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Frequently Asked Questions: AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional
What reports are available under the heading "AMB Credit Reports"?
What are AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional?
How often are these reports published?
How can I purchase AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional
How much do these reports cost?
What if I need more in-depth analysis on a particular insurer? Is there a more detailed report available to me?
How do AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional differ from AMB Credit Reports - Insurance Professional (Unabridged)?
Can purchasers of AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional download an updated version of a previously purchased report whenever information changes?
I need just a basic overview of a few companies. Is there an option available that will provide me with a snapshot of an insurer's basic financial information?
What if I need additional data, beyond what's provided by this product? Does A.M. Best offer customized data?
What reports are available under the heading "AMB Credit Reports"?
Currently, A.M. Best offers the following AMB Credit Reports:
Insurance Professional (Unabridged), formerly called Best's Company Reports
Business Professional
Consumer
Banking Professional
Health Care Professional
The reports are identified according to the most typical user of the report. For example, the Business Professional report contains information on insurance companies that would be useful to a professional who interacts with the insurance industry but is not part of it, whereas the Insurance Professional (Unabridged) report is more detailed and presents information that is of value to members of the insurance industry.
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What are AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional?
AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional are individual reports featuring the absolute latest Best's Ratings and analysis available on the thousands of insurers rated by A.M. Best. These real-time reports are geared towards non-insurance professionals and available for property/casualty, life/health and health insurance companies domiciled in the United States.
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How often are these reports published?
AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional are published in real time, so the latest Best's Ratings and financial analysis on the insurer of your choice are always available.
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How can I purchase AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional
You may easily purchase AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional by:
1. Going to http://www.ambest.com and typing the name of the company into the Ratings & Analysis search box at the top of the page, then clicking the Find button.
2. You'll see a list of names relating to the company whose name you typed. Click on the one whose report that you want (we also offer Advanced Search features on this page to help you easily locate the companies that you're looking for).
3. Under the Reports and News heading, click on "AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional." Then click "Buy Now" on the following page. Once you've entered your payment information, a document in HTML format (printable through your Web browser) will be e-mailed to you. You can also view the report online for 14 days from the date of purchase.
You can also order by calling our Customer Service department at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742.
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How much do these reports cost?
A single AMB Credit Report - Business Professional costs $35. However, these reports are available on an unlimited basis to network subscribers of Best's Insurance Reports and Best's Statement File - Global.
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What if I need more in-depth analysis on a particular insurer? Is there a more detailed report available to me?
Yes. AMB Credit Reports -- Insurance Professional (Unabridged) are the most comprehensive individual reports available on companies analyzed and rated by A.M. Best. Each report is an in-depth profile that provides a complete picture of a company's financial strength, including its five-year Best's Rating history. These reports are available on more than:
· 3,400 property/casualty companies (U.S.).
· 2,100 life/health companies (U.S. and HMOs).
· 4,000 international insurers in more than 80 countries.
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How do AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional differ from AMB Credit Reports - Insurance Professional (Unabridged)?
AMB Credit Reports -- Insurance Professional (Unabridged), formerly known as Best's Company Reports, priced at $75, offer the most comprehensive qualitative and quantitative insurance analysis available, tracking an insurer's performance over a five-year period. These in-depth reports are ideal for insurance professionals.
AMB Credit Reports -- Business Professional are available for $35 and are geared to non-insurance professionals who want a sophisticated yet concise profile of an insurer's background. These reports track an insurer's performance over a three-year period.
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Can purchasers of AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional download an updated version of a previously purchased report whenever information changes?
No. However, those who would like to monitor companies on an ongoing basis can purchase Best's Insurance Reports, our flagship product that provides in-depth reports on thousands of insurers. With a subscription, you are entitled to up to 10 updated online AMB Credit Reports - Insurance Professional, A.M. Best's most comprehensive insurer reports, for any insurers listed in the edition purchased. Additionally, all Multiseat and Unlimited subscribers get unlimited online access to AMB Credit Reports - Business Professional.
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I need just a basic overview of a few companies. Is there an option available that will provide me with a snapshot of an insurer's basic financial information?
Yes. Best's Pocket Key Rating Guide is a pocket-size reference that features the current year's Best's Ratings and basic financials for nearly every insurer operating in the U.S. market. All subscribers receive a book, searchable CD-ROM and a subscription to Best's Review magazine.
For four more years of data, you can move up to Best's Key Rating Guide, which offers a total of five years of key financial figures and Best's Ratings for thousands of insurance companies and HMOs -- plus personalized reports that display information on individual companies in a format ideal for presentations. Subscribers to Best's Key Rating Guide also have access to BestAlert Service, A.M. Best's company-tracking and e-mail notification service.
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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 the abilities of Best's Custom Products and Services Department. You can specify data items, industry segments, geographic regions, data years (more than 25 years of data are available) and other criteria you wish to purchase for review. Our Custom Data analysts will work closely with you to determine what information best suits your needs, as well as to determine the appropriate application method for your technical environment. For more information, call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5383.
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