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.

Japan's major non-life insurers set to weather earthquake losses, strong capital buffers to cushion impact

AM Best said the major non-life insurers carry diversified portfolios and strong capital positions.

Japan's major non-life insurers set to weather earthquake losses, strong capital buffers to cushion impact

AM Best said the major non-life insurers carry diversified portfolios and strong capital positions.

Reinsurance capital rebounds, 2024 could register a tepid $561b

AM Best's projected 12.2% growth in traditional reinsurance capital for 2023 may be sufficient, given potential variations based on capital deployment decisions.

Korean Re to see growth potential in S.K.’s coinsurance business: AM Best

AM Best foresees a notable reduction in KRE's underwriting risk in 2023 due to the planned portfolio restructuring, which aims to offload unprofitable business, especially in the domestic personal line. 

Investment income to steer China Taiping Insurance’s bottom line: AM Best

CTPI is expected to maintain a prudent investment strategy and stringent risk management in the future.

AM Best forecasts stable medium-term growth for Meritz Insurance

The assessment mirrors Meritz's robust balance sheet strength,

India’s non-life segment finds footing: AM Best

It may still face challenges in underwriting, pricing, and high reinsurance costs.

Vietnam nonlife to stay afloat amidst regulatory changes: AM Best

The non-life market experienced a 1.3% YoY growth in gross written premiums for H123.

Global reinsurers must have a watchful eye: AM Best

Reinsurers must navigate a high inflationary environment.

China’s non-life outlook solid, thanks to motor segment: AM Best

China’s electric vehicle insurance has gained traction, driving motor insurance demand.

New Zealand’s non-life market ‘stable’, good premium growth is anticipated: AM Best

Volatile weather conditions, tightening reinsurance capacity, and reinsurance rate increases may increase volatility.

Higher domestic rates could raise investment income of Japanese life insurers: AM Best

Japanese life insurers may face a higher debt burden when they need to refinance their existing debt. 

Taiwan’s non-life operating performance ‘likely’ to stay afloat in 2023: AM  Best

Recovery in the capital markets and reserve releases will support the industry’s performance.

Indonesia’s non-life insurance outlook grim: AM Best

Growth is still expected due to Indonesia's economic expansion.

Blue Cross APAC earnings remain ‘marginal’ thanks to integration

The company continues to benefit from both explicit and implicit support from AIA. 

Hotai Insurance to maintain strong capital stance until year-end

The prediction is due to the company’s improved balance sheet, attributable to its mitigation plan.

Super Typhoon Soala to dampen reinsurance renewals in Hong Kong

Effective risk management is expected to minimise insurance losses.