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.
Partners Life’s capitalisation to remain at ‘strongest level’ in medium term
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.
Malaysia’s non-life insurance sector sees stable outlook
AM Best also expects insurers to maintain robust underwriting profits.
New India Assurance works to tighten underwriting, risk controls
However, its balance sheet remains exposed to potential volatility.
Tune Protect Re stabilises post-COVID with strong returns: AM Best
Its balance sheet is expected to remain solid in the medium term.
QHR Life Reinsurance drives strong underwriting: AM Best
The company’s capital and surplus increased by 4.3% to $500m in 2023.
QBE Capital Global's outlook stable: AM Best
The ratings reflect the strategic importance of both entities within the QBE group.
PICL to sustain a strong capital level amidst growth: AM Best
However, long-duration policies in PICL's portfolio pose reserving risks.
Japan’s insurance sector sees stability amidst premium boom
Premium income has increased over the past two years.
AM Best affirms Meritz's outlook as stable
Its balance sheet strength is bolstered by its solid financial flexibility.
Petrolimex Insurance profits from low-loss property and marine lines
PJICO follows a conservative investment strategy, with most investments held in deposits.
CTBC Insurance maintains strong capital adequacy
Its pandemic-hit capital position has now returned to pre-COVID levels.