Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
New Markets
Dec 6 2009 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Campgrounds, Dude Ranches & Other...
Best Affirms Ratings of Assurant and Its Subsidiaries; Several Upgraded
Nov 20 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of the P/C and life/health insurance subsidiaries of Assurant, Inc. Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb” and debt...
Ratings Recap: Dongbu, China Taiping, Malaysian Re
Nov 18 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of South Korea’s Dongbu Insurance Company, Ltd., both with stable outlooks....
A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Lakeview Insurance Co
Nov 17 2009 // Ratings firm A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and an issuer credit rating of “bbb” to both Florida-based Lakeview Insurance Co., and its affiliate, Florida Family Insurance...
New Markets
Nov 15 2009 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Commercial Construction Liability Market...
Ratings Recap: Tokio Millennium Re, Nissan Global, Asia Capital, ACRe
Nov 11 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of’ A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit rating of “aa-” of Bermuda-based Tokio Millennium Re Ltd. (TMR), both with stable outlooks. Best noted...
Ratings Recap: Royal Star, East Africa Re, Bahamas First, New Technology, Connaught
Nov 9 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bahamas-based Royal Star Assurance Limited (RSA), both with stable outlooks. The...
Ratings Recap: Arbella, Wayne Mutual, Arrowhead, Unique, Oswego County
Nov 4 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘A-‘ (Excellent) from’ B++’ (Good) and issuer credit ratings to “a-” from “bbb+” of Arbella Insurance Group and...
A.M. Best Study: P/C Industry’s Risk-Adjusted Capital Fell in 2008
Nov 3 2009 // The U.S. property/casualty industry experienced a 17 percentage point decline in risk-adjusted capitalization in 2008, according to A.M. Best Co., which conducted a four-year study. However, the capital still exceeded...
Arbella Gets Ratings Upgrade from A.M. Best
Nov 2 2009 // Massachusetts-based insurer Arbella Insurance Group has received a ratings boost by A.M. Best Co. Best upgraded the insurer’s financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and issuer credit ratings to...
New Markets
Nov 1 2009 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Apartments Low Income Subsidized...
Ratings Roundup: Misr, Kenya Re, Alliance, Aurigen
Oct 28 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to ‘B++’ (Good) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to “bbb+” from “a-” of Egypt’s Misr...
Some Mutual Insurers May Need Partners to Grow
Oct 19 2009 // The world’s mutual insurance companies are well placed to continue to grow market share in the wake of the credit crisis, but they also face a vast range of challenges, according to new research. A report by credit...
Ratings Recap: AMI, HDI-Gerling
Oct 15 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit rating of “aa-” of New Zealand’s AMI Insurance Limited, both with stable outlooks. The ratings are...
Ratings Recap: Singapore Re, AGF, Ansvar, White Mountains Re, Oriental, Jupiter
Oct 13 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Limited, both with stable outlooks. The ratings...
Mutual Insurers Positioned for Growth But Some May Need Partners
Oct 6 2009 // The world’s mutual insurance companies are well placed to continue to grow market share in the wake of the credit crisis, but they also face a vast range of challenges, according to new research. A report by credit...
A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of 2 Midwest Mutual Insurers
Oct 6 2009 // A.M. Best Co. announced that, in separate actions, it has withdrawn the ratings of two Midwest-based mutual insurance companies at the request of those companies. Best affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of C++...
New Markets
Oct 5 2009 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Home Builders & Artisans...
Ratings Recap: Accident & General, Inbursa, Swiss Re Frankona
Sep 29 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of Accident & General Insurance Company Ltd. (AGI) of the Cayman...
A.M. Best: Surplus Lines Results Dip in Response to Competition, Losses
Sep 28 2009 // In 2008, the underwriting and operating performance of surplus lines companies continued to outpace that of the total property/casualty industry, although at a diminished level from 2007 due to persistent soft market...
