Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
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...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Allstate and Subsidiaries
Jan 9 2008 // Rating agency A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” of Allstate Insurance Group (Allstate) and its members. Additionally, A.M....
A.M. Best Puts Georgia Casualty & Surety Under Review Pending Deal
Jan 4 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Georgia Casualty & Surety Company under review with positive implications. The rating actions...
Ratings Recap: General (India), SCA, Successor Hurricane, Wing Lung, Dao Heng, Sovereign Assurance
Dec 31 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) and has revised its outlook on both ratings...