Latest AM Best Headlines

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

New Markets

May 5 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. Human Services Nuts & Bolts: Travis...

Ratings Recap: CRM Holdings, Harleysville, Missouri Employers, Illinois State Bar

Apr 29 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of San Francisco-based Majestic Insurance Company and Bermuda-based Twin...

LWCC’s ‘A’ Rating by A.M. Best Reaffirmed

Apr 28 2008 // A.M. Best Company reaffirmed Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation’s “A” (Excellent) rating for 2008. In addition, LWCC has moved up from Financial Size Category IX to Financial Size Category...

A.M. Best Upgrades Physicians Insurance A Mutual Co. Rating to A-

Apr 25 2008 // Seattle-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual Co. has been upgraded to an A- rating by A.M. Best Co. In its news release on April 23, 2008, A.M. Best noted that Physicians Insurance’s “excellent risk-adjusted...

Best’s Bermuda Report Focuses on ‘Bounce Back’

Apr 25 2008 // A new A.M. Best Co. research report – “Bermuda – 2007 Financial Review” – featured in BestWeek U.S./Canada, finds that “three years removed from unprecedented hurricane losses, the...

Ratings Recap: Syndicate 1225, Gulf, Eastern Re, Sté. Centrale Re, B&B, Commercial & Manufacturers, GIL

Apr 25 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the Best’s Syndicate Rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1225 (United Kingdom), which is managed by AEGIS...

Liberty’s Ratings Remain Unchanged, Says A.M. Best

Apr 24 2008 // The ratings of Liberty Mutual Insurance Cos. and its members remain unchanged following yesterday’s announcement that Liberty Mutual Group Inc. (LMGI), through its operating subsidiaries, will be acquiring Safeco...

A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Public Entities’ Risk Group in Vermont

Apr 23 2008 // Insurance ratings firm A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of States Self-Insurers Risk Retention Group, Inc. ((Vermont). The outlook for...

New Markets

Apr 21 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. Liquor Liability Coverage Nuts &...

Ratings Roundup: Indemnity, Safety, HCC, NAICO

Apr 18 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” to Indemnity Insurance of DC Group (IIDC) and its members, all with stable outlooks....

Ratings Recap: National Fire, Alliance Mutual, Farmers Branch, Millers Capital, First American

Apr 15 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of National Fire & Casualty Company (NF&C) of Bloomington, Ill., a...

A.M. Best Affirms and Withdraws Ratings of Georgia-based Delta Fire & Casualty

Apr 10 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Atlanta-based Delta Fire & Casualty Insurance Company. The outlook for these ratings is stable....

New Markets

Apr 7 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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts:...

New Markets

Apr 7 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. Sports and Recreation Nuts & Bolts:...

New Markets

Apr 7 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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts:...

New Markets

Apr 7 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. Liquor Liability with Assault and...

New Markets

Apr 7 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. Child Welfare Insurance Services Nuts...

Ratings Recap: Nationwide, Southern Pioneer, Navigators, Allied World Re, Excess Re

Apr 1 2008 // Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘AA-‘ insurer financial strength (IFS) ratings on Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (NMIC) and its related intercompany pool members (collectively, Nationwide Mutual), as well...

London American Risk Specialists, Inc Announces a New A.M. Best Rated A XV Admitted Market for Energy Contractors

Mar 31 2008 // March 31, 2008 – London American Risk Specialists, Inc an independently owned & operated surplus lines/ wholesale brokerage firm, headquartered in Houston, TX, announces a new A.M. Best Rated A XV admitted...

Ratings Roundup: Int’l. General, Arab Credit, Tower, Asian Re

Mar 28 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a-” to Bermuda’s International General Insurance Company Limited (IGI). Best has also...