Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Ratings: HSB, Tall Pines, North Sea, MEMIC Indemnity, American Physicians, West Bend
Apr 14 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A+’ (Superior) from ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “aa-” from “a” of The Hartford Steam...
My New Markets
Apr 6 2009 // 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 Organizations Market Detail:...
New Markets
Mar 23 2009 // 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. Misc. Medical Malpractice Market Detail:...
Best Affirms ACE Limited and Subsidiaries ‘A+’ Ratings
Mar 23 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Bermuda-based ACE Bermuda Insurance Ltd. and ACE Tempest Reinsurance...
Ratings Recap: Everest Re (Notes), Int’l. Hannover, China Int’l., Transmonde
Mar 20 2009 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said that its ratings on Bermuda-based Everest Re Group Ltd. and its U.S.-based intermediary holding company, Everest Reinsurance Holdings Inc. (both rated ‘BBB+’...
A.M. Best: Negative Outlook for Nebraska’s Battle Creek Mutual
Mar 19 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Battle Creek Mutual Insurance Co. in Nebraska. The outlook for both ratings has been revised to...
Ratings Recap: Wing Lung, Sagicor, Empyrean Re, ARIG/Takaful, Exchange
Mar 13 2009 // 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 Hong Kong’s Wing...
Best Affirms Allianz SE and Subsidiaries ‘A+’ Ratings
Mar 12 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “aa” of Germany’s Allianz Societas Europaea (Allianz SE) and its main...
Ratings Roundup: GMAC Direct, MEEMIC, Eastern Alliance, Grain Dealers
Mar 10 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of GMAC Direct Insurance Company of Maryland Heights, Mo. and assigned an...
Ratings Recap: UA Indemnity, Dubai Islamic, Eastern Re, Top Layer Re
Mar 10 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned indicative debt ratings of “bbb” to senior unsecured debt, “bbb-” to subordinated securities and “bb+” to preferred stock, which may be issued under United...
Western Pinnacle Insurance Services, Inc Announces Addition of New AM Best A Rated Workers Compensation Carrier
Mar 9 2009 // “Western Pinnacle Insurance Services, Inc (“WPIS”), a diversified MGA/Wholesaler announced today the addition of a new AM Best A rated carrier for its workers compensation capabilities. Virgil Anderson,...
New Markets
Mar 9 2009 // 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. Vacant Commercial Property Market Detail:...
A.M. Best: Positive Impact on MEEMIC of Sale to Michigan Auto Club
Mar 6 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of MEEMIC Insurance Co. in Michigan under review with positive implications. These rating...
A.M. Best Downgrades Michigan’s Wolverine Mutual Insurance
Feb 27 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “bbb” from “bbb+” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) of Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. of Dowagiac,...
New Markets
Feb 22 2009 // 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. Fire Protection Contractors Market Detail:...
A.M. Best Downgrades Kingsway & Several Subsidiaries
Feb 18 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the issuer credit ratings (ICR) and senior debt ratings to “b-” from “b” of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFSI) (Mississauga, Ontario) and Kingsway America Inc....
RMS Advises How To Weather Scrutiny By A.M. Best
Feb 11 2009 // Following a major announcement that A.M. Best will be probing deeper into companies’ data quality to assess their risk management processes and the credibility of modeled losses, Newark, Calif.-based Risk Management...
New Markets
Feb 8 2009 // 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. High-Value Homeowners’...
Great Northwest Insurance Outlook Revised to Negative by A.M. Best
Jan 27 2009 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb-” of Great Northwest Insurance Co., which is...
New Markets
Jan 25 2009 // 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. Mono-line Property for Coastal...
