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.

CTBC Insurance maintains strong capital adequacy

Its pandemic-hit capital position has now returned to pre-COVID levels.
7 hours ago

CTBC Insurance maintains strong capital adequacy

Its pandemic-hit capital position has now returned to pre-COVID levels.
7 hours ago

NongHyup P&C Insurance benefits from NACF’s support

Its capital and surplus saw significant growth in 2023 due to IFRS 17 adoption.
6 days ago

Delegated underwriting authority enterprises benefit from excess and surplus

Investments in technology and talent have further fueled the segment’s expansion.
6 days ago

China Re's profitability consistent over five years: AM Best

Under IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, consolidated capital and surplus rose by 4.8% to $14.4b.

Global reinsurance poised for growth amidst high interest rates

Higher attachment points in property reinsurance have limited loss frequency.

Labuan Reinsurance solvency remains robust

The company’s underwriting performance has shown consistent gains in 2023.

South Korean insurers brace for profit squeeze amidst rate cuts

Direct premiums from long-term products contributed to a 3.7% increase in 2023.

Reinsurance costs challenge New Zealand insurance earnings

2024 experienced fewer significant weather events, alleviating claims expenses.

BOCG Insurance's liquidity sufficient for liabilities: AM Best

The company’s 2023 capital and surplus was driven by underwriting and investment income.

China Taiping Insurance sees robust capitalisation with TPG financial support

It is anticipated that CTPIS will build its life insurance segment over the medium term.

Construction Guarantee faces profit pressure amidst prolonged construction downturn

A notable rise in guarantee claims payments and reserves is expected to keep claims levels elevated.

Quest Insurance to maintain strong capitalisation

However, future loss ratios are expected to rise.

Beneficial Insurance boasts 36.1% return on equity

Beneficial’s risk-adjusted capitalisation was strongest level as of 31 March.

GIC Re maintains strong capitalisation in FY 2024

In FY 2024, the company reported a consolidated ROE of 9.5%.

Samsung Fire & Marine holds robust balance sheet, leads in auto insurance

SFM maintains the highest regulatory solvency ratio amongst non-life insurers in South Korea

Indonesia's insurers battle rising non-performing loans

Its first quarter performance showed promise.

UniMed’s capitalisation hits strongest level in 2023

Thanks to low underwriting leverage and moderate investment risk.