Credit Rating Insights | 信用評級洞察
ASSURANCE

A Comprehensive Overview of Financial Strength

Delve into the methodologies of credit rating agencies and understand the significance of an insurer's financial stability for your assurance.

Credit Rating Agencies: At a Glance

Key players in credit risk assessment.

Category Fitch Ratings Moody's Investors Service A.M. Best
Founded 1913 (Fitch Publishing Co. 1914) 1909 (analytical publications), 1914 (MIS) 1899
Headquarters New York, USA & London, UK (Dual) New York City, USA Oldwick, New Jersey, USA
Primary Focus Broad: Corporate, Financial Institutions, Sovereigns, Structured Finance. Broad: Corporate, Government, Financial Institutions, Structured Finance, ESG. Specializes primarily in the Insurance Industry.
Rating Scale (Long-Term Example) AAA to D Aaa to C A++ (Superior) to D (Poor) (Financial Strength Rating)
Influence One of the "Big Three"; influential in capital markets. One of the "Big Three"; highly influential globally. Leading authority in insurance ratings.

Choosing Between Agencies: Key Strengths

Each agency brings unique expertise to financial analysis.

Fitch Ratings

Comprehensive analysis across various sectors, strong in structured finance.

Moody's Investors Service

Extensive global assessments, in-depth research, and broad asset coverage.

A.M. Best

Leading specialist for insurance industry ratings globally, offering focused expertise.

Who is A.M. Best?

Founded in 1899, A.M. Best is the world's oldest and largest credit rating agency specializing in the insurance industry. Their expert ratings provide an independent opinion on an insurer's financial strength and its ability to meet its ongoing promises to you, the policyholder. A strong rating is a key indicator of reliability and trustworthiness.

Interactive Rating Scale

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A.M. Best Rating Categories

Ratings are grouped into tiers for clarity.

VERY SECURE

Superior or excellent ability to meet financial obligations.

A++A+AA-

SECURE

Good ability, but may be more susceptible to adverse conditions.

B++B+BB-

VULNERABLE

More susceptible to adverse conditions, weaker financial strength.

C++C+CC-D

Investors Trust Assurance: Rated A- (Excellent)

Understanding the foundation of our strong financial standing within the "VERY SECURE" category.

Strong Balance Sheet

Risk-adjusted capitalization assessed in the "Strongest" category by A.M. Best.

Strong Operating Performance

Consistent profitability and a strong Return on Equity (ROE).

Neutral Business Profile

Balanced geographic diversification and focus on niche markets.

Appropriate Risk Management

Formalized Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.

Official Documentation

Access the full reports and certificates from A.M. Best for complete transparency.

Investors Trust Assurance SPC

Financial Strength Rating: A- (Excellent)

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Investors Trust Assurance SPC Certificate

ITA Asia Limited

Financial Strength Rating: A- (Excellent)

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ITA Asia Limited Certificate

Comparison with Selected Malaysian Life Insurers

A.M. Best ratings for context. Verify directly for current information.

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad

A.M. Best FSR Category: Very Secure

Outlook: Stable

Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad

A.M. Best FSR Category: Very Secure

Outlook: Stable

AIA Bhd.

A.M. Best FSR Category: Very Secure

Outlook: Stable

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad

A.M. Best FSR Category: Very Secure

Outlook: Stable

Disclaimer: Ratings as of June 2025, subject to change. Verify with A.M. Best. For informational purposes only.

SECURITY

What Our Rating Means for Your Financial Security

Choosing a financially strong insurance partner is crucial. Our A- (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, placing us in the "VERY SECURE" category, validates our stability, offering you peace of mind. It's a testament to our reliability and commitment to you.

This information is provided for educational purposes by Paramount Private Wealth.

Important Disclaimer

The credit ratings and related analysis provided herein are for informational purposes only. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities or insurance policies. Credit ratings are statements of opinion as of a certain date and are not statements of fact or guarantees of future performance.

Ratings are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. You should always perform your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment or insurance decisions. Paramount Private Wealth does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or for the results obtained from its use. Rating effective as of December 04, 2024. For the latest rating information, please visit the A.M. Best website.

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