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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of East Caribbean Reinsurance Company Limited
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of East Caribbean Reinsurance Company Limited (ECRC) (Anguilla). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is positive.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Seguros El Potosí, S.A.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) and the Mexico National Scale Rating of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Seguros El Potosí, S.A. (El Potosí) (San Luis Potosi, Mexico). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of TDC Insurance Company Limited
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of TDC Insurance Company Limited (TDCIC) (St. Kitts and Nevis). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2025
AM Best to Sponsor, Exhibit and Present at the Society of Insurance Research 2025 Annual Conference
AM Best will be a gold sponsor at the Society of Insurance Research (SIR) 2025 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, May 4-6, 2025.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2025
Best's Special Report: Challenging Market Conditions Yield Opportunities for Surplus Lines’ Insurers
Premiums generated by non-admitted insurers that comprise the U.S. surplus lines market continue to increase, underscoring the potential growth opportunities being generated from market pressures in the property/casualty segment, according to a new report released by AM Best.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2025
AM Best to Participate at Casualty Actuarial Society’s Spring Meeting
AM Best will participate in a panel discussion at the Casualty Actuarial Society’s (CAS) Spring Meeting, which will take place May 4-7, 2025, in Toronto.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 21, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Fortegra Group, Inc.’s Insurance Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a-” (Excellent) of the operating subsidiaries of The Fortegra Group, Inc. (Fortegra) (headquartered in Jacksonville, FL). Fortegra is a wholly owned subsidiary of its publicly traded parent company, Tiptree Inc. [NASDAQ: TIPT]. The property/casualty (P/C) operating subsidiaries of Fortegra include Lyndon Southern Insurance Company (Wilmington, DE); Insurance Company of the South (Athens, GA); Response Indemnity Company of California (Redondo Beach, CA); Blue Ridge Indemnity Company (Wilmington, DE); Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company (Scottsdale, AZ); and Fortegra Europe Insurance Company SE (Malta). These companies are collectively referred to as Fortegra P&C Group (the P/C group). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2025
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of PrimeOne Insurance Company
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B- (Fair) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bb-” (Fair) from “bbb-” (Good) of PrimeOne Insurance Company (Dallas, TX) (PrimeOne), a wholly own subsidiary of PrimeOne Insurance Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to negative from stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of North End Re Ltd.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of North End Re Ltd. (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings were released publicly with an effective date of April 16, 2025.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2025
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Knight Insurance Company Ltd. and Its Affiliates
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Knight Insurance Company Ltd. (Cayman Islands), KnightBrook Insurance Company, Knight Specialty Insurance Company (both of Wilmington, DE) and Guilderland Reinsurance Company (New York, NY). These companies collectively are referred to as Knight.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2025
Best's Special Report: Implications of Business Profiles on Operating Performance
While an insurer’s business profile has a foundational role in its earnings stability and surplus growth, concentration by line of business and geography can be key detriments to a respective company’s profitability, according to a new report released by AM Best.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2025
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company (Loudoun) (Waterford, VA).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2025
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Stillwater Insurance Company and Subsidiary
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Stillwater Insurance Company (SIC) (Santa Barbara, CA) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Stillwater Property and Casualty Insurance Company (SPAC) (Jericho, NY). These companies are collectively known as Stillwater Insurance Group (Stillwater). The outlook of the FSR has been revised to stable from negative and the outlook of the Long-Term ICR is negative.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Rating of Mozart Insurance, Ltd.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Mozart Insurance, Ltd. (Mozart) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2025
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for Members of Auto Club Florida Group; Affirms Credit Ratings of Auto Club Group’s Members
AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a-” (Excellent) of Auto Club Insurance Company of Florida (ACICF) and Auto Club South Insurance Company (ACSIC). Together these companies form Auto Club Florida Group (Auto Club Florida) and are domiciled in Tampa, FL.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2025
AM Best to Present at NAMIC’s Farm Mutual Forum
AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Andrea Keenan will give a presentation on key performance indicators and benchmarking during the National Association of Mutual Insurance Company’s (NAMIC) Farm Mutual Event being held from May 20-22, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2025
Best's Market Segment Report: Riskier Exposures for Central and West Asian Insurers as They Turn to Reinsurance to Drive Overseas Growth
A reduction in the provision of globally sourced reinsurance capacity to markets in Central and West Asia has prompted some domestic insurers to step up to try to fill the gap, according to a new report released by AM Best.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2025
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Echelon Insurance
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) of Echelon Insurance (Echelon) (Mississauga, Ontario). The outlook of these Credit ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2025
AM Best to Lead Sessions at The Annual InsurTech Hartford Symposium
AM Best will participate in one panel and one roundtable discussion at the annual InsurTech Hartford Symposium, which is scheduled for April 29-30, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2025
AM Best to Speak, Sponsor and Exhibit at Dubai World Insurance Congress 2025
AM Best will join a panel discussion, as well as sponsor and exhibit, at the annual Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC), which will take place 28-30 April 2025, in Dubai.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2025
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Óptima Seguros
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) of Óptima Seguros (Óptima) (San Juan, PR). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2025
AM Best Italian Market Briefing in Milan to Examine Trend Issues Impacting Insurers, Reinsurers
AM Best will deliver its latest perspectives, examining trends in the global (re)insurance industry, together with an outline of Italy’s insurance market segment outlook, in a market briefing scheduled for 18 June 2025, in Milan, Italy. The briefing and networking forum will also touch on how cyber risks are addressed in the credit rating process.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2025
Best’s Special Report: Challenges From Tariff Uncertainty Likely Credit Negative for Insurers
The recent stock and bond market volatility stemming from U.S. tariff changes that wreaked financial havoc globally could pressure insurers’ balance sheets going forward, causing unrealized losses in equity portfolios and diminished capital bases, according to a new AM Best report.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2025
AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Guarantee Company of North America USA Under Review With Negative Implications
AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Guarantee Company of North America USA (GCNA US) (Southfield, MI). GCNA US is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, part of Intact Financial Corporation’s (IFC) specialty insurance operations in the United States.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 14, 2025
AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Family Life Insurance Company Under Review With Developing Implications
AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Family Life Insurance Company (Family Life) (Houston, Texas).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 14, 2025
AM Best to Host Briefing on State of Medical Professional Liability Insurance Market
AM Best will host an analytical briefing on the state of the U.S. medical professional liability (MPL) insurance sector on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. (EDT).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 14, 2025
Best's Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on U.K. Non-Life Insurance Segment
AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on the United Kingdom’s non-life insurance segment.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 14, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Subsidiaries of Old Republic International Corporation; Upgrades Credit Ratings of Old Republic Life Insurance Company
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa-” (Superior) of the members of Old Republic Insurance Companies (Old Republic). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (Superior) of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Tampa, FL) and American Guaranty Title Insurance Company (Oklahoma City, OK) (collectively referred to as Old Republic Title Insurance Group [ORTIG]). At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada (Old Republic Canada) (Hamilton, Ontario). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2025
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Eden Insurance Company; Removes Under Review Status for Credit Ratings of Remaining Members of IMT Insurance Companies
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) to Eden Insurance Company (Eden). Concurrently, AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a-” (Excellent) of IMT Insurance Company and Wadena Insurance Company. The outlook assigned to all these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative. The above-mentioned companies are collectively known as IMT Insurance Companies (IMT) and are domiciled in West Des Moines, IA.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2025
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for AXA Mansard Insurance Plc
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of AXA Mansard Insurance Plc (AXA Mansard) (Nigeria).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2025
Best's Review Examines Emerging Commercial Risks in 2025
In the April issue, Best’s Review reports on why political change, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber are among the top risks insurers will encounter this year. The article “Insurers, Buyers Face New Challenges With Emerging Commercial Risks in 2025,” looks at what insurers are saying about the potential impact of a trade war, AI’s fallibility, third-party litigation and more. Read the article here.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Acerta Compañia de Seguros, S.A.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Acerta Compañia de Seguros, S.A. (Acerta) (Panama City, Panama). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 10, 2025
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Stable for Life Insurance Company of Alabama
AM Best has revised the outlook to stable from positive for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Life Insurance Company of Alabama (LICOA) (Gadsden, AL). The outlook of the FSR is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 10, 2025
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Stable for Members of Florida Farm Bureau Group
AM Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and its fully reinsured subsidiary, Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Company, collectively referred to as Florida Farm Bureau Group. The outlook of the FSR is stable. Both companies are domiciled in Gainesville, FL.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 10, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Sagicor Life Inc. and Sagicor General Insurance Inc. (both domiciled in St. Michael, Barbados), Sagicor Life Insurance Company (Austin, TX) and ivari (Toronto, Canada). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “bbb” (Good) of the original $400 million, with an additional $150 million added to the 5.3% senior unsecured notes, due 2028, of the ultimate parent, Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. (Bermuda). The outlook of this rating is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 9, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of National Indemnity Company and Its Affiliates
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aaa” (Exceptional) of National Indemnity Company (Omaha, NE) and its affiliates (collectively referred to as National Indemnity). These companies are subsidiaries of the ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) [NYSE: BRK A and BRK B]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 9, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Cigna Group and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a+” (Excellent) of the key U.S. life/health subsidiaries and Europe-based insurance companies of The Cigna Group (Cigna) (headquartered in Bloomfield, CT) [NYSE: CI]. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Cigna. AM Best also has affirmed the Short-Term Issue Credit Rating (Short-Term IR) of Cigna. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.) The majority of Cigna’s core U.S. health insurance entities are collectively referred to as Cigna Life & Health Group.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 8, 2025
AM Best Revises Long-Term Issuer Outlooks to Stable for First Acceptance Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term ICRs of “b+” (Marginal) of the subsidiaries of First Acceptance Corporation (Delaware) [OTCQX: FACO], collectively referred to as First Acceptance Group (First Acceptance). The outlook for the FSR is stable. Concurrently, AM Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “ccc-” (Weak) of First Acceptance Corporation. (See below for a detailed list of subsidiaries.)
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 8, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Tokio Marine GRV Re, Inc.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Tokio Marine GRV Re, Inc. (TMGRV Re) (Oklahoma City, OK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 8, 2025
AM Best to Deliver Multiple Presentations and Exhibit at RIMS’ 2025 RISKWORLD Conference
AM Best will speak and participate at RISKWORLD—the RIMS 2025 Annual Conference and Exhibition—with sessions that will focus on alternative risk transfer, corporate sustainability/ESG, artificial intelligence and cyber risk. The risk management event takes place May 4–7, 2025, at the McCormick Place Convention Center, in Chicago, IL.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 8, 2025
Best's Market Segment Report: AM Best Revises Outlook on London Market Insurance Segment to Stable
AM Best is revising its market segment outlook on the London Market insurance segment to stable from positive.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 8, 2025
Best’s Commentary: Japan Insurers See Growth Through Reinsurance, Acquisitions
As Japan’s insurance market has shown limited growth potential due to a shrinking and aging population, domestic companies have increasingly looked to expand overseas, as discussed in a new AM Best commentary.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 6, 2025
Best's Review Explores Critical Commercial Risks
The April issue of Best’s Review reports on emerging and evolving trends in commercial risks:
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 4, 2025
AM Best Assigns Performance Assessment to Kay International AMEA Limited
AM Best has assigned a Performance Assessment of PA-3 (Strong) to Kay International AMEA Limited (Kay International AMEA) (United Arab Emirates). The outlook assigned to the Performance Assessment (assessment) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 4, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of ASSA Compañía de Seguros S.A.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of ASSA Compañía de Seguros S.A. (ASSA) (Panama City, Panama). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Lion Reinsurance Company Limited
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Lion Reinsurance Company Limited (Lion Re) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Reaseguradora América SPC Ltd.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Reaseguradora América SPC Ltd. (RAM Re) (Cayman Islands). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company and TruSpire Retirement Insurance Company
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company (MofA) (New York, NY). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative. Concurrently, AM Best has downgraded the FSR to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of TruSpire Retirement Insurance Company (TruSpire) (Irving, TX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. The outlook of these ratings is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Revises Under Review Status to Negative for Credit Ratings of NASW Insurance Company
AM Best has revised the implications of the under review status to negative from developing for the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of NASW Insurance Company (NASWIC) (Washington, D.C.).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Removes From Under Review With Developing Implications and Affirms Credit Ratings of Preferra Insurance Company Risk Retention Group
AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Preferra Insurance Company Risk Retention Group (Preferra RRG) (Washington, D.C.). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Progressive Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of the members of The Progressive Corporation (Progressive) (Mayfield Village, OH) [NYSE: PGR]. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Progressive, the parent holding company, and all of the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of Progressive’s senior unsecured issuances. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a+” (Excellent) of Protective Insurance Company (Carmel, IN) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, collectively known as Protective Insurance Corporation Group (Protective). AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of National Continental Insurance Company (National Continental) (Bohemia, NY). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Sun Life Financial Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Sun Life) (Ontario, Canada) and Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, MI). These companies are the core insurance subsidiaries of Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) (Ontario, Canada) [NYSE: SLF] (collectively referred to as Sun Life Group). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of SLF. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the Long-Term IRs.)
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
Best’s Special Report: U.S. Life/Annuity Insurers Increased Bond Purchases in 2024; Mortgages and Alternative Assets Investment Growth Muted
U.S. life/annuity (L/A) insurers allocated a higher share of new investment purchases toward bonds over mortgages and alternative assets through the first three quarters of 2024, when compared with the prior two years, according to a new AM Best report.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (CMBWLI) (Hong Kong). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
Best's Market Segment Report: Algeria’s Insurance Market Primed for Growth and Expansion
Demographic, economic and regulatory developments in Algeria appear to bode well for the country’s insurance market, which looks primed for growth, expansion, foreign investment and profitability, according to a new report from AM Best.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Compagnie Commune de Réassurance des Etats Membres de la CIMA
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Compagnie Commune de Réassurance des Etats Membres de la CIMA (CICA-RE) (Togo). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2025
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb” (Good) from “bbb-” (Good) of FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (the Syndicate or FOEIS) (Bahrain). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2025
AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Intact Financial Corporation’s Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes
AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to the recently issued CAD 300 million, 4.645% senior unsecured medium-term notes, due 2060, issued by Intact Financial Corporation (IFC) (Toronto, Ontario, Canada). The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (rating) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2025
Best’s Special Report: U.S. Life/Annuity Industry Sees 13% Net Income Decline in 2024
The U.S. life/annuity (L/A) industry posted a 13% decline in net income to $33.3 billion in 2024, driven partly by a rise in expenses of nearly 15%, according to AM Best. These preliminary results are detailed in a new Best’s Special Report, titled, “First Look: 2024 Life/Annuity Financial Results,” and the data is derived from companies’ annual statutory statements received as of March 17, 2025, representing an estimated 99% of the total L/A industry’s premiums and annuity considerations.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual Life) (Horsham, PA) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Penn Insurance and Annuity Company (Wilmington, DE) and The Penn Insurance and Annuity Company of New York (Brewster, NY). These companies collectively are referred to as Penn Mutual Group (Penn Mutual). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of “a” (Excellent) on the $200 million, 6.65% surplus notes, due 2034, and the Long-Term IR of “a” (Excellent) on the $200 million, 7.625% surplus notes, due 2040, issued by Penn Mutual Life. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 1, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Halyk Insurance Company JSC
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of the Joint-Stock Company Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan Halyk Insurance Company (Halyk Insurance) (Kazakhstan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 1, 2025
AM Best Comments on the Credit Ratings of Talcott Financial Group Ltd.’s Subsidiaries Following Announced Reinsurance Transaction With Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd.
AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company, Talcott Life Re, Ltd. (Bermuda) and Talcott Resolution Life and Annuity Insurance Company, collectively referred to as Talcott Financial Group (TFG), remain unchanged with stable outlooks following an announced reinsurance arrangement under which it will reinsure a $3.6 billion block of in-force payout annuities from Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. (Japan Post), of which Japan Post will continue to service and administer the policies.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 1, 2025
AM Best Removes From Under Review With Negative Implications and Affirms Credit Ratings of Westminster American Insurance Company
AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Westminster American Insurance Company (Westminster) (Owings Mills, MD). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 1, 2025
AM Best Comments on Humana Inc.’s Re-Opened Senior Unsecured Notes
AM Best has commented that the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) on the $1.25 billion 5.375% senior unsecured notes, due 2031, originally issued on March 13, 2024, by Humana Inc. (Humana) (headquartered in Louisville, KY) [NYSE: HUM] remains unchanged despite the additional notes being added as part of the same series. Humana has announced that it has issued an additional $250 million of senior unsecured notes under that offering, bringing the total to $1.5 billion. The outlook of the Credit Rating (rating) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 31, 2025
AM Best to Exhibit at The BIBA Conference 2025
AM Best will exhibit at the 47th annual British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) conference, which will take place 14-15 May 2025, in Manchester, United Kingdom.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 31, 2025
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Lone Peak Insurance Company
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Lone Peak Insurance Company (Lone Peak) (South Jordan, UT).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Allianz México, S.A., Compañía de Seguros
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa” (Superior), and the Mexico National Scale Rating of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Allianz México, S.A., Compañía de Seguros (Allianz Mexico) (Mexico City, Mexico). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Allianz SE and Its Rated Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of Allianz SE (Allianz) (Germany) and its rated subsidiaries. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of the outstanding rated debt instruments issued by Allianz Finance II B.V. and guaranteed by Allianz. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and Long-Term IRs.)
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brasil S.A.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa” (Superior), of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brasil S.A. (AGCS Re Brazil) (São Paulo, Brazil). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of OneMain Holdings, Inc.’s Insurance Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “bbb” (Good) of American Health and Life Insurance Company (AHLIC) and Triton Insurance Company (Triton) (both domiciled in Fort Worth, TX). Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of OneMain Holdings, Inc. (OneMain) [NYSE: OMF] (headquartered in Evansville, IN). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Nan Shan General Insurance Co., Ltd.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Nan Shan General Insurance Co., Ltd. (Nan Shan General) (Taiwan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2025
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In the past 30 days, Best’s Review readers have been most interested in the following insurance news coverage:
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2025
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive; Affirms Credit Ratings of Black Gold Re Limited
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Black Gold Re Limited (BGRe) (Bermuda).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 27, 2025
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Revol One Insurance Company
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Revol One Insurance Company (Revol One Financial) (Spring Lake, MI). The outlook of the FSR is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 27, 2025
AM Best Removes From Under Review With Negative Implications and Affirms Credit Ratings of The Pie Insurance Company and Pie Casualty Insurance Company
AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Pie Insurance Company (Columbus, OH) and its pooled affiliate, Pie Casualty Insurance Company (Chicago, IL), collectively referred to as Pie Insurance Group (Pie). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · March 27, 2025