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KBRA Now Included in Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide
KBRA is pleased to announce that Freddie Mac added KBRA to the list of eligible rating providers effective January 1, 2023. Freddie Mac will now accept an insurer with a minimum KBRA Insurance Financial Strength Rating of BBB.
The Freddie Mac bulletin announcing this inclusion may be viewed here.
Insurance timeline
2017
The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) proposed a model act to support state regulation of insurance by promoting competition among rating agencies. KBRA was listed as a “Competent Rating Agency” for purposes of the model act.
2017
The NAIC adopted a recommendation that state regulators may consider KBRA’s insurance financial strength ratings for certified reinsurer purposes.
2018
Included in the Fannie Mae Sellers Guide For Property Writers (BBB Or Better).
2020
KBRA added to the Comdex Calculation and now appears in vital signs for the life market.
2021
KBRA Europe assigns rating to Lloyd’s of London, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace.
2023
KBRA Now Included in Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide Insurance Financial Strength: BBB or Better
Insurance Ratings
KBRA now included in Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide for Insurance Financial Strength ratings BBB or Better. KBRA’s insurance team has issued over 100 IFSRs including:
60+ Property/Casualty insurers
40+ life/annuity/health insurers
30+ DEBT RATINGS, totaling OVER $5.5 BN
1 composite rating: Lloyd’s Of London
Insurance Research
KBRA’s Insurance team publishes timely and informative research that market participants have come to rely on. Here are recent publications:
Florida Insurers Ride 2023 Tailwinds While Bracing for 2024
ESG: The Return of El Nino: Global Challenges and Implications
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Fronting Market Changes Overnight
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ): Two Years Later
rating scale & methodologies
Explore our criteria and methodologies in the Insurance sector:
Insurer & Insurance Holding Company Global Rating Methodology
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Analytical
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Managing Director
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Senior Director
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Senior Director
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Business development
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Managing Director
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Senior Director
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Mark Baker
Senior Advisor
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