Aspen Insurance Holdings: KDJ Death Cross and Bearish Marubozu Triggered on 15min Chart
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Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 11:32 am ET2min read
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The ratings have been placed under review following the announcement on 27 August 2025 that SOMPO Holdings, Inc., via a wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which it will acquire 100% of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen for a consideration of approximately USD 3.5 billion. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval [1].
The under review with positive implications status reflects the potential financial and operational benefits that Aspen may derive from being part of a significantly larger insurance organization, which is of greater financial strength. The ratings will remain under review pending completion of the transaction and a detailed review by AM Best of Aspen's future business plans [1].
The following Long-Term IRs have been placed under review with positive implications:
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited—
-- “bb+” (Fair) on USD 250 million 5.625% perpetual non-cumulative preference shares
-- “bb+” (Fair) on USD 250 million 5.625% perpetual non-cumulative preference shares [1].
The following indicative Long-Term IRs under the universal shelf registration have been placed under review with positive implications:
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited—
-- “bbb” (Good) on senior unsecured debt
-- “bbb-” (Good) on senior subordinated debt
-- “bb+” (Fair) on junior subordinated debt
-- “bb+” (Fair) on preferred stock [1].
This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments [1].
AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher, and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com [1].
References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250829292770/correcting-and-replacing-am-best-places-credit-ratings-of-aspen-insurance-holdings-limited-and-its-rated-subsidiaries-under-review-with-positive-implications
According to the 15-minute chart analysis for Aspen Insurance Holdings, a KDJ Death Cross and Bearish Marubozu pattern emerged on September 9, 2025, at 11:30. This suggests a shift in momentum towards a downward trend, with potential further decreases in the stock price. Sellers are currently in control of the market, and it is likely that the bearish momentum will continue.
AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Ratings of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of Aspen Insurance UK Limited (AIUK) (United Kingdom), Aspen Bermuda Limited (ABL) (Bermuda), Aspen American Insurance Company (AAIC) (Austin, TX) and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) (Bismarck, ND). Concurrently, AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (Aspen) (Bermuda), a non-operating holding company, along with the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) on the preference shares of Aspen and the indicative Long-Term IRs under the company’s universal shelf registration [1].The ratings have been placed under review following the announcement on 27 August 2025 that SOMPO Holdings, Inc., via a wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which it will acquire 100% of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen for a consideration of approximately USD 3.5 billion. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval [1].
The under review with positive implications status reflects the potential financial and operational benefits that Aspen may derive from being part of a significantly larger insurance organization, which is of greater financial strength. The ratings will remain under review pending completion of the transaction and a detailed review by AM Best of Aspen's future business plans [1].
The following Long-Term IRs have been placed under review with positive implications:
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited—
-- “bb+” (Fair) on USD 250 million 5.625% perpetual non-cumulative preference shares
-- “bb+” (Fair) on USD 250 million 5.625% perpetual non-cumulative preference shares [1].
The following indicative Long-Term IRs under the universal shelf registration have been placed under review with positive implications:
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited—
-- “bbb” (Good) on senior unsecured debt
-- “bbb-” (Good) on senior subordinated debt
-- “bb+” (Fair) on junior subordinated debt
-- “bb+” (Fair) on preferred stock [1].
This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments [1].
AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher, and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com [1].
References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250829292770/correcting-and-replacing-am-best-places-credit-ratings-of-aspen-insurance-holdings-limited-and-its-rated-subsidiaries-under-review-with-positive-implications
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