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U.S. P/C Industry Nine Month Results Continue Rebound Toward Big Profits: A.M. Best
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry's net underwriting income has so far swung from a massive loss in 2017 to substantial profit, according to a new A.M. Best report. Carriers booked $3.5 ...
Maiden Holdings’ A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating Dips Below ‘A’
Maiden Holdings is dealing with some A.M. Best ratings downgrades due to concerns about its operating performance. The ratings agency downgraded the long-term issuer credit rating to "bb" from "bb-" ...
An Upgrade for ICW Group: A.M. Best Issues an “A” Financial Strength Rating
ICW Group Insurance Companies now has an "A" financial strength rating from A.M. Best, an upgrade that stems from a stronger balance sheet and healthy performance. ICW Group encompasses property, ...
Hurricane Michael: At Least 57,000 Coastal Florida Homes at Risk
About 57,000 Florida homes were at risk from a coastal storm surge as Hurricane Michael approached the United States on Tuesday, and a number of insurers face potential liabilities from the storm. ...
Cautious Carriers Often Pursue Innovation Warily: A.M. Best
Insurers are reluctant pursuers of innovation, cautious about disruption that new technology and systems can cause, even as they see the need for such changes. A new A.M. Best survey found that most ...
InsurTechs, Mutual Insurers Gain Plenty by Joining Forces: A.M. Best
Technology-oriented insurance startups and established small mutual property/casualty insurers may find they are better off partnering than competing. Mutual P/C insurance companies continue to face ...
In a Soft Market, Munich Re Regains Top Reinsurer Spot: A.M. Best 2017 Ranking
Munich Re is once again the world's largest reinsurer after losing the top spot in 2017 to rival Swiss Re, according to A.M. Best's new market segment report. A.M. Best made its assessment based on ...
PURE Wins A.M. Best Ratings Upgrade
The PURE Group of Insurance Companies won an A.M. Best ratings upgrade, thanks to its strong overall performance. Specifically, A.M. Best upgraded the financial strength rating to "A (Excellent)" ...