Ireland ratings confirmed
Debt burden expected to remain “very manageable”
Credit rating agency remains cautious on the outlook of the life insurance industry
Province should benefit from a gradual strengthening in the U.S. economy
Banks challenged by low rates, slow North American growth and uncertainty in Europe
Majority of global industries have weathered the storms of the past year relatively well
Auto and utilities sectors will likely stand out
Loke to oversee business development and analytics
Insurer’s financial flexibility has become increasingly constrained
Disruption in global demand, strong loonie, and weak U.S. economic recovery pose risks