AM Best
Corporates seek insurer credit rating assurances
Aviva is receiving a surge in enquiries from corporate clients worried about insurer credit ratings.
Belarusian B&B Insurance downgraded by AM Best
Balarus-based B&B Insurance Co, OJSI has had its financial strength rating downgraded to C (weak) from C++ (marginal) and the insurer credit rating reduced to ‘ccc+’ from ‘b+’, by ratings agency AM Best.
Belarusian B&B Insurance downgraded by AM Best
Balarus-based B&B Insurance Co, OJSI has had its financial strength rating downgraded to C (weak) from C++ (marginal) and the insurer credit rating reduced to ‘ccc+’ from ‘b+’, by ratings agency AM Best.
AM Best positive over Ecclesiastical arm
AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Ansvar Insurance.
Lloyd's credit rating affirmed by AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s of London and Lloyd’s Reinsurance Company (China).
Markel welcomes rating boost
A.M. Best has upgraded the issuer credit rating of Markel International Insurance Company Limited, Markel International’s London-based insurance company.
AM Best affirms Brit’s A rating
Credit rating agency AM Best has affirmed Brit Insurance’s A rating and Brit Insurance Holding's ICR rating of BBB.
AM Best affirms Brit’s A rating
Credit rating agency AM Best has affirmed Brit Insurance’s A rating and Brit Insurance Holding's ICR rating of BBB.
AM Best downgrades BP captive
AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) of Jupiter Insurance (Guernsey) from A (Excellent) from A+ (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a” from “aa-”).
News analysis: Will the Deepwater Horizon oil rig losses dent reinsurer capital?
With Swiss Re estimating insured losses of up to $3.5bn, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster could become the largest loss the energy market has witnessed since the Piper Alpha explosion in 1988. Katherine Blackler investigates.
Rating agencies on the EC's radar as it aims to improve supervision
As part of its work on preventing a future financial crisis and strengthening the financial system, the European Commission has put forward amendments to the EU rules on credit rating agencies and launched a public consultation on reforming corporate…
Amlin retains AM Best rating
AM Best has commented that the ratings of Amlin and its operating subsidiaries are unchanged.
Amlin retains AM Best rating
AM Best has commented that the ratings of Amlin and its operating subsidiaries are unchanged.
Reinsurers face tough times in soft market – AM Best
AM Best’s global financial review of reinsurance notes US taxation and underwriting discipline amongst the major challenges to be faced by reinsurers
Bermuda Insurance Exchange under discussion
Plans to create a Bermuda Insurance Exchange have been put to Government, Flagstone Re chairman Mark Byrne has revealed at a Reinsurance Magazine event on the island.
Reinsurance launches the Bermuda Reinsurance Club
The first half day seminar to be held in Bermuda on March 17th
AM Best "positive" on global non-life reinsurance sector
The current outlook implies that the majority of 2010 reinsurer rating actions are likely to be affirmations, with only a modest number of anticipated rating or outlook changes.
AM Best puts Novae Group debt rating on review
Move follows decision to close UK insurance arm.
Atradius Trade Credit Insurance downgraded
AM Best turns gloomy on credit insurer
Jordanian insurer given ratings by AM Best
Jordanian insurer Jordan Insurance Company has been assigned a financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb” by AM Best.
AM Best turns upbeat on Qatari insurer
AM Best revises outlook on Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Company to positive from stable.
Transatlantic Re outlook upgraded by AM Best
Ratings agency AM Best happier on the prospects for US reinsurer
Reinsurance demand expected in 2009 not materializing - AM Best
Reinsurance demand expected in 2009 is not materializing, according to AM Best
US surplus lines results dip from competition, cat losses and economy
Report from AM Best notes that in 2008, the underwriting and operating performance of surplus lines companies continued to outpace that of the total property/casualty industry, although at a diminished level from 2007.