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.
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ICICI Lombard General’s capitalisation steady in the medium term
ICICI Lombard General’s capitalisation steady in the medium term
The company is expected to enhance its underwriting risk selection.
Thailand’s non-life insurance rebound in 2023 driven by higher premiums
The market recorded an underwriting gain of THB13.0b in 2023
Rising litigation costs pressure casualty reinsurers on reserves
Social inflation remains a key driver of casualty loss trends, an analyst said.
P&I clubs face offset of gains by rising pool claims
AM Best also expects further rate adjustments in upcoming renewals.
Dai-ichi Life maintains stable outlook: AM Best
The parent company saw its total reported capital rise by 46% YoY.
Well Link Life Insurance's investment yield aims for double digits
AM Best expects the company’s medium-term balance sheet to remain strong.
AM Best cautions on reserve strengthening in 2025
Casualty renewals raised concerns over profitability.
PT Asuransi's capital strength to stay strong into medium-term
AM Best views TUGU’s investment portfolio to be of moderate risk.
Nippon Life maintains stability with strong capitalisation
Nissay’s capital position is supported by a 52% increase in absolute capital to $68b.
Fubon Insurance poised for 2024 turnaround
But the company’s capital position is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Partners Life’s capitalisation to remain at ‘strongest level’ in medium term
Its in-force portfolio and consistent investment returns have been favourable.
Malaysian Re’s expansion into non-traditional segments to drive growth
The company’s operating performance was seen as “adequate”.
India’s general sector premiums seen to rise in the medium term
The sector has also benefitted from favourable investment conditions.
South China Insurance maintained stability, robust capital in 2024
Its adjusted capital and surplus rose by 23% to $277m.
Min Xin Insurance seen to maintain strong capitalisation
It’s balance sheet strength is supported by its risk-adjusted capitalisation.
Japan P&I shows stable investment income: AM Best
Despite potential for volatility from large claims, the insurer maintains flexibility.
Nissay set for growth with $8.2b acquisition: AM Best
Nissay plans to integrate MLC with Resolution Life Australia after the deal.
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