Insurance rating agency A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating of Tower Group following the insurers reserve-strengthening announcement.
Tower Group International says it needs to strengthen loss reserves by about $365 million for accident years 2009-2011, resulting in an impairment charge of $215 million for the second quarter.
Tower Group International says it will receive $5 million in exchange for the termination of its previously announced agreement to buy American Safety Reinsurance from Fairfax Financial Holdings.
Tower Group International says it will receive $5 million in exchange for the termination of its previously announced agreement to buy American Safety Reinsurance from Fairfax Financial Holdings.
Tower Group expects an after-tax net loss of between $55 million and $68 million next quarter due to Superstorm Sandy, while Fitch Ratings says insurers can easily handle the lossesand then some.
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