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Frequently Asked Questions: Best's Aggregates & Averages - Life/Health - United States & Canada
What is Best's Aggregates & Averages-Life/Health?
What type of information does it contain?
What markets are included?
In what format is Best's Aggregates & Averages-Life/Health available?
How do I purchase this reference?
When is Best's Aggregates & Averages--Life/Health available?
How much does Best's Aggregates & Averages-Life/Health cost?
How do I purchase this reference?
What if I need additional data, beyond what's provided by this product? Does A.M. Best offer customized data?
What is Best's Aggregates & Averages-Life/Health?
Best's Aggregates & Averages - Life/Health is an annual printed reference that presents current and historical statistics on the life/health industry. It present uniques consolidations of results for industry segments, lines of business, geographic regions and the total industry. By presenting consolidated results for key areas of operation, this resource makes it easy for you to perform benchmarking analyses that put your company's performance into perspective.
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What type of information does it contain?
Total industry information:
Balance Sheet and Summary of Operations -- Consolidated data on the life/health Total Industry, Industry Segments and Industry Composites;
Quantitative Analysis Reports -- A comprehensive review of key financial and operating performance measures within three critical evaluation areas: Profitability, Investments and Liquidity, and Leverage/Capitalization;
Annual Statement Pages -- Aggregate summations of key pages of the Life, Separate Accounts, Health and Canada financial statements;
Analysis of Operations By Line -- Detailed income statements for each primary business line, on a total industry basis, with a condensed 10-year history by-line;
Reserves -- Detailed information by line for Life, Annuity, and Accident and Health reserves on a total industry basis with a 10-year history;
Company-specific information:
Leading Life/Health Companies and Groups -- Rankings of the leading writers of life/heatlh insurance based on Net Premiums Written, Total Admitted Assets and Capital and Surplus;
U.S. and Canadian Company Rankings -- Listings of the top U.S. and Canadian life/health groups and unaffiliated single companies as ranked based on Assets, Capital and Surplus and Net Premiums Written
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What markets are included?
Information is presented for the U.S. and Candian life/health industries. Aggregate summations are presented for key annual statement pages from the Life, Separate Accounts, Health, and Canadian financial statements.
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In what format is Best's Aggregates & Averages-Life/Health available?
Best's Aggregates & Averages - Life/Health is available as a printed reference and online.
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How do I purchase this reference?
Order the 2006 edition online, which is currently available. If you prefer to order over the phone, contact our Customer Service Department at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742. If you have any questions, e-mail us at customer_service@ambest.com.
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When is Best's Aggregates & Averages--Life/Health available?
Best's Aggregates & Averages -- Life/Health is published annually in the third quarter.
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How much does Best's Aggregates & Averages-Life/Health cost?
A Regular Service subscription includes a printed copy of the Best's Aggregates & Averages--Life/Health edition and costs $425. You also receive a one-year subscription to Best's Review® magazine and a complimentary copy of The Best's Review Guide to Understanding the Insurance Industry.
A Full Service (BestWeek® Online Only) subscription costs $990 and includes a printed copy of the Best's Aggregates & Averages--Life/Health edition and one-year subscriptions to Best's Review and the online edition of BestWeek, A.M. Best's weekly insurance news resource. You will also receive a complimentary copy of The Best's Review Guide to Understanding the Insurance Industry (while supplies last).
A Full Service (BestWeek print/online) subscription costs $1,090 and includes a printed copy of the Best's Aggregates & Averages--Life/Health edition and one-year subscriptions to Best's Review and BestWeek. You will also receive a complimentary copy of The Best's Review Guide to Understanding the Insurance Industry (while supplies last).
Multi-seat pricing is also available. Please call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5311 for details.
For ordering information, please contact Customer Service at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742, or e-mail customer_service@ambest.com.
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How do I purchase this reference?
You may order either edition online by clicking on the Order icon located at the top of the selected reference's sales page. If you prefer to order over the phone, please contact our Customer Service Department at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742. If you have any questions, e-mail us at customer_service@ambest.com.
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What if I need additional data, beyond what's provided by this product? Does A.M. Best offer customized data?
Yes. You can expand your data and analysis options by taking advantage of Best's Custom Products and Services department. Specify data items, industry segments, geographic regions, data years (more than 25 years of data are available) and other criteria. Our Custom Data analysts will work closely with you to determine what information best suits your needs, as well as to determine the appropriate delivery method for your technical environment. For more information, call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5383.
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