European Insurers Still Facing Economic Uncertainty: A.M. Best October 16, 2012 The Eurozone financial crisis continues to be among the most significant challenges facing insurers, although capital is strong for the...
Rising Rates Not Enough to Ease Pressure on UK Insurers October 15, 2012 Market conditions for UK non-life insurers remain challenging as the difficult economic environment curbs demand for coverage and insurers can...
Ratings Recap: Lancashire (notes), Adamjee, Milli Re October 11, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of “bbb” to $130 million 5.70 percent senior unsecured fixed interest notes...
Best Reports Italy’s Non-Life Insurance Sector Faces Shifting Landscape October 11, 2012 The Italian non-life insurance market faces changes as the sector is subject to new legislation and industry consolidation, while the...
French Non-Life Sector Resilient, Despite Economic Difficulties: Best Reports October 11, 2012 A new report from A.M. Best notes that the “French insurance market has experienced significant volatility during the past few...
Best Affirms Greenlight Re and Affiliates Ratings; Outlook Stable October 10, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a”...
Best’s Report on Spanish Non-Life Sector Finds Profits, Future Challenges October 10, 2012 “The Spanish non-life insurance sector remained profitable in 2011, but growth remains challenging, as it continues to face one of...
Best Special Report Sees China as a Market in Transition October 9, 2012 “The Chinese insurance market is in a state of transition: after a period of rapid expansion, the market must now...
Ratings Recap: Sirius (US), HDI-Gerling (US), Permanent General, Lexon/Bond Safeguard, Selective(NJ) October 8, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of new...
Ratings Recap: Leadway, ICON Re, Montpelier Re (Notes) October 8, 2012 A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Ltd. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength...