Frequently Asked Questions: Best's Insurance Reports -
United Kingdom (Database)
What is Best's Insurance Reports?
What regions does this product cover?
What types of companies are included in the reports?
How many companies are included?
How will Best's Insurance Reports help me in assessing companies?
What information does each report in Best's Insurance Reports provide?
When is this product published?
What will the CD-ROM format allow me to do?
Why do subscribers to Best's Insurance Reports - United Kingdom (Database) receive unlimited updated online AMB Credit Reports?
How much does Best's Insurance Reports - United Kingdom (Database) cost?
How do I purchase Best's Insurance Reports - United Kingdom (Database)?
Is product training available?
What is BestAlert Service?
What is Best's Insurance Reports?
Best's Insurance Reports is the most complete source of insurance company operating and performance profiles available. Detailed individual credit reports examine thousands of companies and groups, focusing on analysis and data generated by A.M. Best's team of insurance industry analysts and statistical experts. Best's Insurance Reports also contains overall industry reference information and financial rankings.
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What regions does this product cover?
This product provides information about companies in the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey.
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What types of companies are included in the reports?
Companies include Composite, Life and Non-Life insurers, and rated Lloyd's Syndicates.
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How many companies are included?
Best's Insurance Reports United Kingdom (Database) includes reports on more than 675 companies.
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How will Best's Insurance Reports help me in assessing companies?
You'll be able to:
· Evaluate income statements, balance sheets and underwriting experience of primary companies or reinsurers.
· Research a company's operating experience, Best's Rating (or Financial Performance Rating) and trends.
· Investigate the operations and distribution systems of competitors.
· Determine the creditworthiness of insurers (or their corporate structures) associated with securing loans.
· Compare asset allocation, reinsurance arrangements and licensing status among insurance companies.
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What information does each report in Best's Insurance Reports provide?
Each report provides:
· Five years' worth of our exclusive Best's Ratings and current Rating Rationale.
· Best's Financial Size Category designation.
· Best's Profitability, Leverage and Liquidity tests.
· Important financial statement data such as total assets and net premiums written.
· Review of the company's financial performance.
· Company history and management information.
· Full list of states where companies are domiciled or licensed.
· Complete company name and address information.
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When is this product published?
The product is published in the first quarter of the year, with two additional flows.
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What will the CD-ROM format allow me to do?
The CD-ROM format will allow you to quickly locate information, prepare useful reports and identify companies that meet specific criteria. You can search and sort financial and text fields, export data to other packages, customize company lists and link to A.M. Best's Web site for access to the latest Best's Ratings, news and reports.
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Why do subscribers to Best's Insurance Reports - United Kingdom (Database) receive unlimited access to online AMB Credit Reports?
Because we wanted to give subscribers the ability to stay current for all of the companies that they follow. The updated CD-ROMs routinely contain hundreds of updated reports, but sometimes a subscriber needs a report that is current to the minute.
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How much does Best's Insurance Reports - United Kingdom (Database) cost?
For pricing information, please call Sales Support at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5803. In Europe, please call +44 (0)20 7626 6264.
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How do I purchase Best's Insurance Reports - United Kingdom (Database)?
Call Sales Support at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5803. In Europe, please call +44 (0)20 7626 6264. You can also e-mail us at sales@ambest.com for more information.
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Is product training available?
Yes. A.M. Best offers a variety of training workshops for our online and CD-ROM-based products. You'll become familiar with product features, learn to navigate through the various screens and discover time-saving tips and shortcuts. To register for training or to arrange a session at your site, please call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5115. Or e-mail training@ambest.com.
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What is BestAlert Service?
BestAlert Service is the notification and tracking system offered to customers of select A.M. Best products. Registered customers can track and receive notice of selected insurance companies' rating changes, related news and other company-specific information.
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