Reinsurance

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Chubb Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa+” of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (Chubb Group) and its property/casualty members. Concurrently, A.M.

Montpelier Re Reports Initial Loss Estimate From the Chilean Earthquake and Other First Quarter Catastrophes

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: MRH) (“Montpelier” or the “Company”), today announced a preliminary estimate of losses from the recent Chilean earthquake, European Windstorm Xynthia and the Australian hailstorms.

Validus Holdings, Ltd. to Release First Quarter 2010 Financial Results on May 6, 2010

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Validus Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: VR) (“Validus” or the “Company”) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Co-operators Group Limited’s Subsidiaries and Co-operators Financial Services Limited

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of the subsidiaries of The Co-operators Group Limited (The Co-operators). In addition, A.M.

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Farmers Insurance Group, Its Members and Farmers Group Inc.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Farmers Insurance Group (Farmers) and its members. Concurrently, A.M.

A.M. Best Assigns Rating to RenRe North America Holdings Inc. Senior Notes

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of “a-” to the recently issued $250 million fixed rate 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2020 issued by RenRe North America Holdings Inc. (Wilmington, DE).

A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of University Health Plans, Inc. Following Sale of Assets

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength ratings (FSR) of B (Fair) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bb” of University Health Plans, Inc.