Press Release

JCR-VIS Reaffirms IFS Rating of New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited at AA

Karachi, January 25, 2010: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the Insurer Financial Strength Rating of New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited (NJI) at ‘AA’ (Double A). Outlook on the assigned rating is ‘Stable’.

NJI is the third largest insurance company operating in the general insurance market, with market share increasing further in 2009, as business volumes have continued to post growth. Top management of the company is seasoned and has remained largely stable over the years.

In addition to competing favorably with peers in conventional business segments, NJI has pursued diversification in its portfolio by developing new products targeted towards niche market segments. This has however also entailed the company’s entry into territories, where prior experience as regards loss norms was lacking. On a prudent note, motor portfolio has been maintained at below 20% of total premium over the years and has consistently remained profitable.

Liquid assets held by the company largely in the form of term deposits and income/money market funds provide adequate coverage against outstanding liabilities. In the backdrop of recent events in the equities market, the investment policy of the company has been revised on a more conservative note.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact Mr. Safdar Kazi (Ext: 501) or Ms. Sobia Maqbool (Ext: 506) at 35311861-71 (10 lines) or fax to 35311873.



Faheem Ahmad
President & CEO

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