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Key Highlights: * AM Best affirms the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of bbb- (Good) for Kemper Corp., the ultimate parent company. * Kemper P&Cs balance sheet strength is very strong, [...]

Key Highlights: * Investment-type premiums written in the first half of 2024 declined by 3.4% in Swiss francs to CHF 415.0 million. * EBIT in the life business increased by [...]

Key Highlights: *Construction insurance market capacity is growing, promising stable pricing and enhanced terms for clients into 2025. * The construction industry is expected to grow, with energy, utilities, and [...]

Key Highlights: * AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B- and Long-Term ICR of bb- of Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company. * AM Best affirmed the FSR [...]

Key Highlights: * A significant recent block transaction was a $10 billion deal with Manulife Financial Corporation, including whole life, annuities, and long-term care policies. * Global Atlantic has expanded [...]

Key Highlights: * AM Best affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a- for The Allstate Corporation. * AM Best downgraded the FSR of Allstate New Jersey to A- from A. * [...]

Key Highlights: * Fitch Ratings affirmed Fidelity National Financial, Inc.'s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB+'. * FNF's title insurance subsidiaries have an Insurer Financial Strength rating of 'A'. Original [...]

Key Highlights: * Aflacs balance sheet strength is assessed as strongest by AM Best. * Aflacs risk-adjusted capitalization is at the strongest level. * Aflacs GAAP equity increased over 18% [...]

Key Highlights: * Kemper's life insurance subsidiaries have an IFS rating of 'A-' (Strong) with a Stable Outlook. * Kemper reported a return to profitability in the first half of [...]

Key Highlights: * More than 115,000 policies and over US$100 million in annual premiums were acquired. * S.USA is authorized to write life, annuity, and health products in 47 states [...]

Key Highlights: * Central Reinsurance Corporations underwriting performance was impacted by some catastrophe losses in 2023. * Central Reinsurance Corporations domestic market share declined in recent years due to a [...]

Key Highlights: * CNA's senior unsecured debt affirmed at 'BBB+' by Fitch Ratings * CNA's Long-Term IDR affirmed at 'A-' by Fitch Ratings * CNA accrued approximately $14 billion in [...]

Key Highlights: * Protective Property & Casualty Insurance Corporations FSR affirmed as A (Excellent) and Long-Term ICR as a (Excellent. * Protective Life functions as North America growth engine for [...]

Original Press Release: New York, July 25 -- Kroll Bond Rating Agency issued the following news release: KBRA affirms the BBB issuer rating of Kuvare UK Holdings Limited and Kuvare [...]

Key Highlights: * AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) for Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries. * Guardian Life has favorable financial flexibility [...]

Key Highlights: * KBRA affirms Issuer Rating for Baltimore Financial Group, Inc. at BBB. * KBRA affirms Insurance Financial Strength Rating for Baltimore Life Insurance Company at A. * BLIC [...]

Key Highlights: * Lincoln Heritages underwriting performance improved in 2022, with a net underwriting gain position in 2022 and continued improvement through 2023. * In 2023, Lincoln Heritage reported a [...]

Key Highlights: * AM Best will hold its annual Reinsurance Market Briefing at the 2024 Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo * AM Best revised its market segment outlook for [...]

Key Highlights: * Munich Re's IFS Rating affirmed at 'AA' by Fitch Ratings. * Munich Re's Solvency II ratio was 273% at end-1Q24. * Munich Re's financial leverage ratio was [...]

Key Highlights: * Fitch Ratings Indonesia affirms PT Meritz Korindo Insurance's National IFS Rating at 'A+(idn)' with a Stable Outlook. * Meritz Korindo's capitalisation was 512% at end-2023, above the [...]

Key Highlights: * Aon plc announced the forthcoming launch of its Reinsurance Market Dynamics July 2024 report. * Insurers achieved positive mid-year renewal outcomes with rate reductions for property catastrophe [...]

Key Highlights: * Midland National Life Insurance Company (MNL) and North American Company for Life and Health. * Insurance (NACOLAH) have Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of 'A+' affirmed by [...]

Key Highlights: * 90% of adults have financial concerns in the current economic environment * On average, adults spend $1,809.77 on mortgage per month * 42% of adults expect their [...]

Key Highlights: * National IFS Ratings denote the highest rating assigned within the National Ratings scale for a country. * GuarantCo's International IFS rating reflects 'Very Strong' risk-adjusted capitalization. * [...]

Key Highlights: * Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd. has a 'Strong' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating of 'A'. * The insurer's risk-based capital ratio was 323% in 2023, above the [...]

AM Best affirmed NLIC and LSW's Financial Strength Rating as A+ (Superior) and NL Group's balance sheet strength as very strong. NL Group's strategic initiatives led to growth in life/annuity [...]

Fitch Ratings assigned a 'BBB+' rating to Manulife Financial Corporation's SGD500 million 4.275% subordinated note issuance. The new notes are rated two notches below MFC's 'A' Long-Term Insurer Default Rating. [...]

Fitch Ratings upgraded Fubon Life Insurance Co., Ltd.'s ratings, reflecting strengthened capital adequacy, improved company profile, stable financial performance, and reduced risky assets. The company's market share was 15% in [...]

Fitch Ratings affirms Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company's IFS rating at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook. IHLIC shows strong capitalization, limited business franchise, constrained earnings, and heightened investment risk. Positive [...]

Fitch Ratings affirms M&G plc's main operating company with strong ratings. M&G shows very strong company profile, capitalization, and earnings. The company aims for increased diversification and profitability. Key Highlights: [...]

AM Best affirms Asian Reinsurance Corporation's Financial Strength Rating as B+ (Good) with a positive outlook. Key Highlights: * Asian Res risk-adjusted capitalization was at the strongest level at year-end [...]

AM Best affirms Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.'s Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) with stable outlook. Ameritas maintains strong balance sheet, positive earnings, and market-leading position in group dental sales. [...]

KBRA assigns BBB ratings to SILAC and Sterling Investors Life Insurance with a Stable Outlook. SILAC shows solid capitalization, minimal disintermediation risk, and focuses on independent agents. The company's growth [...]

Munich Re's Q1 2024 showed strong performance with significant increases in net result, insurance revenue, and total technical result. The company strategically expanded business in various regions, benefiting from stable [...]

AIA achieved a record high quarterly VONB of US$1,327 million in Q1 2024, with a 31% growth in VONB. The company increased its share buy-back program by US$2.0 billion to [...]

AM Best will host an analytical briefing on the U.S. medical professional liability insurance sector on May 1, 2024, discussing financial results, underwriting trends, and regulatory developments. The event will [...]

Brighthouse Financial partners with BlackRock to offer LifePath Paycheck in defined contribution plans, providing American workers with simplified access to lifetime income in retirement. The solution includes innovative annuity contracts [...]

AM Best affirmed Symetra Life Insurance Company's A (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating and highlighted the very strong balance sheet strength of Symetra Life Group. The group paid $207 million in [...]

AM Best has revised the outlook to positive for Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company's Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating, reflecting its strong balance sheet, consistent growth in operating performance, and [...]

AM Best revised the outlooks to positive for Federated Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, reflecting sustained improvement in profitability. Federated maintains strong balance sheet strength, adequate operating performance, and [...]

AM Best affirmed strong credit ratings for Old Republic Insurance Companies, revised outlook to positive for Old Republic Life Insurance Company. Old Republic is a top insurer in the US [...]

AM Best downgraded State Farm General Insurance Company's Financial Strength Rating from A to B and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating from 'a' to 'bb+'. The company faced challenges due [...]

Aon plc is launching a report on Reinsurance Market Dynamics for the April 1st, 2024 renewals, revealing a 'dramatic shift' towards ample property catastrophe reinsurance capacity. Global reinsurance capital is [...]

Aviva-COFCO, rated Ag+ by CCXAP, has a strong presence in China's insurance market with diversified products. The company's stable investment strategy and capital adequacy are supported by shareholders COFCO Group [...]

AM Best affirmed Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company's Financial Strength Rating as A+ (Superior) with a stable outlook. Mutual of Omaha reported strong net premium growth and holds leading market [...]

AM Best affirmed excellent ratings for Aetna Life Insurance Company, Allina Health, and Texas Health + Aetna Health Insurance Company. Aetna Health & Life Group shows very strong balance sheet [...]

Directors and officers insurance premiums are decreasing, with A.M. Best reporting a negative outlook due to oversupply. Brian Mastellone highlights the importance of rate stability and educating clients. D&O market [...]

AM Best affirmed the excellent Financial Strength Ratings for American Southern Insurance Company and Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company. Atlantic American Corporation has a good Long-Term ICR. Both groups have [...]

Interest rates continued to rise in February, positively impacting Dutch pension funds' coverage ratios. Stock markets saw record-breaking performances, with the S&P 500 reaching 5000. The US composite PMI indicated [...]

AM Best affirmed Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company's top-notch ratings, citing strong balance sheet, stable outlook, and support from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Key Highlights: * AM Best affirmed the FSR [...]