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.
China Re's profitability consistent over five years: AM Best
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.
Global Reinsurers’ ROE surpasses cost of equity in 2023
ROE of reinsurers reached 22% last year.
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.
Sompo’s risk-adjusted capitalisation reaches peak levels
Despite exposure to equity risk, Sompo has sufficient capital to absorb loss.
APAC insurance stability bolstered by strong risk management
87% of the APAC rating units had stable outlooks at the end of 2023.
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