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On August 5, 2011 A.M. Best Affirmed the “A” Financial Strength Ratings of Alterra Bermuda Limited and Its Operating Affiliates
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Alterra Financial Strength Ratings Upgraded to 'A' by S&P

Click here for S&P's Research Update dated November 16, 2011

Click here for S&P’s full Research Analysis dated December 28, 2011

Citing our "strong competitive position based on a larger and enhanced operating platform" and "strong" enterprise risk management, on November 16,2011 S&P raised "the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings on the core companies of Alterra Capital to 'A' from 'A-' and the counterparty credit ratings on Alterra Capital Holdings and intermediate holding companies to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. "Outlook is Stable."


Fitch, Inc – Financial Strength A (Strong)

Alterra’s 'A' rating confirmed by Fitch Ratings
View Fitch’s press release dated March 14, 2011

Alterra's Full Rating Report
View Fitch's Full Rating Report dated April 27, 2011

In March 2011, Fitch affirmed Alterra’s ratings and the Stable Outlook, noting "“Alterra'’s ratings continue to reflect the company'’s favorable profile including solid capitalization and earnings, reasonable financial leverage, and reduced investment risk, while maintaining its disciplined and flexible approach to managing risk."


Moody’s

Moody's confirms Baa2 ratings of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited, Alterra Finance LLC and Alterra USA Holdings Limited, and A3 insurance financial strength rating for Alterra Bermuda Limited

Click here to view Moody's report dated July 8, 2011

In July 2011, Moody’s stated that “the A3 insurance financial strength rating of Alterra Bermuda is based on good product diversification, comfortable capital adequacy, generally stable and respectable operating returns, and manageable catastrophe exposure which would likely lessen the need to raise capital after a major event.

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