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.

Vietnam's new law to stifle insurance sales growth – AM Best

The law is expected to allow policyholders to choose products they need at competitive prices.

Vietnam's new law to stifle insurance sales growth – AM Best

The law is expected to allow policyholders to choose products they need at competitive prices.

KBFG China sees continuous growth in capital and surplus

AM Best said its relatively small capital base and underwriting portfolio expose it to volatility in the event of large losses.

Prospects brighten for Fidelity Life Assurance's operating performance

The company's financial flexibility is bolstered by its two largest shareholders, said AM Best.

Asuransi Astra's profitability stays strong, backed by parent group's business: AM Best

Its investment portfolio is moderately risky, mainly comprising domestically rated bond funds.

Operating performance strong for ICICI Lombard: AM Best

Its underwriting results are offset by its reliance on investment income.

FMG Insurance leads rural insurance in New Zealand: AM Best

Geographical diversification across New Zealand helps spread insured risks.

Energas Insurance shows strong performance with 5-year combined ratio

The company's investment portfolio is considered conservative by AM Best.

IFRS 17, K-ICS weakens average solvency ratio

The adoption of K-ICS drove operational strategies of Korean insurers to focus on expanding sales of protection-type products with high profitability. 

PT Asuransi Tugu Pratama sustains strong operating performance: AM Best

The Indonesian insurer is expected to have volatile underwriting in the short to medium term.

Malaysian Re's conservative investments bolster balance sheet

AM Best forecasts strong capitalization for Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad.

Japanese non-life insurers navigate uncertainty despite stable outlook: AM Best

AM Best emphasises the need for a strategic approach to risk management.

AM Best describes Bao Min Insurance’s outlook as ‘stable’

This was attributed to the neutral impact of BMI's majority ownership by the SCIC, Vietnam's sovereign wealth fund.

AM Best addresses concerns on China's economic slowdown, highlights insurer financial security

China will diversify its sources of economic growth to counteract the impact of an ageing and declining population.

Meiji Yasuda's operating performance backed by solid balance sheet – AM Best

The insurer has demonstrated a large premium revenue stream and strong base profits.

January renewals show upbeat market, capital to rise

Last year was profitable for reinsurers with returns almost reaching 20%.

Stable outlook for Etiqa General Insurance: AM Best

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is deemed appropriate for the company’s capabilities.

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.