CBL Insurance retains A- rating

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by Roma Christian

CBL Insurance Limited [of CBL Corporation Limited] (ASX:CBL) has retained its financial strength rating and issuer credit rating of A- [a-], from international financial ratings agency A.M. Best.

A.M. Best says its report reflects CBL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR).

CBL Insurance says the rating report mentions its moderate underwriting leverage and favourable liquidity position.

A.M. Best says that with a conservative gross leverage ratio, CBL Insurance is not considered to be highly dependent on reinsurance.

Shares in CBL Corporation Limited (ASX:CBL) are trading 2.65 per cent higher to $3.10.

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