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SPECIAL REPORT | LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Special Report: Annuity Premiums Soar, Surrender Protection Strengthens
Strong premium inflows invested at higher rates drive up asset yields.
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June 03, 2024 - 5 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | FLORIDA
Special Report: Florida Property Insurance Market Improves; Reinsurance Dependency Remains High
The aggregate combined ratio for active Florida specialists, as well as Citizens, outperformed AM Best’s personal property composite for the first time since 2017.
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May 30, 2024 - 12 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS
Special Report: US P/C Insurers Achieve Record Investment Income in 2023
Equity investments rose dramatically and bond yields improved.
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May 28, 2024 - 5 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | PHILIPPINES
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Philippines Non-Life Insurance
Outlook revised to Stable for Philippine non-life market as high interest rate environment bolsters overall earnings, among other factors.
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May 28, 2024 - 4 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | DUAE (DELEGATED UNDERWRITING AUTHORITY ENTERPRISES)
Market Segment Report: Rapidly Increasing MGA Premiums Warrant Greater Oversight
The partnership between insurers and MGAs should not be limited to premium generation, but should include strategic and operational risk management.
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May 22, 2024 - 8 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | FRANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: France Non-Life Insurance
AM Best is maintaining its Negative outlook on France’s non-life insurance segment. While overall non-life premium income is expected to continue to grow in 2024, that growth is likely to be modest once adjusted for inflation.
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May 22, 2024 - 4 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | FRANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: France Life Insurance
AM Best is maintaining its Negative outlook on France’s life insurance segment. Although life products remain one of the preferred investment options, competition from other investment products is expected to remain a headwind.
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May 22, 2024 - 5 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | HEALTH INSURERS
Special Report: US Health Insurer Investment Income Grew by 33% in 2023
Gross yield rose in 2023, as did overall credit quality.
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May 21, 2024 - 5 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Special Report: US Life/Annuity Investment Portfolio Yields Rebound in 2023
US L/A insurers performed well despite concerns about financial market uncertainty, particularly in commercial property lending.
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May 20, 2024 - 5 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | SPAIN
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Spain Life Insurance
AM Best has revised its outlook on Spain’s life insurance segment from Negative to Stable. AM Best expects demand for life insurance products to continue at healthy levels, despite competition from the banking industry.
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May 17, 2024 - 5 Pages
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