Press Release

JCR-VIS Reaffirms Ratings of Century Insurance Company Limited

Karachi, October 13, 2006: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the Insurer Financial Strength Rating of Century Insurance Company Limited (CICL) at ‘A’ (Single A) with a ‘Stable’ outlook.

As a policy decision, the management has continued to decrease exposure in the high risk motor segment, though it has impacted the company’s business volumes. Underwriting profits have also reduced during the last year. With the planned expansion in diversified business segments and extension of outreach, JCR-VIS will monitor the company’s progress against growth expectations, going forward.

During FY06, CICL has been able to add two highly rated (AA-) re-insurers onto its panel. Dedicated investment and marketing departments have also been set up to give additional strength to the organization and profitability during the year has also been positively enhanced as a result.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact Mr. Zaiuddin Ahmed (Ext: 223) or Ms. Sabeen Saleem (sabeen@jcrvis.com.pk / ext: 222) at 5671822/5671833/5680996 or fax to 5681105/5671600.



Faheem Ahmad
President & CEO

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