Press Release

JCR-VIS reaffirms the IFS rating of New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited at AA

Karachi, February 7, 2008: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the Insurer Financial Strength Rating of New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited (NJI) at ‘AA’ (Double A) with a ‘Stable’ outlook.

Ranked third amongst the private sector insurance companies, NJI has shown considerable growth over the last two years. The growth impetus has come from non-traditional segments rather than motor which has been the major avenue of growth for other insurance companies. NJI has a diversified and balanced business mix with the lowest proportion of motor amongst its peers. Liquidity profile appears adequate as the company holds a sizeable portfolio of marketable securities. NJI has an experienced management team which has remained stable over the years.

While results from underwriting operations for 2007 are expected to be adversely affected by the recent turmoil in the country, particularly in the fire & property segment, bottom line profits are still projected to be healthy on account of support from investment activity. Strong equity base and adequate reinsurance coverage provide resilience to NJI’s risk profile. JCR-VIS will continue to monitor the impact of developing conditions on the risk profile of insurance companies.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact the undersigned (Ext: 508) or Ms. Sobia Maqbool (Ext: 506) at 5311861-71 (10 lines) or fax to 5311873.



Syed Ziauddin Ahmed
Advisor

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