AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of 'a-' (Excellent) of
The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Both companies are domiciled in
The ratings reflect DTRIC's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also consider the impact of implicit and explicit support given to DTRIC by
AM Best's assessment of DTRIC's balance sheet strength as strong is well supported by its strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). While this assessment also reflects the company's strong liquidity, moderately conservative investment strategy, and good quality reinsurance panel, the company's moderate dependence on reinsurance and its net exposure to potential losses from natural catastrophes continue to be the key offsetting factors to the assessment.
In terms of operating performance, the company recorded an underwriting loss of
DTRIC mainly specialises in underwriting personal automobile insurance, workers' compensation and a number of other commercial line products in
The stable outlooks reflect AM Best's expectation that DTRIC will maintain its overall balance sheet strength assessment, supported by risk-adjusted capitalisation at least at a strong level, as measured by BCAR. AM Best also expects that ongoing strategic initiatives implemented by management are likely to maintain positive momentum of its operating performance over the short to medium term.
Negative rating actions could occur if there is material deterioration in DTRIC's risk-adjusted capitalisation caused by large-scale natural catastrophes or if its profitability falls below AM Best's expectations due to competitive pressure, adverse claims experience or over-run expenses. Negative rating actions could also occur if there is significant reduction of support from ADI or significant deterioration in ADI's credit profile, including its risk-adjusted capitalisation, financial leverage or interest coverage levels.
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