A.M. Best Updates Debt Rating MethodologyA.M. Best, the oldest insurance ratings agency in the country, is trying something new with its revised debt rating methodology.Released ...
Regional Mutuals Can Get UpgradedLess than stellar evaluations by rating agencies of some major carriers may leave some with the perception that carriers are in ...
Slow Turnaround For Europeans International Editor A ratings analyst in London equated the situation in the European insurance and reinsurance sector to supertankers that are ...
Hartford Ups Reserve, Exits Re The Hartford Financial Services Group said last week it will exit its volatile property-casualty reinsurance business. The company is also ...
Insurers Have Opportunity To Define Terms Of Loss History Database Debate Hard markets create political backlash.Certain legislators will always seek a "villain" when insurance premiums ...
Ratings Intact Despite Arbitration: LloydsBy Lisa S. HowardInternational EditorChicago The ongoing arbitration between Lloyds and the six companies insuring the Lloyds Central Fund is not ...
Another American Family Downgrade :FitchNU Online News Service, Dec. 10, 3:26 p.m. EST?Fitch Ratings, citing its concerns for American Family Insurance Group's falling capitalization, downgraded ...
Fitch Sees Stealthy Soft Market Arrival In 2004By Michael HaNU Online News Service, Dec. 18, 12:59 p.m. EST? A softening of insurance rates next year ...