I am better has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of
These credit ratings (ratings) reflect GIL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and adequate enterprise risk management. In addition, the ratings do not take into account that the ultimate ownership of the company by
The outlook revision to stable reflects an improvement in the strength of GIL’s balance sheet and operating performance fundamentals, following greater certainty about GIL’s exposure to business interruption (BI) claims related to COVID-19, which has allowed the company to release provisions.
GIL’s balance sheet strength is supported by its risk-adjusted capitalization, which reached its highest level at the end of fiscal year 2021 (
AM Best considers GIL’s operating performance to be adequate, with an average rate of return on equity (after taxes) of 1.8% (fiscal years 2017-2021). While the company’s operating performance exhibited a deteriorating trend in fiscal years 2020 and 2021, primarily driven by COVID-19 related provisions, GIL’s underwriting profit and net income are expected to benefit from a significant reduction. in these provisions during fiscal year 2022. In addition, AM Best expects the company to post improved technical earnings driven by pricing adjustments and increased operating efficiency in the medium term, and its net investment return is expected to remain in the low single digit range given Australia’s low interest rate environment.
AM Best views GIL’s business profile as neutral. The company is considered a small insurer in Australia’s non-life sector, with gross premiums of AUD 236 million and an overall market share of less than 1% in 2021. However, GIL is a leading provider of insurance protection for associations of allied health professionals, backed by its direct access to members of its parent company, PGOA, which is a national employer organization representing community pharmacies throughout
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