Company: AHL
Filing Date: 2025-03-20
Form Type: F-1/A
Source: 0001628280-25-014149
Chunk: 62

Company: ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LTD
Filing Date: 2025-03-20
Form: F-1/A
Chunk 62
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 reinsurance products. Until recently, new and alternative capital inflows in the (re)insurance market and the retention by cedants of more business had caused an excess supply of (re)insurance capital and may again in the future. We have sought to address this risk by developing our own capital markets capability through ACM. See further information on associated risks described elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section, including “—We are exposed to risks in connection with our management of alternative reinsurance platforms on behalf of investors in any entities ACM manages or could manage in the future.”

There has also been a large volume of merger and acquisition activity in the (re)insurance sector in recent years which may continue and we may experience increased competition as a result of that consolidation with consolidated entities having enhanced market power. As the (re)insurance industry consolidates, competition for customers will become more intense and the importance of acquiring and properly servicing each customer will become greater.

Increased competition could result in fewer submissions, lower premium rates, less favorable policy terms and conditions and greater expenses relating to customer acquisition and retention, which could have a material adverse impact on our operating results or financial condition.

Our Operating Subsidiaries are rated and our Lloyd’s business benefits from a rating by one or more of A.M. Best and S&P and a decline in any of these ratings could adversely affect our standing among brokers and customers and cause our premiums and earnings to decrease, or may otherwise result in an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

Ratings have become an increasingly important factor in establishing the competitive position of insurance and reinsurance companies and will also impact the cost and availability of capital to an insurance company. Rating agencies represent independent opinions of the financial strength of insurers and reinsurers and their ability to meet policyholder obligations. Our existing ratings by A.M. Best and S&P represent an important consideration in maintaining customer confidence in us and in our ability to market insurance products. Rating organizations regularly analyze the financial performance and condition of insurers and some policyholders are required to obtain insurance coverage from insurance companies that have an “A-” (Strong) rating or higher.

The S&P financial strength and issuer credit ratings of Aspen Bermuda, AAIC and Aspen UK are “A-” (Strong), while the long-term issuer credit rating of Aspen Holdings is “BBB.” On March 4, 2025, S&P affirmed the issuer credit ratings of Aspen Holdings, Aspen Bermuda, AAIC and Aspen UK. The outlook assigned to all these ratings is stable.