Regulatory Affairs

On September 24, 2007, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission granted the registration of A.M. Best Company as a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) under the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006.

Below are related policies, research and regulatory documents, as well as A.M. Best's response to, and comments on, different regulatory initiatives. Any questions related to A.M. Best's regulatory status should be directed to the company's Compliance Officer at ComplianceOfficer@ambest.com.

Policy & Research Documents	A.M. Best Company's current Form NRSRO and associated exhibits.
A.M. Best's Code of Conduct.	NRSRO Annual Certification
A.M. Best's Policy on Confidentiality, Firewall, Conflicts of Interest and Securities Trading and Reporting.	Attachment to Form NRSRO	Exhibit 5
Important Notice:Best's Credit Ratings (Legal Disclaimer and Disclosures).	Exhibit 1	Exhibit 6
Compensation Disclosure.	Exhibit 2	Exhibit 7
Best's Impairment Rate and Rating Transition Study - 1977 to 2007.	Exhibit 3	Exhibit 8
Rating Methodologies & Definitions.	Exhibit 4	Exhibit 9

Regulatory Activities

• A.M. Best Response to European Commission's Draft Directive/Regulation on Authorization, Operation and Supervision of Credit Rating Agencies.
• A.M. Best Comments on SEC Proposed Rule Changes S7-13-08.
• A.M. Best Comments on SEC Proposed Rules to Implement the Credit Rating Agency Act of 2006.