Am Besthas reviewed the stable positive perspectives for the long -term emitting credit grades (long -term ICRS) and affirmed the Financial Fortress (FSR) (fair) and ICR qualification of “BB” (fair) Long term of “BB” (fair) of First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC) and United Security Insurance Company (USIC). FSR’s perspective is stable. Both companies are domiciled at Bedford Park, Illinois. and they know collectively as First Chicago Insurance Group (First Chicago).

Credit qualifications (qualifications) reflect the strength of Chicago’s general balance, which is better evaluated as adequate, as well as its adequate operational performance, limited commercial profile and marginal business risk management (ERM).

The perspective reviewed for the long-term to stable ICR reflects the improvement of the force metric of the balance sheet strongly influenced by the solid surplus growth in four of the last five years (2019-2023) and continuing until 2024. This was driven Mainly for the First Chicago policy in Chicago, and partially compensated income income for their corresponding growth in both written premium reserves and in net losses.

AM Best, expects the risk -adjusted prospective capitalization, measured by the capital adequacy ratio of Best Best (BCAR), benefits from the recent implementation of a affiliated fee quota agreement that will improve the subscription leverage metrics of the subscription leverage of the subscription leverage Group and subsequently provide surplus relief. The positive perspective considers even more the improvements in the group’s ERM framework that includes the measurable risk appetite and tolerance statements.

Better recent updates have focused on the key components of the balance sheet that include subscription risks, risk of catastrophe, credit risk and investment risk. The first ERM process of Chicago also includes stress tests and mitigation strategies to ensure that proper capital is maintained to support growth initiatives. While it is not yet completely mature, management continues to actively improve the ERM framework to integrate a more formalized structure, specifically in relation to insurance risks.

The operational performance of First Chicago has generally been favorable in the last five years, mainly driven by tariff income and net investment income, and partially compensated for volatility in subscription results. The favorable combined and operational relationships of the group benefit from refined subscription practices, improved price sophistication and recent diversification efforts.

This position is partially compensated by the costs of the commission that are strategically used to support the commercial initiatives that subsequently raise the expense position. The limited commercial profile reflects the product and geographical concentration of Chicago, since its operations focus largely on the non -standard car and, to a lesser extent, the public transport and commercial responsibility business. Despite maintaining solid producers associations that facilitate the recent expansion efforts, more than 80% of the group’s direct written premium derives from Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania and Indiana.

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