Captive Resources

Best's Rating System and Procedures - Our analytical process incorporates a host of quantitative and qualitative measures, including comparisons to peer and industry standards as well as assessments of an insurer's operating plans, philosophy and management. Read our overview on Captives or review our Captive Rating Methodology for more information.

Captive Methodology

Rating Protected Cell Companies (March 4, 2008)
The purpose of this special report is to discuss how existing captive methodologies or other A.M. Best rating methodologies would apply to the rating analysis of some forms of protected cell companies.

Captive Special Reports -The following BestWeek special reports provide insight into various aspects of the Captive market:

2009 Special Report: U.S. Property/Casualty – Capitalization Trend Review. A.M. Best Study: P/C Industry’s Risk-Adjusted Capital Drops in ‘08:
Date: 11/2/2009 Source: Special Reports (PDF) Pages: 12

2009 Special Report: European Life & Non-Life – Financial Review. European Insurers Employ Derisking and Capital Deployment Initiatives to Improve Their Financial Strength:
Date: 9/21/2009 Source: Special Reports (PDF) Pages: 8

2009 Special Report: U.S. Captive Insurance – 2008 Market Review. Captives Buck Investment Losses with Strong Underwriting Results :
Date: 8/3/2009 Source: Special Reports (PDF) Pages: 12

2009 Special Report: European Captive Insurance – Market Review. European Captives – a Growth Market During a Challenging Time?:
Date: 7/27/2009 Source: Special Reports (PDF) Pages: 12

2008 Special Report: Asia-Pacific Life & Non-Life – Review & Preview. Asia’s Insurers Avoid Liquidity Woes, but Pressures Mount:
Date: 12/1/2008 Source: Special Reports (PDF) Pages: 20

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