Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Ratings: CUNA/CUMIS, Fremont, National Interstate, Patrons et.al., FGIC, Munich Re (US)
Feb 4 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) of Madison Wis.-based CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, the lead...
New Markets
Jan 27 2008 // 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. Gas Utilities Distribution Nuts &...
New Markets
Jan 27 2008 // 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. Three Year Policies — EPLI Nuts &...
Ratings Roundup: New Castle Re, Capital Region, Legal & General
Jan 18 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of Bermuda-based New Castle Reinsurance Company Ltd., as well as the ICR of...
Ratings Recap: Harleysville, TIG Specialty, Co-Operative, Crusader, Pacific Star
Jan 18 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable on all ratings of the Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, including the publicly-traded holding company, Harleysville Group Inc. (HGIC)....
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Alabama’s Alfa Corp. and Subsidiaries
Jan 15 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Alabama-based Alfa Insurance Group and its members. Concurrently, A.M. Best has...
Ratings Recap: Verlan, ACMAT, Heritage, Alfa, Petroleum Marketers, Berkshire (Debt), Consumers, ACA Financial
Jan 15 2008 // A.M. Best Co. indicated that the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Verlan Fire Insurance Company of Silver Spring, MD, are unchanged...
New Markets
Jan 13 2008 // 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. Small Residential General Contractors Nuts...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Allstate and Subsidiaries
Jan 9 2008 // Rating agency A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” of Allstate Insurance Group (Allstate) and its members. Additionally, A.M....
A.M. Best Puts Georgia Casualty & Surety Under Review Pending Deal
Jan 4 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Georgia Casualty & Surety Company under review with positive implications. The rating actions...
Ratings Recap: General (India), SCA, Successor Hurricane, Wing Lung, Dao Heng, Sovereign Assurance
Dec 31 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) and has revised its outlook on both ratings...
A.M. Best Gives Fla.-Based American Strategic Excellent Rating
Dec 28 2007 // American Strategic Insurance Group, of St. Petersburg, Fla., received an upgrade of its Financial Strength Rating from financial rating firm, A.M. Best. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of the company’s balance...
New Markets
Dec 23 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. Recruiters Nuts & Bolts:...
New Markets
Dec 23 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. Recruiters Nuts & Bolts:...
New Markets
Dec 23 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. Small Residential General Contractors Nuts...
Ratings Recap: London General, AIG Global Trade, Kiln, PartnerRe (Europe), New Technology, Radian (Europe), Allied World
Dec 17 2007 // 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...
Best Upgrades Company Ratings after Country Risk Methodology Review
Dec 14 2007 // A.M. Best Co. announced that it has upgraded the ratings of a nember of companies -l isted below – following a review of the application of its country risk methodology within the rating process. Best explained that...
A.M. Best: Subprime Exposure Modest, But Contagion Is Concern
Dec 14 2007 // As the turmoil from the subprime crisis ripples across the global credit and equity markets and threatens the stability of the U.S. economy, several insurers have announced their exposure to mortgage-linked assets in their...
Ratings Recap: Temple, Munich Re, ERGO, Ecclesiastical, Ansvar, Unipol, Paris Re
Dec 14 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) of Canada’s Temple Insurance Company; has revised its...
Ratings Recap: Russian Re, KAMP RE, Arab Group, NIPPONKOA (Asia), Tapiola
Dec 12 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘B+’ (Good) and an issuer credit rating of “bbb-” to Russian Reinsurance Company with a stable outlook. “The ratings reflect Russian...
