11 September 2016News

Credit analysts are more interested in M&A rationale than scope

While a merger or acquisition (M&A) can seem an appealing prospect to small and medium-sized reinsurers grappling with challenging market conditions, the rationale behind such a deal and its execution will both be critical to the way analysts at rating agencies view it.

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