AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of 'bbb+' (Good) of
This Credit Rating (rating) action follows the announcement on
NLGIC is expected to execute the transaction in two parts: (i) purchasing 50.00002% shareholding in RSA Middle East from
The rating action reflects the positive impact AM Best expects the transaction to have on NLGIC's business profile. Particularly, the agreement is expected to help the entity reach new markets, expand its product offering and strengthen its position in the
The ratings will remain under review until the transaction is formally completed, which is expected to happen by the third quarter of 2022, and AM Best can assess the definitive impact on NLGIC's credit fundamentals.
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