Research & Commentary
AM Best Research & Commentary
AM Best expects the bail bond market to face legislative headwinds, sees reinsurers bracing for mortgage losses and says the D&O industry could face “seismic” changes. It also reports the results of its COVID-19 stress test of rated companies.
A selection of recent industry research:
Market Segment Report: Accelerating Trends, Unprecedented Turmoil Could Lead to Seismic Change for D&O Industry
COVID-19 may add even more challenges for D&O insurers.
June 10, 2020 - 8 Pages
Special Report: First Look: 3-Month 2020 Life/Annuity Financial Results
The Life/Annuity industry reported its first net operating loss since 2008.
June 8, 2020 - 5 Pages
Special Report: Severe Test for the Municipal Bond Market
Insurers' significant muni bond holdings are manageable, but COVID-19 poses a considerable challenge for the municipal bond market.
June 4, 2020 - 7 Pages
Market Segment Outlook: Spain Non-Life
Insurers' premiums are expected to decline due to tough economic conditions.
June 2, 2020 - 5 Pages
Market Segment Outlook: Spain Life
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to negatively affect the profitability and solvency metrics of Spain's life insurers.
June 2, 2020 - 5 Pages
Market Segment Report: COVID-19 Throws Spotlight on London Market Modernisation
The COVID-19 pandemic might even accelerate some long-awaited changes to the way London Market business is transacted.
June 2, 2020 - 5 Pages
Commentary: COVID-19 Impact on Health Insurance Companies Smaller Than Expected
COVID-19 side effects: delayed surgeries and routine care; lower utilization for insurers.
May 27, 2020 - 4 Pages
Special Report: First Look: 3-Month 2020 Property/Casualty Financial Results
The impact of COVID-19 was limited in the first quarter reporting period.
May 26, 2020 - 6 Pages
Special Report: Mortgage Reinsurance and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reinsurers brace for pandemic-fueled spate of mortgage losses.
May 21, 2020 - 10 Pages
Special Report: US Insurers Continue to Reduce Hedge Fund Exposures
The rated insurers continue to adjust their investment strategies and to cut back on their hedge fund holdings overall.
May 20, 2020 - 7 Pages
Market Segment Outlook: Colombia Insurance
Our outlook has gone from Stable to Negative, as the pandemic and the resulting economic damage will strain the country's insurance industry considerably.
May 19, 2020 - 3 Pages
Special Report: Stress Testing Rated Companies for COVID-19
Globally, the insurance industry is well capitalized, with most of the rated (re)insurers performing well in our stress test.
May 18, 2020 - 15 Pages
Market Segment Report: Bail Bond Market Faces Legislative Headwinds
Predictions that the bail bond insurance industry would quickly wilt in the face of cash bail reform have been premature.
May 11, 2020 - 7 Pages
Best's Insurance News & Analysis subscribers can download PDF copies of all Best's Special Reports, Best's Commentaries and Best's Market Segment Reports along with supporting spreadsheet data at www.ambest.com.