AM Best Research & Commentary
Despite Pandemic, Health Insurers Report Record 2Q Earnings

• December 2020
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A selection of recent industry research:

Special Report: 2019 US Property/Casualty Impairments Update

Thirteen impairments occurred in 2019, involving entities operating in a mix of lines of business and a variety of states.

November 5, 2020 - 12 Pages

Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Japan Non-Life Insurance

Japan's non-life market is underpinned by solid risk-adjusted capitalization and insurers' conscientious efforts to enhance underwriting profitability.

November 2, 2020 - 6 Pages

Market Segment Report: COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates US Fraternals' Challenges

COVID-19 prompts fraternal insurers to turn to social media to remain relevant.

October 29, 2020 - 8 Pages

Market Segment Report: AM Best's A&E Loss Estimates Remain Unchanged

Loss reserves have declined the past 10 years.

October 22, 2020 - 12 Pages

Market Segment Report: Southeast Asian Reinsurers Look to Life and Health for Growth

The life and health segment holds opportunities for Southeast Asian reinsurers amid persistent underwriting challenges.

October 19, 2020 - 7 Pages

Special Report: Despite Pandemic, Health Insurers Report Record Profits in 2Q 2020

A decline in office visits and delayed procedures drove the segment's record second-quarter results.

October 13, 2020 - 6 Pages

Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Indonesia Non-Life Insurance

Despite a bleak macroeconomic outlook, Indonesia's non-life segment is well-diversified and underpinned by solid capitalization.

October 9, 2020 - 8 Pages

Special Report: COVID-19 Adds to Challenges For Bahrain's Fragmented Insurance Market

Bahraini insurers' performance is heavily influenced by investment results and prone to volatility driven by financial market movements.

October 8, 2020 - 14 Pages

AM Best Commentary

Commentary: Philippine Insurance: Dropped Proposal to Amend Minimum Capital Rule May Have Mixed Impact

The government stands firm on capitalization requirement to be met by 2022, which is expected to drive greater market consolidation.

November 5, 2020 - 2 Pages

Commentary: Minimal Insurance Losses Expected from Hurricane Eta

Insurance losses will be contained, as catastrophe risk retention remains at conservative levels.

November 4, 2020 - 2 Pages

Commentary: P/C Insurers Return $8.5 Billion In Premiums Through June 30, 2020

Affected lines include auto-related coverage—the most prevalent—as well as general liability, workers' compensation, event cancellation and inland marine.

October 20, 2020 - 9 Pages

Commentary: LIBOR Transition Poses Operational and Legal Challenges for Insurers

The transition from LIBOR will affect both sides of insurers' balance sheets.

October 13, 2020 - 5 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.