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Frequently Asked Questions: Best's Market Share Reports (Five-Year Trend Study)
What are Best's Market Share Reports?
What states and territories are available in Best's Market Share Reports?
What is Best's Market Share Report (Five-Year Trend Study)?
What fields are contained in Best's Market Share Report (Five-Year Trend Study)?
Will all state and line selections yield the same number of companies?
How do I purchase Best's Market Share Reports?
What payment options are available?
How much do Best's Market Share Reports cost?
How will my Best's Market Share Reports be delivered to me?
For how long do I have access to the information in Best's Market Share Reports?
Are there any restrictions on how I can use or distribute the information in Best's Market Share Reports?
What's the difference between Best's Market Share Reports, Best's State/Line Reports in print and Best's State/Line (Property/Casualty Lines) in database format?
What are Best's Market Share Reports?
Best's Market Share Reports present market share information for leading writers of insurance by state, territory or total. Reports are available in one- or five-year formats for up to 39 basic lines and 20 popular line combinations, plus totals for groups of lines.
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What states and territories are available in Best's Market Share Reports?
The reports include data from any of the 50 U.S. states; Washington, D.C.; and Total U.S. Also available are reports covering business written by U.S. companies in American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Canada and other countries, plus a grand total for all of the above.
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What is Best's Market Share Report (Five-Year Trend Study)?
The Five-Year Trend Study examines the by-state, by-line premium and loss record of the largest property/casualty carriers (ranked by premium volume) during the past five years. The report allows you to identify and understand long-term market trends while determining how your company compares with industry leaders.
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What fields are contained in Best's Market Share Report (Five-Year Trend Study)?
Market share, direct premiums written and adjusted loss ratio, each for the past five years.
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Will all state and line selections yield the same number of companies?
No. The number of companies writing business in a state and line varies. Your report will show the companies in that market ranked by premium volume.
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How do I purchase Best's Market Share Reports?
Best's Market Share Reports can be selected by going to Best's Property/Casualty Center, www.ambest.com/pc. There you will be prompted through the report selection process, where you will choose the report type and select the states and lines of business for which you wish to see reports. Keep in mind that pricing is based on one state and one line; each additional state and line is considered a separate report and will be priced separately.
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What payment options are available?
You can pay for your Best's Market Share Report with a credit card or your Best's Online Account. If you prefer not to give your credit card information over the Internet, you can call Customer Service at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742, to complete your purchase after making your report selections online.
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How much do Best's Market Share Reports cost?
The One-Year Premiums and Loss Study is $215 per report; the Five-Year Trend Study is $455 per report; the Five-Year Premiums and Adjusted Loss Ratio Study is $330 per report. Keep in mind that a report consists of one state for one line of business. For example, if you select Private Passenger Auto in the state of California, that is a single report; if you select private Passenger Auto in California and Nevada, separate reports will be created for that line in those two states, and you will be charged for two reports. Similarly, if you select more than one line of business, separate reports will be created for each line in each of the states you select.
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How will my Best's Market Share Reports be delivered to me?
Once you've purchased a report, a link to the report and a purchase receipt will be e-mailed to you so you can access the report online. You can also access the report and your purchase information from the A.M. Best Member Center, www.ambest.com/membercenter. You will have online access to the report for 14 days from the date of purchase. During that time it is suggested that you print or download the report for later use.
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For how long do I have access to the information in Best's Market Share Reports?
You can print or access the report, as well as download the data, for up to 14 days from the time of purchase. On the 15th day, your purchase will show up in your transaction history, but the report will no longer be available.
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Are there any restrictions on how I can use or distribute the information in Best's Market Share Reports?
Yes. These reports are intended for the individual use of the purchaser of the report. You may use them in your own individual research, but they should not be reproduced or distributed in any way. You will be asked to sign an online license agreement detailing all the conditions of use at the time of purchase.
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What's the difference between Best's Market Share Reports, Best's State/Line Reports in print and Best's State/Line (Property/Casualty Lines) in database format?
The major differences are format, accessibility and scope. Only Best's Market Share Reports are available individually in both print and downloadable formats. Best's State/Line Reports are comprehensive print-only reports available on a by-state, by-line or by-company basis and offer additional options for customized line or state summations. Property/casualty and life/health reports are available. Best's State/Line (Property/Casualty Lines) contains all the information displayed in Best's Market Share Reports, for all states and lines of business. Best's State/Line (Life Lines) and Best's State/Line (Accident & Health Lines) are also available.
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