Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
New Markets
Feb 24 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. Canine Security Nuts & Bolts:...
AIG’s $5 Billion Write-Down Has Rating Agencies, Wall Street Concerned
Feb 24 2008 // Some observers speculate the fallout could lead to additional woes for AIG including possibly CEO Sullivan’s exit While American International Group Inc. sought to downplay its miscalculation of losses on a...
Best Explains Takaful Rating Methodology
Feb 15 2008 // A.M. Best Co. announced that it is issuing “Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies”, a rating methodology which outlines the application of Best’s core financial strength rating methodology...
New A.M. Best Reports Written to Help Consumers Evaluate Insurers
Feb 15 2008 // The insurance ratings organization A.M. Best Co. has released reports it says will help buyers of insurance learn about insurers’ rating histories and their financial strengths. These consumer-oriented reports —...
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...
