OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of “bbb” to $130 million 5.70% senior unsecured fixed interest notes due in 2022 of the recently filed offering by Lancashire Holdings Limited (Lancashire Holdings) (Hamilton, Bermuda). (LSE: LRE).
The net proceeds from the debt issuance will be used for general corporate purposes.
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