Sagicor Life Insurance Company

Sagicor Life Insurance Company

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Financial Ratings

A.M. Best A-Stable

About Sagicor Life Insurance Company

Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. is a diversified international financial services provider originally founded in Barbados in 1840—making it the second‑oldest insurer in the Americas. It has evolved into a market-leading insurer serving individuals and groups across the Caribbean, the United States, and more recently Canada following its acquisition of ivari. Its core offerings include life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration, property and casualty insurance, banking, and investment management services. As of 2023–2024, Canada and the U.S. represent approximately 75 % of its total assets. The company is headquartered in Bermuda and publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under ticker SFC 

Financial Ratings

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Rating Agency

A.M. Best

Rating

A-

Description

Excellent

Effective

June 13, 2017

Rating Analysis

Sagicor Financial Company Ltd.’s credit ratings from major agencies—including S&P, Fitch, A.M. Best, and Morningstar DBRS—reflect a well-capitalized and geographically diversified insurer. The acquisition of ivari in 2023 significantly boosted its North American strength, enabling upgrades by S&P to investment-grade status (BBB / Group Profile a‑) and Fitch’s upgrade to BBB‑ with a now‑Positive outlook. Fitch highlighted improved earnings consistency, strong capitalization, and reduced exposure to high-risk sovereign assets as key positives. A.M. Best assigned Sagicor an A‑ (Excellent) financial strength rating, noting very strong balance sheet metrics for its life insurance subsidiaries and stable support across jurisdictions, while still acknowledging some margin and country risk concerns. Morningstar DBRS rated the group at BBB (low) with subsidiaries at A (low), emphasizing solid franchise strength and disciplined liquidity management. Overall, Sagicor’s ratings reflect a company with investment-grade financial strength, improving profitability, and expanding geographic reach across the Caribbean, U.S., and Canada.

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