Best's Research
Best’s Analysis

• April 2020
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A selection of recent industry research:

Special Report: The Growing Importance of Emerging Risk Management

An increasingly interconnected world and uncertain global economy has elevated emerging risk management as an essential part of ERM.

March 11, 2020 - 16 Pages

Special Report: AM Best Incorporates Innovation Into Its Rating Process

Our preliminary innovation capability assessments skew towards lower profiles and identify critical areas in which companies can improve their innovation initiatives.

March 10, 2020 - 35 Pages

Special Report: US Property/Casualty Rating Downgrades Outnumber Upgrades in 2019

P/C downgrades outnumber upgrades for first time in five years.

March 9, 2020 - 11 Pages

Special Report: First Look: 12-Month 2019 Property/Casualty Financial Results

Industry underwriting income improved during 2019.

March 9, 2020 - 6 Pages

Commentary: ILS Market Looks to Future After Servicing Record Cat Losses

Strong ILS market navigates record-setting catastrophes and other challenges.

March 9, 2020 - 5 Pages

Special Report: US Life/Health Rating Upgrades Outnumber Downgrades in 2019

Strong capitalization and improved liquidity contributed to positive rating development.

March 9, 2020 - 11 Pages

Commentary: European Insurers Well-Positioned to Manage Potential Exposure to Pandemic Risk

Volatility in the wider financial markets could affect insurers' results and financial strength.

March 6, 2020 - 3 Pages

Market Segment Report: Lebanese Insurance Market Faces Mounting Uncertainty

Despite the management actions taken to date by Lebanese insurers, the mounting level of uncertainty in Lebanon implies that operating conditions could rapidly deteriorate further.

March 6, 2020 - 7 Pages

Commentary: Fate of the ACA Remains in Doubt, but No Changes … for Now

We don't expect any significant impacts to health insurers in 2020—but that may not hold for 2021.

March 4, 2020 - 2 Pages

Commentary: What a Difference a Month Can Make

The Fed's surprise rate cut has been accompanied by rate cuts and stimulus measures in other countries, as governments try to deal with potential economic slowdowns.

March 4, 2020 - 4 Pages

Market Segment Report: 2020 Review & Preview: US Property/Casualty

Lower catastrophe losses and improving rate environment boost P/C financial performance.

March 2, 2020 - 20 Pages

Market Segment Report: Scrutiny of Management Approach Increases as London Cyber Insurance Market Grows

A growing cyber book could present a risk to a (re)insurer's financial strength if not managed appropriately.

March 2, 2020 - 8 Pages

Market Segment Report: 2020 Review & Preview: US Health

Declining medical cost trends and lower utilization underlie continued Stable outlook.

February 27, 2020 - 25 Pages

Special Report: Profits Continue to Rise for National Insurers in the United Arab Emirates

Net profits for UAE insurers have been strong over the last few years, but a number of factors could dampen future technical profitability.

February 27, 2020 - 6 Pages