AM Best has removed from under review with positive implications and upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “aa” (Superior) from “a-” (Excellent) of Next Insurance US Company (Next US) (headquartered in Palo Alto, CA). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect Next US’s inclusion as a member of the lead rating unit, Munich Reinsurance Company (Munich Re), which on a consolidated basis has a balance sheet strength that AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, very favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management.
Next US was acquired by Munich Re to support expansion into the U.S. small and medium-size business segment. Munich Re had previously been a significant minority shareholder in Next US. Under Munich Re, Next US is anticipated to benefit from a greater amount of both implicit and explicit support, as it supports ongoing strategic initiatives for the greater group.
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