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SPECIAL REPORT | BENCHMARKING
Special Report: EMEA Benchmarking – Early Signs Insurance Market is Stabilising Amid Uncertain Geopolitical Environment
AM Best’s ratings of (re)insurers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have begun to stabilise following tough market conditions in 2022 after the abrupt interest rate rises tested the resilience of most companies’ balance sheets.
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March 19, 2024 - 18 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | INSURANCE-LINKED SECURITIES
Market Segment Report: Disciplined Deployment of Capital Pays Off in Record-Breaking Year for ILS
Disciplined Deployment of Capital Pays Off in Record-Breaking Year for ILS
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March 18, 2024 - 7 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Market Segment Report: US Life/Annuity Insurers Stay the Course as They Prepare for 2024 Uncertainty
The US L/A segment performed well in 2023, owing to strong liquidity and capital positions, robust annuity sales, and slightly improved new money yields in a benign credit environment.
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March 14, 2024 - 19 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Special Report: US Life/Health Upgrades Slightly Outpace Downgrades in 2023
Affirmations represent about 80% of life/health rating activity.
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March 13, 2024 - 8 Pages
COMMENTARY | VIETNAM
Commentary: Increased Regulatory Scrutiny of Bancassurance to Impact Vietnam Insurance Industry
Top- and bottom-line growth attributable to the bancassurance channel will be constrained over the near term.
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March 13, 2024 - 3 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS
Special Report: US Property/Casualty Downgrades Outpace Upgrades in 2023
The rise in downgrades was due primarily to the personal property segment.
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March 11, 2024 - 9 Pages
COMMENTARY | MEDICARE
Commentary: Narrowing Margins in Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage segment is expected to grow rapidly despite potential pressure on profitability in 2024.
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March 11, 2024 - 4 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: US Property/Casualty: Weather, Reinsurance, and Inflation Drive Results – Again
Given the change in weather patterns, secondary perils have become more intense, resulting in larger losses for primary insurers due to higher retentions.
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March 06, 2024 - 27 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: US D&O: Not Out of the Woods Yet Despite What Declining Rates Imply
In light of the fall in rates due to an influx of capacity and a decline in IPOs, AM Best is skeptical about rate adequacy and how reserves on claims from prior accident years will develop.
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March 04, 2024 - 7 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
AM Best has assigned a Negative outlook for the segment due to a variety of market dynamics.
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March 04, 2024 - 4 Pages
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