A.M. Best Company's Industry Research:
Statistical Studies and Special Reports
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A.M. Best's exclusive Statistical Studies and Special Reports provide an in-depth look at the trends and issues facing the insurance industry through research and analysis compiled from A.M. Best's proprietary database. In 2010, A.M. Best published 112 studies and reports, for a combined value of over $18,000. While these studies and reports can be purchased individually (see below), free access to all studies and reports is included with a subscription to Best's Insurance News & Analysis.
Statistical Studies are data-driven analytical reviews of top-line insurance topics. The studies are based on data A.M. Best collects from insurer statement filings with state insurance departments. These filings include data on assets, liabilities, capital and surplus, and other typical balance sheet items. An A.M. Best Rating Analyst reviews the data and provides a brief analysis of one aspect concerning the insurance industry. The goal is to provide a numeric picture of the topic from which readers can draw their own conclusions.
Special Reports are in-depth analytical reports that tend to focus on larger industry issues, such as trends in global reinsurance or rising medical costs; they establish and communicate A.M. Best's opinion or position. More emphasis is placed on interpreting the data and drawing conclusions that insurance executives can use to make better decisions. They often contain data that is more focused on the industry as a whole, rather than individual companies.
Gain unlimited access to these studies and reports, as well as A.M. Best's news services, when you subscribe to Best's Insurance News & Analysis.
Non-subscribers can purchase reports and studies individually from the BestWeek Web site or by calling Customer Service at (800) 424-2378 or (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742. (Prices vary depending on the length of the study or report.)
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- View a list of recent Statistical Studies available for purchase.
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