Endurance gets AM Best upgrade to A+

AM Best has lifted the credit ratings of Endurance's operating
subsidiaries following the completion of its $6.3bn takeover by
Japanese insurer Sompo.
The ratings agency upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR)
of Endurance Specialty Insurance and subsidiaries to A+ from A and
the long-term issuer credit ratings (ICR) to aa- from a.
In addition, AM Best ended a review of the ICR rating of
Endurance Specialty Holdings - the top holding company - and
upgraded it to a- from bbb....