Endurance ratings reviewed for upgrade by AM Best

Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd. and New York-traded parent
Endurance Specialty Holdings have been placed under review for
possible upgrades by AM Best following news that the Bermudian
carrier agreed to be acquired by Sompo Holdings of Tokyo.
The $6.3bn deal will bring US exposure to Sompo and promises to
enhance the credit quality of Endurance, AM Best said today in
statements about the review.
The firm currently holds A financial strength and long-term
issuer credit ratings on Endurance ope