XL Comments on S&P Revised Outlook
XL Group commented on today’s [Nov 23] Standard & Poor’s announcement that it has affirmed XL’s ratings and has revised the outlook to “Stable” from “Negative”. Additionally S&P reported that it has changed its assessment of XL’s Enterprise Risk Management to “Strong” from “Adequate”.
XL Chief Executive Officer, Mike McGavick, stated: “We are extremely pleased with S&P’s actions. XL has taken significant steps to concentrate on our core insurance and reinsurance businesses while derisking our investment portfolio and strengthening our ERM. It is gratifying to have these efforts acknowledged by S&P.”
He added: “With XL’s solid ratings and operating performance, strong capital position, top talent and enhanced ERM, we have demonstrated our competitive resilience and we remain fully focused on providing superior value to clients and investors.”
