The Fitch Ratings Insurance Group provides ratings and research on insurance and insurance-related companies worldwide. Because of the increasing globalization of insurance markets, the group coordinates all research and analysis through a Global Insurance Ratings & Policy Committee, whose goal is to achieve consistency of rating methodology across countries. At the same time, Fitch strives to ensure that its insurance ratings fully incorporate the unique aspects of local markets by assigning lead analysts with local market knowledge and presence. The Insurance Group balances local expertise with global oversight to distinguish their ratings in the marketplace.
Coverage
The Insurance Group publishes ratings and research on entities operating in the following sectors of the insurance market:
> Bond
> Health
> Life & Annuity
> Mortgage
> Property & Casualty
> Reinsurance
> Securitization
> Title
The insurance ratings fall into two distinct categories:
> Fixed Income Security Ratings
> Insurer Financial Strength Ratings
