Best's Library Center

Best's Library Center
A.M. Best's comprehensive insurance information solution

Introducing A.M. Best's cost-effective, Web-based solution for your insurance information resource needs---available exclusively to public and academic libraries.

Best's Library Center is a valuable resource to a wide range of library patrons/students. Add this valuable resource to your library today!

Best's Library Center is a valuable resource for a wide range of library patrons/students, such as:

An insurance consumer researching a carrier
Someone preparing for a career in insurance or financial services
Students, teachers and more!

Best's Library Center brings you A.M. Best's premier analytical resource: Best's Insurance Reports --- Online-P/C & L/H, U.S./Canada, and Non-U.S.

Best's Insurance Reports is the ultimate resource for insurance company research. It provides in-depth reports on thousands of U.S., Canadian and Non-U.S. insurers, reinsurers and groups. Best's Insurance Reports provides access to the insurer information visitors to your library may need.

Best's Insurance Reports provides in-depth reports on thousands of U.S., Canadian and Non-U.S. insurers,
reinsurers and groups.

Best's Insurance Reports features:

In-depth reports containing financial data, ratings and expert analysis of individual insurance companies
A company's Best's Credit Rating in real time
25 years of rating history and a Corporate Structure reference.
A.M. Best's in-depth commentary on a company's operating methods and management philosophy
Historical archive of AMB Credit Reports
Principal officers, company name and address information
Financial Size Category
Research a company's background with information on mergers, domiciliary changes, suspended and/or surrendered licenses, name changes and liquidations going back to 1819 with Best's Corporate Changes and Retirements database
Rating Rationale, which explains the factors considered in assigning the rating
Key Financial Indicators, including statutory data and performance ratios
Business Review that can include when a company was incorporated, its ownership characteristics, what lines of business it writes, etc.
Financial Performance Review that analyzes profitability, underwriting experience and investments
Capitalization analysis, including capital generation, quality of surplus, leverage analysis and loss reserve and reinsurance analysis
Liquidity and cash flow analysis
Management information and company history
Financial statement information such as balance sheet, summary of operations and income statement

The Center offers:

IP authentication for easy access by library patrons.
No need for individual logins, passwords or verification.
Remote online user access through your secure university library (available to academic libraries only).
A printed two-volume set of the Best's Insurance Reports (Property/Casualty or Life/Health only) for each edition purchased.

Best's Library Center also gives your patrons access to the following resources:

Best's Corporate Changes and Retirements
Best's Review
Best's Insurance News & Analysis (Full News Service Level only)
AMB Credit Reports (Business Professional)

Ready to add this valuable resource to your library? Call us today at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5311, for pricing and details.