strong operational performance.
Despite its concentrated business profile, primarily providing travel insurance to participants in international education programs offered by Education First (EF), Erika mitigates risks through its focused product strategy and geographic diversification.
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