AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of INPEX Insurance, Ltd.
: AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of INPEX Insurance, Ltd. (IIL) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
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Date: August 27, 2026
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Best’s Market Segment Report: Record-breaking Catastrophe Bond Issuance in First Half of 2026; ILS Capacity Experiences Rate Softening at Renewals
: Capacity for the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market continues to reach new highs, fueled along by record-breaking catastrophe bond issuances, according to a new AM Best report.
The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Record-...
Date: August 27, 2026
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Vienna Insurance Boosts First-Half Result Despite Higher Weather Losses
: Vienna Insurance Group posted strong growth in its core Central and Eastern European markets and improved its combined ratio despite higher weather-related losses, according to its deputy chief executive officer.
The mult...
Date: August 26, 2026
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Delvag Versicherungs-AG
: AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Delvag Versicherungs-AG (Delvag) (Germany). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is sta...
Date: August 26, 2026
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Mutua de Riesgo Maritimo, Sociedad de Seguros a Prima Fija
: AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Mutua de Riesgo Maritimo, Sociedad de Seguros a Prima Fija (Murimar) (Spain). The outlook of these Cre...
Date: August 26, 2026
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Best’s Market Segment Report: Global Life/Annuity Reinsurers Remain Poised for Steady Growth
: A new AM Best report notes an increased level of reinsurance leverage by U.S. life/annuity (L/A) companies ceding out business, which is being fueled by strong annuity product growth, higher interest rates, and further offsho...
Date: August 26, 2026
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Update: Sun Life, Wilton Re Team Up to Form Wilton Life Re, Initial Capitalization of $900 Million
: (Adds additional company comment.) Sun Life Financial Inc. and Wilton Re have entered into a definitive agreement to establish a strategic reinsurance and asset-management partnership in a deal expected to deploy $900 million...
Date: August 25, 2026
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AM Best to Host Analytical Briefing on Its Approach to Insurance Financial Strength Ratings; Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers & Reinsurers (FAIR) Secretary General a Featured Speaker
: AM Best executives and analytical staff, in association with senior leadership from the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers & Reinsurers (FAIR), will discuss AM Best’s (re)insurance rating methodology and the process undertaken...
Date: August 25, 2026
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HDI Global Appoints Global Head of Fine Art and Specie
: HDI Global appointed Tobias Sigurdsson as global head of fine art and specie.
Sigurdsson will focus on expanding the company’s fine art and specie offering. This includes further strengthening the company’s footprint glob...
Date: August 25, 2026
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Best's Commentary: AM Best Comments on Proposed Captive Regime in United Kingdom
: The U.K. insurance regulator’s recently released consultation paper on a bespoke regulatory framework for single-parent insurance captives in the United Kingdom is expected to create a captive regime that compares well with o...
Date: August 25, 2026
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ABI: Commercial Insurance Vital to Achieving UK’s Economic Growth Objectives
: The Association of British Insurers said commercial coverage is a critical piece to meeting the United Kingdom government’s economic growth goals and the trade group offered up recommendations to support the sector.
The A...
Date: August 24, 2026
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Axa XL Appoints Head of Fine Arts & Specie, UK and Lloyd's
: Axa XL appointed Steven Lawrence as head of fine art and specie, United Kingdom and Lloyd’s.
He will continue to act as global practice leader, jewelers, specie and cash in transit. Based in London, he starts his new rol...
Date: August 24, 2026
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Africa Re's First-Half Profit Falls on Currency Changes
: African Reinsurance Corp. said it saw higher large losses as its first-half net profit fell, but the reinsurer added the lower profit was due to currency exchange movements.
First-half net profit after tax fell to $96.7 m...
Date: August 24, 2026
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Generali Stock to Fund Part of $37.6 Billion Italian Bank Acquisition Bid
: Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. stock represents three-quarters of the price Italian banking group Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. expects to pay as part of its proposed €34 billion ($39.7 billion) acquisition of two rival Ita...
Date: August 21, 2026
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Allianz Commercial Appoints President Global Specialty and UK Region
: Allianz Commercial appointed Emma Woolley as president global specialty and U.K. region, subject to regulatory approval and once her current professional commitments are complete, no later than February 2027.
She will al...
Date: August 21, 2026
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited
: AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bb” (Fair) of Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited (Jubilee) (Pakistan). The outlook of FSR ...
Date: August 21, 2026
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Lloyd’s Syndicates 623, 2623, 3623 and 3622
: AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2623, Lloyd’s Syndicate 623, Lloyd’s Syndicate 3623 and Lloyd’s Syndicate 36...
Date: August 21, 2026
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
: AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” (Superior) of the main subsidiaries of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) (headquart...
Date: August 21, 2026
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AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Millî Reasürans Türk Anonim Şirketi
: AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B- (Fair) from C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bb-” (Fair) from “b” (Marginal) of Millî Reasürans Türk Anonim Şirketi (Mill...
Date: August 21, 2026
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Aegon's CFO to Step Down Ahead of Company's Planned Move to United States
: Aegon Chief Financial Officer Duncan Russell will step down as chief financial officer and leave the company in April 2027, in connection with the planned move of its head office and legal seat to the United States.
Aego...
Date: August 20, 2026
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