Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Ratings: Toyota Motor, First Mercury, Eastern Alliance, Southern Farm
Jun 15 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Iowa-based Toyota Motor Insurance Company (TMIC), both with stable outlooks. The...
Ratings Recap: Builders Group, FMH Group, MAG Mutual, Nationwide (Fla.)
Jun 7 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Builders Insurance Group and its...
Ratings Recap: Frankenmuth, Oregon Dental, Sooner, Commercial Casualty
Jun 1 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to ‘A’ (Excellent) from’ A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings to “a+” from “aa-” of Frankenmuth Insurance and...
Ratings: United Educators, North Country, Stonebridge, Farmers Union, Park, So. United Fire
May 26 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) of United Educators Insurance, a Vermont-based...
Ratings: Evergreen RRG, Farmers Mutual Branch County, Mid-Continent, Ophthalmic Mutual
May 19 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of’ B+’ (Good) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb-” of Vermont-based Evergreen USA,...
Ratings Recap: Zenith, BancInsure, First Chicago, Town & Country, Rural Community
May 17 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Zenith National Insurance Group and its members, Zenith Insurance Company...
Ratings: Partners Mutual, Farmers (NJ), Premier Group, United Farm Indiana, Real State, Kansas Med Mutual
May 13 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B+’ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Wisconsin-based Partners Mutual...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Hallmark Insurance Group
May 11 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Hallmark Insurance Group (Hallmark Group) of Fort Worth, Texas, and its operating...
Ratings Roundup: United Fire, Tall Pines, Safety Group, Plateau
May 5 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” of United Fire & Casualty Group...
Best Affirms ACE and Subs Ratings; Outlook on Debt Changed to Positive
May 4 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” and senior debt ratings of ACE Limited, based in Zurich, Switzerland, and ACE INA Holdings...
Ratings Recap: Torus, QBE (debt)
May 4 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has commented that the ratings of Bermuda-based Torus Insurance Holdings Limited and its operating subsidiaries are unchanged following Torus’ announcement that its subsidiary, Torus Insurance (Bermuda)...
Amerisafe Ratings Affirmed, Positive Outlook Maintained
Apr 30 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of DeRidder, La.-based Amerisafe Insurance Group (Amerisafe) and its members. Amerisafe...
Ratings Recap London General, Arab Orient (UAE) Arab Orient (Jordan)
Apr 29 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of London General Insurance Company Limited (LGI) and London General Life Company...
A.M. Best: U.S. P/C Industry Results Rebound
Apr 26 2010 // The U.S. property/casualty industry reported a strong fourth quarter topping off a solid year, according to rating analysts. Net income climbed to $31.1 billion in 2009, driven by improved underwriting results, the...
A.M. Best Affirms Baldwin & Lyons; Rates Protective Specialty
Apr 21 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” of Indianapolis, Ind.-based Baldwin & Lyons Group, which includes Protective Insurance...
A.M. Best Affirms ‘A-‘ Rating of Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance
Apr 20 2010 // Ratings agency A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from positive and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance...
A.M. Best Affirms ‘A’ for Main Street America; Upgrades Grain Dealers
Apr 20 2010 // A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) of super regional property/casualty insurance carrier, The Main Street America Group, and its five wholly owned subsidiaries: NGM...
Global Reinsurers Enjoyed Solid Year in 2009, A.M. Best Reports
Apr 13 2010 // Capacity returned in force to the global reinsurance market in 2009, as solid earnings helped to propel capital upward by 24 percent from the previous year, despite a softening market. Recovering from harsh blows delivered...
John Deere Insurance Co. Rated ‘A-‘ by A.M. Best
Apr 13 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a-” to John Deere Insurance Company (JDIC) of Johnston, Iowa. The outlook assigned to both ratings is...
A.M. Best Upgrades American Summit; Assigns Rating to Hilltop Holdings
Apr 9 2010 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a” from “a-” of American Summit Insurance Company (American...
