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A.M. Best and the Health Insurance Industry

A.M. Best is the leading provider of health insurance industry ratings, news, data, and analysis. This site provides unique A.M. Best information that helps you stay in touch with how economic cycles drive the level of health insurance activity, revenue and income. Business dynamics such as competition, consumer demand and regulatory changes have resulted in evolving risk profiles, market participants and products. Bests Health Center covers the industry from every relevant angle to keep you informed.

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The following sections outline the most recent coverage encompassing the Health Insurance Industry from A.M. Best, including Best's Credit Ratings, Best's Review, BestWeek, Special Reports and news. For complete news coverage visit our Bests NewsRoom or start your day with BestDay.

Our rating process provides unparalleled quantitative and qualitative analytical depth for the Best's Ratings assigned to insurers. We also produce a variety of Financial and Analytical Reports on insurers, including:

Rating Activity & Announcements (view more)

A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Negative for Ratings of Health Alliance Medical Plans, Inc. and Its Affiliate :
Date: 2/8/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Stable From Negative For Ratings of CNA Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries:
Date: 2/8/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Special Report: Weak Economy, Higher Costs, Enrollment Declines Hurt Results:
Date: 2/8/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of USHEALTH Group Inc.'s Subsidiaries:
Date: 2/8/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Mercy Health Plans and Mercy Health Plans of Missouri, Inc. :
Date: 2/2/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Stable for Ratings of UPMC Health Plan, Inc. and Its Affiliates:
Date: 1/29/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Health Care Service Corporation and Its Affiliates:
Date: 1/27/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Four Former Subsidiaries of Health Net of the Northeast Inc.:
Date: 1/14/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of CIGNA Corporation and Its Subsidiaries; Outlook Negative:
Date: 1/8/2010    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Equitable Life & Casualty Insurance Company; Maintains Negative Outlook:
Date: 12/18/2009    Source: Press Release

News (view more)

Review & Preview U.S. Health: H1N1, COBRA, Add to Utilization and Claims Costs:
Date: 2/9/2010    Source: BestWire
Review & Preview U.S. Health: Commercial Enrollment Falls on Weak Economy:
Date: 2/9/2010    Source: BestWire
HHS Demands Rate-Increase Explanation From Anthem:
Date: 2/8/2010    Source: BestWire
Sanford Health Plan Enters N.D. Health Insurance Market:
Date: 2/8/2010    Source: BestWire
The Road Ahead:
Date: 1/1/2010    Source: Best's Review

Industry Research (view more)

2010 Special Report: U.S. Health – Review & Preview. Weak Economy, Higher Costs, Enrollment Declines Hurt Results:
Date: 2/8/2010    Source: Special Reports (PDF)     Pages: 20
2010 Statistical Study: U.S. Life/Health – 9-Month Capital and Surplus – 2009:
Date: 1/18/2010    Source: Statistical Studies (PDF)     Pages: 1
2010 Statistical Study – U.S. Life/Health 9-Month Admitted Assets – 2009:
Date: 1/18/2010    Source: Statistical Studies (PDF)     Pages: 1
2010 Special Report: U.S. Life/Health – Investments Financial Review. Mixed Signals: Has the Economy Begun Its Recovery?:
Date: 1/11/2010    Source: Special Reports (PDF)     Pages: 12

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