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DBRS’ insurer ratings to be available on the MSA Researcher Platform

23rd March 2017 - Author: Luke Gallin -

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Global, independent credit rating agency DBRS ltd., the largest credit rating agency in Canada, has collaborated with MSA Research Inc. (MSA) to provide its insurer ratings on the MSA Researcher Platform and its printed reports.

Joel Baker, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MSA, said; “We’re excited to be working with DBRS, a globally recognized ratings agency with Canadian roots. The combination of MSA’s analytics and the ratings and insights of DBRS will be a win for all our customers.”

The arrangement will make up-to-date DBRS insurer ratings readily available in an accessible manner for Canadian insurance market participants, including insurers, reinsurers, brokers, analysts, risk managers, regulators and professional advisors.

Vice Chairman and Country Head of Canada at DBRS, Doug Turnbull, said; “We are very pleased to provide our analytical expertise and insurance industry insights to MSA’s important network of insurance experts across Canada.”