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The following sections outline the most recent coverage of the Captive market from A.M. Best, including Best Ratings, Best's Review and BestWeek Special Reports, Statistical Studies and news. 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.

Rating Activity and Announcements

A.M. Best Releases Video Coverage, Transcript of Webinar on Captive Insurance Issues:
Date: 8/12/2008 Source: Press Release

A.M. Best Sees Growing Interest for Ratings of Captives in the European Market:
Date: 8/4/2008 Source: Press Release

Best's Review: Economic Downturn Could Hold Silver Lining for Some Insurers:
Date: 7/31/2008 Source: Press Release

Learn How Best's Ratings Can Benefit Captive Organizations at VCIA's Annual Conference:
Date: 7/30/2008 Source: Press Release

Seats Available for Thursday's Webinar on Captive Insurance Issues by A.M. Best Analysts:
Date: 7/29/2008 Source: Press Release

Best's Review Releases Multimedia Digital Edition on Captive Domiciles and Services:
Date: 7/28/2008 Source: Press Release

A.M. Best Special Report: Medical Malpractice Leads Captives' Premium Decline:
Date: 7/28/2008 Source: Press Release

BestWeek: A.M. Best Special Report Finds Medical Malpractice Leads Captives' Premium Decline:
Date: 7/25/2008 Source: Press Release

A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Risk Assurance Company of Saint Peter's University Hospital:
Date: 7/18/2008 Source: Press Release

A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to White Mountain Insurance Company:
Date: 7/14/2008 Source: Press Release

A.M. Best to Host July 31 Webinar to Review Current Market for Captive Insurance Organizations:
Date: 7/8/2008 Source: Press Release

A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Sentruity Casualty Company:
Date: 7/3/2008 Source: Press Release

News

Gustav’s Winds are Felt, With Some Relief, in London:
Date: 9/5/2008 Source: BestWire

Max Capital Group Hires New Chief Risk Officer:
Date: 9/4/2008 Source: BestWire

Marsh & McLennan Names New Human Resources Senior V.P.:
Date: 9/4/2008 Source: BestWire

Aon's Construction Group Names New Executive V.P.:
Date: 9/4/2008 Source: BestWire

Retooling Reinsurance:
Date: 8/1/2008 Source: Best's Review

Following the Leader:
Date: 8/1/2008 Source: Best's Review

Insight: Fair-Value Reporting:
Date: 7/1/2008 Source: Best's Review

Industry Research

2008 Special Report: U.S. Medical Malpractice – 2007 Market Review. Medical Malpractice Challenges Expected After a Strong 2007:
Date: 5/12/2008    Source: Special Reports (PDF)     Pages: 8

2008 Special Report: European Solvency II – Issue Review. Solvency II May Raise Most EU Insurers’ Regulatory Capital Requirements:
Date: 4/7/2008    Source: Special Reports (PDF)     Pages: 8

2008 Special Report: U.S. Life/Health – 2007 Rating Trend Review. Despite the Turmoil, Positive Rating Trends Continued in 2007:
Date: 2/11/2008    Source: Special Reports (PDF)     Pages: 8

2008 Special Report: U.S. Life/Annuity – Review & Preview:
Date: 2/4/2008    Source: Special Reports (PDF)     Pages: 28

2008 Special Report: U.S. Property/Casualty – Review & Preview. U.S. P/C Industry Records Strong Results – But for How Long?:
Date: 1/28/2008    Source: Special Reports (PDF)     Pages: 28