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AM Best Downgrades Mid-Hudson Group

Insurer analysts at AM Best have downgraded the ratings of three companies in the Mid-Hudson Group citing a 32.7% decline in policyholder surplus as of September 30. AM Best downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- …

S&P Upgrades CNA Financial Strength Rating to A+

CNA Financial Corp. has achieved an “A+” financial strength rating from Standard & Poor’s, an upgrade made in recognition of the Chicago-based insurer’s efforts to improve its operations and culture. S&P Global Ratings made the upgrade from an initial “A” …

A.M. Best Warns of Ratings Downgrades If Terror Reinsurance Act Not Renewed

Property/casualty insurers that have relied heavily on the federal terrorism reinsurance program face the risk of rating downgrades if the program isn’t renewed by the end of 2020, ratings firm A.M. Best has warned. A.M. Best said that the Terrorism …