OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has commented that the Credit Ratings (ratings) of Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company and its affiliate, Tokio Marine Specialty Insurance Company (both headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA), which operate under a pooling agreement, collectively referred to as Philadelphia Insurance Companies (Philadelphia); along with Tokio Marine America Group and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.’s (FICOH) (Honolulu, HI) subsidiaries remain unchanged following the organization’s announcement that it sustained an information security event, which has resulted in a widespread network outage impacting Philadelphia, Tokio Marine America Group and FICOH’s systems.
On June 9, 2025, the organization received an alert regarding suspicious activity on its IT network. The organization took immediate actions to respond to the situation and disconnected affected systems to contain the threat. AM Best notes that the organization notified law enforcement and is engaged in a comprehensive forensic analysis, which is currently ongoing to determine the full scope, nature and ultimate impact to the organization.
Philadelphia, Tokio Marine America Group and FICOH have activated their business continuity plans, including interim solutions that enable employees to carry out essential functions, while system restoration efforts are underway. While the situation continues to evolve, AM Best will continue to monitor the cyber event for any signs that the incident may impair the company’s operational capabilities, harm its reputation or market position, or prompt a reassessment of its enterprise risk management capabilities.
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