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A.M. Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of Cedar Court Indemnity Company


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OLDWICK - JUNE 14, 2017 10:05 AM (EDT)
A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Cedar Court Indemnity Company (Cedar Court) (Burlington, VT). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Concurrently, A.M. Best has withdrawn the ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in A.M. Best’s interactive rating process.

The ratings reflect Cedar Court’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, conservative operating strategy and the critical role it plays as a parent captive insurer of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) [NYSE: HON]. Honeywell is a global, Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing organization, serving customers worldwide in the aerospace market, control technologies for buildings, turbochargers and performance materials. As a captive insurer of Honeywell, Cedar Court provides insurance products and services to Honeywell’s various subsidiaries for certain liability risks.

Partially offsetting these positive rating factors are Cedar Court’s relatively large reserves and incurred but not reported reserves, as well as volatile underwriting performance in recent years. Despite volatility, A.M. Best recognizes the role Cedar Court plays, its mission, and the ability to accept risk and volatility in exchange for availability and pricing. Its captive orientation also considers the substantial financial resources of its parent, Honeywell.

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