Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited

RATING ACTION:

On March 16, 2022, CariCRIS reaffirmed the assigned ratings of CariA (Local Currency Rating) and CariA- (Foreign Currency Rating) on the regional rating scale, and jmAAA on the Jamaica national scale to Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ or the Company). A stable outlook was assigned.

RATING SENSITIVITY FACTORS:

Factors that could, individually or collectively, lead to an improvement in the ratings and/or Outlook include:

  • An improvement in our internal ratings assigned to the sovereign

Factors that could, individually or collectively, lead to a lowering in the ratings and/or Outlook include:

  • Substantial deterioration in the financial performance and profitability of the Group, with a greater than 25% increase in net insurance benefits and claims and an accompanying 15% rise in operating expenses

Analysts’ Contact Info:

Anelia Oudit

Mobile : 1-868-487-8364

[email protected]    

Kyla Balwant

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