Latest AM Best Headlines

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Ratings Roundup: Mapfre, Platinum, China(Macau), Coastal Medical

Feb 15 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Mapfre S.A. (formerly Corporacion Mapfre S.A., the holding company of Spain’s Mapfre Group) and the ratings of “a” on the...

A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of N.C.’s Discovery Insurance

Feb 14 2008 // Kinston, N.C.-based Discovery Insurance Co.received a financial strength rating upgrade. A.M. Best Co. upgraded Discovery to B- (Fair) from C++ (Marginal) and the issuer credit rating to “bb-” from...

Ratings Recap: PMA Capital, FM Global, American Mining, Discovery, ACE/INA, Argonaut

Feb 14 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘B’ (Fair) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bb” of PMA Capital Insurance Company (PMACIC) under review with negative implications...

A.M. Best Places AIG Ratings Under Review with Negative Implications

Feb 14 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa+” of the domestic life and retirement services subsidiaries of American International Group...

Ratings Recap: Darwin, First American, CIGNA, First Marine, SUA, Tailwind/Northwind/Unum

Feb 12 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb-” to Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. (DPUI) of Wilmington, Del. and has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘...

New Markets

Feb 10 2008 // 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. Collector Vehicles Nuts & Bolts:...

New Markets

Feb 10 2008 // 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. Health Club Nuts & Bolts: Sports...

New Markets

Feb 10 2008 // 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. Collector Vehicles Nuts & Bolts:...

New Markets

Feb 10 2008 // 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. Private and Parochial Schools Nuts &...

My New Markets

Feb 10 2008 // 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. Nutritional & Dietary Supplements Nuts...

CompWest Earns “A” Rating From A.M. Best

Feb 7 2008 // The A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a” to San Francisco-based CompWest Insurance Co. The outlook assigned to these ratings is...

New Pooled Members of State Auto Insurance Companies Upgraded

Feb 6 2008 // State Auto Insurance Companies (State Auto) reported that A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to “A+” (Superior) from “A-“(Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR)...

Ratings: CUNA/CUMIS, Fremont, National Interstate, Patrons et.al., FGIC, Munich Re (US)

Feb 4 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) of Madison Wis.-based CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, the lead...

New Markets

Jan 27 2008 // 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. Gas Utilities Distribution Nuts &...

New Markets

Jan 27 2008 // 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. Three Year Policies — EPLI Nuts &...

Ratings Roundup: New Castle Re, Capital Region, Legal & General

Jan 18 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of Bermuda-based New Castle Reinsurance Company Ltd., as well as the ICR of...

Ratings Recap: Harleysville, TIG Specialty, Co-Operative, Crusader, Pacific Star

Jan 18 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable on all ratings of the Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, including the publicly-traded holding company, Harleysville Group Inc. (HGIC)....

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Alabama’s Alfa Corp. and Subsidiaries

Jan 15 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Alabama-based Alfa Insurance Group and its members. Concurrently, A.M. Best has...

Ratings Recap: Verlan, ACMAT, Heritage, Alfa, Petroleum Marketers, Berkshire (Debt), Consumers, ACA Financial

Jan 15 2008 // A.M. Best Co. indicated that the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Verlan Fire Insurance Company of Silver Spring, MD, are unchanged...

New Markets

Jan 13 2008 // 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. Small Residential General Contractors Nuts...