Latest AM Best Headlines

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

Best Appoints Charteris-Black Director – Global Financial Services

Dec 11 2007 // A.M. Best Co announced that Nick Charteris-Black will be joining the rating agency during the first quarter of 2008 as Director – Global Financial Services for A.M. Best Europe. He will be located in Best’s...

Ratings Recap: Thai Re, Aspen, Valiant, Qatar Insurance

Dec 10 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has raised its long-term local currency counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Thai Reinsurance Public Co. Ltd. (Thai Re) to ‘A-‘ from...

Ratings Recap: AXA Corporate Solutions (US), First Marine, Magna

Dec 7 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘B++’ (Good) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “bbb” of AXA Corporate Solutions Reinsurance Company (AXA CS Re) and its...

Ratings Recap: DHC Group, Physicians (Wisconsin), Midwest Family Mutual, Western Mutual

Dec 6 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “bb-” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘B-‘ (Fair) of Long Beach Calif.-based DHC Group and its members. The outlook for...

New Markets

Dec 2 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. Dump Truck Fleets Nuts & Bolts: The...

New Markets

Dec 2 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. Preferred Restaurants – Liquor...

New Markets

Dec 2 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. Solo/Small Firm Lawyers PL Nuts &...

Ratings Recap: Fortis (Asia), Cattolica, West England Ship Owners, Endurance

Nov 20 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda-based Fortis Insurance Company (Asia) Limited (FICA) with a stable...

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...