Financial Strength Rating
The Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010 requires licensed insurers to have a current financial strength rating that is given by an approved rating agency. AIG Insurance New Zealand Limited has an A+ (Strong) insurer financial strength rating given by Standard & Poor’s (Australia) Pty Ltd. The rating scale, in summary form is:
AAA
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Extremely Strong
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BBB
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Good
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CCC
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Very Weak
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SD
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Selective Default
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AA
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Very Strong
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BB
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Marginal
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CC
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Extremely Weak
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D
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Default
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A
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Strong
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B
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Weak
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R
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Regulatory Action
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NR
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Not rated
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The rating from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories. A full description of the rating scale is available on Standard & Poor’s website.
