Captive Insurance Information

AM Best is a leader in rating alternative risk transfer entities, covering more than 200 such vehicles including single-parent and group captives, risk retention groups (RRGs), and protected cell captives in a number of domiciles.

We provide captive owners/managers with an independent, third-party assessment of balance sheet strength, operating performance, business profile and enterprise risk management.

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Industry Research
Gain valuable insight from Best’s Special Reports and Best's Commentaries focusing on captive insurance.

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Analytical Briefings and Videos
View our on-demand captive–focused analytical briefings and videos.

Get a Best's Credit Rating
Learn about the rating process for captives and connect with our team.

Best’s Credit Rating Overview for Captives


The Captive Rating Process


Company Requirements for Captives

Initial Information Requests