AM Best
AM Best is an American credit rating agency headquartered in Oldwick, New Jersey, that focuses on the insurance industry. It asseses the creditworthiness of and/or reports on over 16,000 insurance companies worldwide.
See below for the Latest AM Best News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms
MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms
AM Best expects the group’s balance sheet strength to stay at the strongest level.
4 days ago
Agency warns 7.8 quake to shake Philippine insurers in late 2026
The agency said losses may pass through local firms and global reinsurers.
4 days ago
Korea P&I faces volatility risk from large claims over near term
AM Best said the club’s small capital base leaves earnings exposed.
6 days ago
FuSure targets double-digit premium growth to 2028
AM Best said the reinsurer showed a strong balance sheet after 2 capital injections.
Insurers forced to rethink cover amidst Ebola, Andes hantavirus outbreak
AM Best says firms are prepared for direct costs but portfolios need fresh stress tests.
AM Best says Sun Life's risk controls support stability
Diversified income streams continue to underpin long-term commitments.
Australia premiums soften amidst reinsurance relief
Fewer large catastrophe losses helped improve terms for insurers.
VINARE faces risk despite 10.8% ROE
The reinsurer recorded a five year average return on equity between 2021 and 2025.
Shinkong Insurance holds gains as underwriting discipline bites
Motor insurance made up about half of premiums written.
Japan insurers’ gains erode amidst rising costs
Firms are shifting product mix toward dementia and care coverage for older clients.
Reinsurance capital jumps 10% as new entrants crowd market: Guy Carpenter
Growth is driven by asset managers increasing exposure to life risk transfer strategies.
How can regulatory tweaks unlock capital for Hong Kong insurers?
Most plan to boost their risk exposure using tech over the next two years.
CTIM stays resilient amidst reinsurance reliance risk: AM Best
It maintains a 34% share in Macau non-life backed by diversified distribution channels.
Protection and indemnity clubs hike rates for 20 Feb renewal: AM Best
Mutual marine insurers target pricing adequacy to offset 2024/25 underwriting deficit.
Catastrophe losses strain reinsurers as 6-year $100b streak persists
Contract structures kept higher attachment points though some exclusions tightened.
Hong Leong Insurance seen to expand commercial lines
Capital is expected to continue to be supported by underwriting profits and investment income.
Malaysian Re may face pressure as AM Best warns of softening market
Earnings were described as robust in the first half of fiscal 2026.