Latest AM Best Headlines

All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.

New Markets

Nov 18 2007 // 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. Privacy General Liability Nuts &...

My New Markets

Nov 18 2007 // 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. Privacy General Liability Nuts &...

My New Markets

Nov 18 2007 // 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. General Liability – Builders and...

My New Markets

Nov 18 2007 // 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. Miscellaneous Medical Malpractice Nuts...

My New Markets

Nov 4 2007 // Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Nuts & Bolts: TCBTI LLC is offering a List Bill Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Program that allows coverage for all residents of an apartment complex on a list bill, monthly pay basis. No...

My New Markets

Nov 4 2007 // Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40...

My New Markets

Nov 4 2007 // Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40...

My New Markets

Nov 4 2007 // 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 Fuel Oil Delivery Nuts & Bolts:...

My New Markets

Nov 4 2007 // Home Fuel Oil Delivery Nuts & Bolts: International Excess of Pittsburgh is offering coverage for propane, petroleum and fuel oil distributors. Coverages includes property, inland, commercial general liability,...

Ratings Recap: IGI, R&SA, Gerling KA, Mapfre, Alliance PSC, Lonpac, United

Nov 2 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned its ‘BBB’ long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Bermuda-based insurer, International General Insurance Co. Ltd. (IGI)...

Ratings Roundup: UNUM, Continental Re, Grupo Nacional, Seguros ING

Oct 31 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of UK-based UNUM Limited with a negative outlook. “The ratings reflect...

Ratings Recap: Everest Re, Groupama, First Net, Novae, Hiscox, Amlin, Eurasia, Amlin (Bermuda), HSBC Re

Oct 29 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services commented on an announcement by the Bermuda-based Everest Re Group Ltd. (A-/Negative/–) and related subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Everest). Following its...

My New Markets

Oct 27 2007 // Community Associations, Condos, Co-ops Nuts & Bolts: Ian H. Graham, with underwriting partner, CNA, has created a product for the community association industry. The process of renewing and submitting business has...

My New Markets

Oct 27 2007 // Contractors Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: Sloan Mason is now providing contractor’s pollution liability (CPL) for oilfield diving and sub-sea contractors of all types. For full underwriting review and the...

My New Markets

Oct 27 2007 // Tattoo and Body Piercing Nuts & Bolts: Marine Agency Corp. is offering professional liability, package, umbrella, and workers’ compensation for tattoo and body piercing businesses. Carrier: AIG rated...

Ratings Recap: Ariel Re, Atrium, Malaysian Re, AMI, TM Asia, Bangkok Ins., Karlsruher

Oct 12 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of Ariel Reinsurance Company Ltd. Best also affirmed the ICR of...

Aviva Expects A.M. Best Ratings Upgrade to Help U.S. Sales

Oct 11 2007 // Insurance and pension provider Aviva USA said a ratings upgrade by A.M Best on Tuesday, Oct. 9th will help it grow its business in the United States. Des Moines-based Aviva USA, the U.S. unit of London-based Aviva PLC,...

My New Markets

Oct 8 2007 // Workers’ Comp, Security, Investigative Agencies Nuts & Bolts: A guaranteed cost workers’ compensation program for security guard and investigative agencies is available from The Mechanic Group. Dollars: Up...

My New Markets

Oct 8 2007 // Trade and Professional Associations Nuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking...

My New Markets

Oct 8 2007 // Hacker – Virus – Cyber Invasion Nuts & Bolts: USX/S is offering coverage for cyber invasions against your systems (first party) or if you’re blamed for an attack against another party (third party)....