Insurance Company Credit Rating Introduction
In the first video to this series, Gurdip lays out the background of credit ratings, what they are, which entities are rated, and the scope of insurance ratings methodologies.
Overview
Rating methodologies are also known as rating criteria. They are used by the agencies to assign initial ratings and to assess the ratings on an ongoing basis. Knowledge of rating methodologies is useful for anyone who is in charge of managing their company’s rating, investors, regulators and intermediaries such as advisors.
Key learning objectives:
What is a Financial Strength Rating?
What is the scope of insurance ratings methodologies?
What is Group Methodology?
Summary
Expert
Gurdip Dhami
Gurdip has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has had roles in corporate treasury, risk management, debt capital markets, debt advisory, ratings advisory and financial reporting. During this time, Gurdip has worked at Standard Chartered Bank, JPMorgan and RBS. He is currently a Non Executive Director, writer and trainer.
