All AM Best articles – Page 2
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NewsHard market dampens ILS investor appetite - AM Best
Sentiment among some ILS managers is that the supply of capital will remain tepid for some time
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NewsSVB collapse was near miss for D&O writers - AM Best
The banking failure emphasises the importance of a robust risk management structure, especially for annuity writers
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NewsAM Best follows other rating agencies in SCOR downgrade
The French-based global reinsurer has had its FSR downgraded to A (Excellent) from A+ (Superior)
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NewsGCC markets retain stable outlook amid challenging headwinds
The rising cost of reinsurance, competitive pressures and growing impact of nat cat losses remain a challenge – AM Best
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NewsAM Best puts CCR RE ratings under review
Under the proposed transaction, CCR will sell approximately 70% of its interest in CCR RE
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NewsBrookfield to buy Argo in $1.1 billion transaction
Transaction represents ’best path forward’ for Argo stakeholders, says Bradley, as Brookfield cites ‘milestone’ in firm’s expansion
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NewsHesitant capital remains sidelined despite rating improvements - AM best
High levels of nat cat losses, coupled with rising inflation and geopolitical concerns, is denting appetite for property cat
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NewsCalifornia floods highlight need for “robust private market” - AM Best
Many homes covered by the NFIP would benefit from an excess policy above the NFIP coverage limit
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NewsAM Best: European insurers enjoy post COVID profits
Earnings improved overall, and a number of players saw materially higher profits in the absence of pandemic-related losses
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NewsChina insurance outlook revised on easing of lockdown rules
AM Best has revised its market segment outlook on the China non-life insurance industry to stable from negative
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NewsAM Best retains stable outlook on global reinsurance sector
Chief among the negative drivers is heightened natural catastrophe activity that continues to test investors’ risk tolerance levels
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NewsHurricane Ian will 'test' Florida reinsurance program - AM Best
Ian could add to the capital pressure faced by ’thinly capitalised’ insurers and see reinsurance rates harden further
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NewsExtent of Fiona-related losses depends on grid restoration
Hurricane losses in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic will be influenced by duration of BI due to power losses - AM Best
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NewsLosses paid to Florida carriers quadruple in just three years
Losses paid by US-domiciled reinsurers topped $1 billion in 2021, prompting market correction - AM Best
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NewsProperty cat retrenchment is improving market ‘stability’
Most large European players remain committed to cat business, but are moving away from lower layers of protection - AM Best
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NewsUS insurers have minimal investment in ILS and cat bonds - AM Best
Just five companies accounting for 70% of industry investments, despite significant growth of alternative market
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NewsLloyd’s improves ‘underlying performance’ – AM Best
Despite under par performance over the last five years, Lloyd’s turned a corner in 2021, according to senior director
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NewsCyber newcos are seeding the pipeline, reveals AM Best
There is significant opportunity to innovate as the risk landscape evolves, but reinsurers are taking a more conservative approach to risk
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NewsAM Best puts US personal lines sector on negative
Rising reinsurance rates, shrinking capacity, inflation and secondary perils are putting primary carriers under pressure
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NewsGR Main Edition 2022: Disrupting the Oligopoly
As market practitioners prepare to meet once again in Monte Carlo, the current headwinds are undoubtedly challenging… but they are not insurmountable.
