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A.M. Best Releases Criteria: Understanding BCAR for U.S. P/C Insurers


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OLDWICK - APRIL 15, 2015 10:13 AM (EDT)
A.M. Best has released the criteria report, "Understanding BCAR for U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers" (updates version dated April 2, 2014).

The criteria report, "Understanding BCAR for U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers," included changes to reflect the annual update to growth charges.

These updates are part of A.M. Best's continual review of its rating methodology and are not expected to affect the ratings. A 30-day public consultation for this new criteria report was opened on March 12, 2015, and no comments were received. No changes have been made to the final version of this criteria report as a result of the public consultation.

This criteria report is available at ambest.com/ratings/methodology .

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