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Axa retains top spot in AM Best insurer rankings
French insurer Axa has held on to the top spot in the AM Best ranking of largest insurers by net premiums written, with Allianz climbing into third place.
Windstorm could result in underwriting losses in Germany, predicts AM Best
Regionally focused German insurers may incur underwriting losses for the year from an accumulation of natural catastrophes, a report from AM Best has found.
International: Europe: Go west
Are Asian investors likely to continue their interest in the European insurance market? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
Go west: Asia's investments in Europe
Are Asian investors likely to continue their interest in the European insurance market? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
Lloyd’s AA rating upgrade far from certain as CEO speculation continues
Catlin COO Paul Jardine emerges as popular choice to succeed Richard Ward.
AM Best - Top 100 insurers
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full.
Lloyd's earns postive ratings outlook after coping with record cat activity
A.M. Best has revised Lloyd’s outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (excellent) and issuer credit ratings of ‘A+’.
International: Lost in the long grass
Will the final form of Solvency II – designed to harmonise capital adequacy across the continent – look anything like it was initially intended? And when, if ever, will it emerge?
AM Best withdraws ratings of Allianz France and subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit rating of "AA-" of Allianz IARD and Allianz Vie, the main subsidiaries of Allianz France SA, and the ICR of "A-" for Allianz France SA.
Periodical Payment Orders: Unhappy New Year
Periodical payment orders gave motor insurers a headache in the renewals season as reinsurers struggled to come to terms with them.
Solvency II is biggest challenge for captives says AM Best
European captives have weathered the global economic downturn well, but the implementation of Solvency II remains among the biggest challenges for the sector, according to a report from AM Best.
Am Best affirms Swiss Re rating
Swiss Re's A+ financial strength rating and issuer credit ratings of ‘aa‘ have been affirmed by AM Best.
AM Best offers positive outlook on Markel International
Rating services firm AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A' and issuer credit ratings of "A+" of Markel International and Lloyd's Syndicate 3000.
AM Best removes Aviva subsidiaries from under review
AM Best has reaffirmed the 'A' financial strength rating and 'A+' issuer credit rating of the insurance subsidiaries of British insurer Aviva.
Indonesia or bust?
Indonesia offers considerable opportunities for foreign insurers, but the market is not without challenges.
Capital remains strong for Europe's primary insurers, says AM Best
The Eurozone crisis continues to be among the most significant challenges facing insurers, although capital is strong for the European primary insurance market, according to a new report from ratings agency AM Best.
UK non-life market needs rates focus, says AM Best
Weak economic activity, stubbornly soft rates and European financial perils are generating serious concerns about the UK non-life market, AM Best has said.
UK GI market under pressure to focus on pricing
Market conditions for UK non-life insurers remain challenging as the difficult economic environment curbs demand for cover and insurers can no longer rely on reserve releases to improve profitability.
Lemma Insurance Company downgraded
Lemma Insurance Company of the Ukraine has had its issuer credit rating downgraded to 'bb' from 'bb+' and its financial strength rating of B (Fair) affirmed. The outlook for both ratings has been revised from stable to negative.
German non-life insurers' focus on rates improves profitability
The German non-life insurance market has proved to be resilient, seeing growth in 2011 and a robust 2012.
Interest rates threaten German insurers' financial strength
Low investment yields owing to persistent low interest rates are putting the financial strength of German insurers in jeopardy, Standard & Poor's said today.
Chinese market must target sustainable growth
After a period of rapid expansion, the Chinese insurance market must adjust for sustainable and healthy growth, according to a report by AM Best.
AM Best delivers verdict on 'under pressure' Spanish non-life sector
Spanish insurers could face deteriorating technical results as they compete on price, despite the sector chalking up a profitable 2011.
Results deteriorating for Spanish insurers as crisis continues
The Spanish non-life insurance sector remained profitable in 2011, but growth remains challenging amid one of the bleakest economic environments since the 1930s, according to AM Best.