Underwriting & Loss Control

Current Subscribers - Log In

What requirements must body armor products meet, and what information must be included on the armor's labels? What crowd control precautions should department stores take when they prepare for "Black Friday" sales? How long must cheese made from unpasteurized milk age before it can be sold in the United States?

If you are an underwriter or risk manager and need concise, in-depth answers to these and other questions search no longer! Best's Underwriting and Loss Control Center provides the answers in our underwriting and loss control reports. Each report provides detailed risk descriptions, on-site inspection or underwriting checklists, reports on hazards, safety measures, lines of liability and more. Reports also include what exposures exist under the various lines of liability -- along with methods a given insured could be taking to reduce losses.

Our extensive online database, with reports in nearly 600 classifications, is the most complete and comprehensive source for risk assessment. Our powerful search engine makes it easy to locate the reports and classifications that are important to you. Buy a one-year subscription to either Best's Underwriting Guide or Best's Loss Control Manual and have complete access to all reports available in that product, or just purchase the individual report you need right now.

Best's Underwriting Guide Online covers nearly 600 different industries with in-depth and heavily detailed examinations of business operations -- including a "heads up" list for specific areas of concern. Be prepared with accurate underwriting research to ensure you know what to look for and the right questions to ask.
Best's Loss Control Manual Online covers nearly 600 businesses and helps you zero in on just what the insured is doing right as well as what they may be doing wrong. The database is an indispensable resource for mitigating risk and reducing loss under the various lines of liability for each industry.

New Feature: Best's Underwriting and Loss Control Center users now have greater flexibility in customizing search results and requesting PDFs of multiple reports. View our Online Help for more details on this new functionality.

The following sections outline the most recent coverage of the Underwriting and Loss Control markets from A.M. Best. For complete news coverage visit our NewsRoom or start your day with BestDay - a roundup of the insurance news from A.M. Best's Daily Newsletter.

News (view more)

Use our Advanced Search for more options.

Eight of Top 20 Lloyd's Syndicates Posted 2011 Losses:
Date: May 21, 2012

Mo. Legislature Approves Workers' Comp Bill That Gov Had Previously Vetoed:
Date: May 18, 2012

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Hikes Rate, Mulls Territorial Changes:
Date: May 18, 2012

McRaith: FIO Working to Coordinate International Regulatory Developments:
Date: May 18, 2012

Use our Advanced Search for more options.

Striking It Rich:
Date: May 1, 2012

Outside the Box:
Date: May 1, 2012

The Cost of Claims:
Date: May 1, 2012

Going Mobile:
Date: May 1, 2012

Industry Research (view more)

Use our Advanced Search for more options.

2012 Best’s Briefing: London Market. London Market Insurers Tested Ruthlessly in 2011:
Date: May 11, 2012

2012 Special Report: U.S. Medical Professional Liability – Segment Review. Medical Professional Liability Outperforms, But Is This Sustainable?:
Date: May 1, 2012

2012 Special Report: Global Reinsurance – Financial Review. Reinsurers Resilient Against Waves of Catastrophes, Economic Uncertainty:
Date: April 23, 2012

2012 Special Report: Philippines – Market Review. Capital Challenges to Alter Philippines Insurance Landscape:
Date: April 16, 2012

2012 Special Report: Vietnam – Market Review. Vietnam’s Insurance Market Anticipates Continued Strong Growth:
Date: April 16, 2012

Visit our Underwriting Snapshot library to view videos on the unique risks involved in selected businesses or industries.