Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Ratings: American Resources, Attorneys Mutual, Markel (notes), Caelus Re, National Automotive
Mar 21 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘B’ (Fair) from ‘B-‘ (Fair) and issuer credit rating to “bb+” from “bb-” of Alabama-based American Resources...
Ratings Recap: Sun Hung Kai, Jamaica International, Palms, Watania
Mar 20 2013 // A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Limited has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating to “a” from “a-” of Hong...
A.M. Best Downgrades National Automotive Insurance Co.
Mar 12 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to C (Weak) from B (Fair) and issuer credit rating to “ccc” from “bb” of National Automotive Insurance Co. (National Automotive) of...
Meadowbrook Actions Have Yet to Sway A.M. Best; Company Reacts
Mar 11 2013 // On March 1, A.M. Best said that the “A-minus” financial strength ratings of members of Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc. remain under review with negative implications – a status in place since Oct. 19, 2012...
Meadowbrook Corrective Actions Yet to Sway A.M. Best; Company Reacts
Mar 4 2013 // On Mar. 1, A.M. Best said that the “A-minus” financial strength ratings of members of Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc. remain under review with negative implications — a status that has been in place since...
Ratings Recap: American General, Philadelphia Indemnity, First Hawaii, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, Workmen’s Auto
Mar 1 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘B+’ (Good) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb-” of American General Property Insurance Company (AGPIC), based in Nashville,...
Ratings Recap: Nat’l. Interstate, Best Meridian, SC Farm, Fireman’s Fund La.
Feb 25 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” of National Interstate Corporation (NATL), as well as the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and ICRs of...
Ratings Recap: GIC Re, Seguros Inbursa, National Grid
Feb 22 2013 // A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), both with stable...
Ratings Assigned to Bearing Midwest Casualty, Horizon Midwest Casualty
Feb 18 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” to Bearing Midwest Casualty Co. (Bearing) and Horizon Midwest Casualty Co. (Horizon). The outlook...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Michigan’s Ally Insurance Group Members
Feb 15 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and issuer credit ratings of “bbb” of Motors Insurance Corp. and its reinsured subsidiaries, MIC Property and Casualty Insurance Corp. and...
A.M. Best Downgrades McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Ratings
Feb 14 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to “bbb+” from “a-” of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Co. (MWM) of...
Ratings Recap: Auto Club (Michigan), Atlas Financial, Merced Mutual, ING US (Notes), PEMCO
Feb 8 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A-‘ (Excellent) from ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “a-” from “a” of Auto Club...
Penn.-Based GUARD Insurance Group Gets Ratings Boost From A.M. Best
Jan 25 2013 // A.M. Best Co. upgraded ratings of Wilkes-Barre, Penn.-based GUARD Insurance Group and its member subsidiaries, citing favorable business operations as well as the implicit and explicit financial support provided by their...
A.M. Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of Vermont Mutual Insurance
Jan 21 2013 // A. M. Best Co. said it has upgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) of Vermont Mutual Insurance Company and its two fully...
Ratings: Southern General/GreenStar, Fairfield, Community Mutual, Wisconsin County
Jan 18 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘B’ (Fair) from ‘B++’ (Good) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “bb+” from “bbb” of Southern General...
A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Community Mutual Insurance Co. in N.Y.
Jan 17 2013 // Insurance ratings agency A.M. Best Co. said it has downgraded the financial strength rating to C (Weak) from C+ (Marginal) and the issuer credit rating to “ccc” from “b-” of Community Mutual...
Ratings Roundup: NEWGT Re, Ability Re, RoyalStar (RSA)
Jan 16 2013 // A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Limited has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A’- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” to Bermuda-based NEWGT Reinsurance Company, Ltd. Best said the ratings...
Ratings Recap: ASSA/Lion Re, Local Tapiola, Liffey Re, Del Istmo, QBE Del Istmo
Jan 11 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Panama City-based ASSA Compania de Seguros, S.A. (ASSA), as well as the FSR...
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Minnesota’s Austin Mutual Insurance
Jan 10 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from B (Fair) and the issuer credit rating to “a+” from “bb+” of Austin Mutual Insurance Co. (Austin) in Maple Grove, Minn....
Ratings: Aviva (Subs), Flagstone Re Africa, Arig, Salama, Bahrain Nat’l., BEST RE
Dec 20 2012 // A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of several European insurance subsidiaries of...
