The American financial rating agency Fitch announced on December 5, 2023, that it has upgraded Fidelidade Macau’s IFS Rating to ‘A’ (Strong); Outlook Stable, one of the highest ratings in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
To obtain this solid and upgraded Rating, Fitch highlighted several key drivers for this achievement. The company’s strategic role to its parent company, Portugal-based composite insurer Fidelidade – Companhia de Seguros; the ‘Strong’ Capitalisation, reaffirming that the importance of capital adequacy is expected to remain strong; and Favourable Profitability reflecting the company’s satisfactory return on equity and a combined ratio below the ratio guideline for ‘A’ rated insurers, based on Fitch’s methodology.
Commenting on this milestone:
Mr. Paulo Barbosa, Chief Executive Officer at Fidelidade Macau:: “This upgraded credit rating assigned by Fitch demonstrates the trust and credibility we have built with our stakeholders. We are truly honoured! It is a testament to our strong financial performance, strategic management and disciplined approach to risk. Our improved credit rating enables us to pursue growth opportunities and create greater value to our customers, shareholders, business partners and employees, and acknowledges our commitment to sustainable behaviours and responsible business practices.”.
Mr. Ivan Cheung, Executive Director at Fidelidade Macau: “This achievement comes with an enormous sense of joy on the performance of our company, but specially on our staff’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Their expertise, dedication and passion have helped us navigate challenges, seize opportunities and achieve this significant milestone. Our responsibility is even heavier now, but our commitment and dedication remain unchanged”.”
FINANCIAL STRENGTH RATINGS |
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ISSUE DATE | AGENCY | RATING | OUTLOOK | ||
05/12/2023 | FITCH RATINGS | A (STRONG) | STABLE | ||
15/12/2022 | FITCH RATINGS | A- (STRONG) | STABLE | ||
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS |
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DATE | TYPE | TITLE | OWNER | ||
05/12/2023 | RATING ACTION | Fitch Upgrades Fidelidade Macau’s IFS Rating to ‘A’ | Fitch Ratings | ||
15/12/2022 | RATING ACTION | Fitch Assigns Fidelidade Macau First-Time IFS of ‘A-‘ | Fitch Ratings | ||
IN THE NEWS |
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DATE | TYPE | TITLE | MEDIA CHANNEL | ||
20/01/2023 | ARTICLE | FITCH Achievement Celebration | Fidelidade Macau’s Non-Life premiums surge 27 pct in 2023 | Macau Business | ||
13/12/2023 | ARTICLE | Fitch upgrades Fidelidade Macau’s IFS Rating to ‘A’ | asiainsurancereview.com | ||
06/12/2023 | ARTICLE | Fitch revê em alta classificação da seguradora Fidelidade Macau | ECO Seguros | ||
05/12/2023 | ARTICLE | Fitch upgrades Fidelidade Macau’s rating to ‘A’ | Macau Business | ||
15/12/2022 | ARTICLE | Fitch assigns Fidelidade Macau rating of ‘A-‘ (strong) | Macau Business | ||
15/12/2022 | ARTICLE | Fitch rates Fidelidade Macau at “A-“ (Strong) | TDM | ||