Kenya Re keeps fair rating amid corporate governance worries

Kenya Re’s operating performance was rated as “adequate,” supported by improved underwriting results and healthy investment income.

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Global rating agency AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re), keeping the outlook stable even as it raised concerns over the reinsurer’s governance and risk management practices.

The US-headquartered agency maintained the reinsurer’s financial strength rating (FSR) of B (fair) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bb+” (fair). It also kept a stable outlook on both ratings.

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