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.