Fitch Ratings Boosts SiriusPoint's Outlook to Positive on Strong Underwriting Performance

Generado por agente de IAJulian West
miércoles, 5 de marzo de 2025, 4:42 pm ET1 min de lectura
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Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on SiriusPoint Ltd.SPNT-- (NYSE: SPNT) to Positive from Stable, reflecting the company's significant underwriting performance improvement in 2024 and 2023. The ratings agency affirmed SiriusPoint's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB', its senior debt rating at 'BBB-', and its Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at 'A-' (Strong) for its subsidiaries. Fitch also recognized SiriusPoint's strong financial performance in 2024, with net income of $184 million, driven by strong operating income from underwriting profits, increased investment income, and a gain of $96 million on the deconsolidation of an MGA.

SiriusPoint's strategic repositioning of its (re)insurance portfolio has been a key driver of its improved underwriting performance. The company has exited non-core lines and reduced its exposure to property catastrophe risk, leading to improved profitability and reduced overall volatility. SiriusPointSPNT-- CEO, Scott Egan, attributed the company's progress to its global team's relentless dedication and determination to make the company better.



SiriusPoint's strategic partnerships have also played a significant role in driving growth and underwriting ambitions. The company added six new distribution partnerships in the third quarter of 2024 through its MGA Centre of Excellence, which has earned a reputation in the market as an attractive and leading platform for program administrators and MGAs. Fee income from the two consolidated A&H MGAs grew 18% year to date, further demonstrating the success of the company's strategic repositioning.

Fitch Ratings anticipates that SiriusPoint's favorable underwriting results will continue, while the company expects to grow its business, particularly in primary insurance. SiriusPoint's strong financial performance, strategic repositioning, and focus on disciplined underwriting have positioned the company for continued success in the insurance and reinsurance market.

SiriusPoint's strategic initiatives have not only improved its underwriting performance but have also strengthened its balance sheet. The company's book value per diluted common share increased by 3% in the quarter and 10% since year-end 2023, with a Q3'24 BSCR estimate at 265%. SiriusPoint's annualized year-to-date underlying ROE of 14.4% is in line with its medium-term guidance of 12-15%, demonstrating the strength of its earnings.

In conclusion, Fitch Ratings' revision of SiriusPoint's outlook to Positive reflects the company's significant underwriting performance improvement, driven by its strategic repositioning of the (re)insurance portfolio, reduction in property catastrophe risk, and successful strategic partnerships. SiriusPoint's strong financial performance, strategic initiatives, and focus on disciplined underwriting have positioned the company for continued success in the insurance and reinsurance market.

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