AM Best Insurance Ratings News and Credit Updates

  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 02.07.2026
Southern Vanguard ratings placed under review as Topa Insurance deal moves forward
Southern Vanguard Insurance Company faces a ratings review after a planned acquisition reshapes its ownership structure and expansion path. The review is tied to a deal involving Topa Insurance ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 02.07.2026
Quasar Insurance issuer credit rating upgraded by AM Best
The rating action strengthens Quasar Insurance Company’s credit profile while keeping its financial strength assessment unchanged. The Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based insurer retains a ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 01.07.2026
Motors Insurance credit ratings affirmed by AM Best with stable outlook
Motors Insurance Company Limited retains its A- financial strength rating and "a-" long-term issuer credit rating as its UK auto warranty business remains a key contributor to revenue. The stable ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 01.07.2026
Motors Insurance credit ratings affirmed by AM Best with stable outlook
Motors Insurance Company Limited retains its core insurer credit ratings as its UK auto warranty business continues to show steady underwriting performance and capital strength. The affirmations ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 01.07.2026
Capstone Specialty Insurance receives AM Best credit ratings after State National pool inclusion
Capstone Specialty Insurance Company is entering 2026 with new financial ratings tied to its role within State National Group's existing underwriting structure. The insurer receives an A financial ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 30.06.2026
California insurance commissioner race centers on market overhaul, wildfire resilience
California's race for insurance commissioner is focusing on how the next regulator would respond to property market strain, consumer service gaps and wildfire-related affordability pressures. ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 26.06.2026
Berkshire Hathaway remains top U.S. medical liability writer as premiums dip
The U.S. medical professional liability insurance market expands in 2025 even as the largest carrier records a slight decline in direct premiums written. Berkshire Hathaway Insurance keeps the ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 26.06.2026
AM Best upgrades W. R. Berkley and subsidiaries ratings, revises outlooks to stable
Improved underwriting performance and sustained capital growth are supporting higher credit assessments across W. R. Berkley’s insurance operations and debt stack. The rating actions cover the ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 26.06.2026
AM Best cuts Star Mutual ratings, keeps negative outlook
Star Mutual Risk Retention Group faces weaker credit assessments as rapid premium expansion continues to outpace capital growth and strain balance sheet metrics. The downgrade also reflects ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 26.06.2026
AM Best cuts Star Mutual ratings, keeps negative outlook
Star Mutual Risk Retention Group faces lower credit ratings as rapid premium expansion continues to outpace capital growth and weigh on its balance sheet strength. The downgrade also reflects ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 25.06.2026
AM Best affirms USAA ratings with stable outlook
The latest rating action reinforces United Services Automobile Association's standing across its insurance and capital markets entities as it continues to report stronger underwriting and ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 25.06.2026
USAA ratings affirmed by AM Best with stable outlook
The latest rating action keeps USAA and its main insurance subsidiaries at the top end of AM Best's scale, underscoring the group's financial resilience and operating improvement. The decision ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 24.06.2026
Mercury General notes receive AM Best bbb rating
Mercury General Corporation's new $525 million senior unsecured notes carry a stable outlook as the insurer refinances part of its debt stack. The notes, which pay 6.25% and mature in June 2036, ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 24.06.2026
Mercury General notes receive AM Best bbb rating after $525 million debt issue
Mercury General Corporation secures a new credit assessment for its latest debt issuance as the insurer refinances existing obligations and manages near-term funding needs. The new senior ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 18.06.2026
TIAA surplus notes receive aa rating from AM Best
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America has secured an aa long-term issue credit rating for its $2 billion surplus notes due 2056, with a stable outlook. The issuance supports ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 18.06.2026
Independence Pet remains No. 3 in U.S. pet insurance as premiums jump 79.9%
The U.S. pet insurance market continues to expand in 2025, with leading writers posting higher premium volumes and shifting market shares. Independence Pet Insurance Group strengthens its position ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 18.06.2026
AM Best expands takaful industry profile with 2026 London summit role
The global takaful sector gathers in London from 30 June 2026 to 2 July 2026 for the 14th annual International Takaful Summit, where AM Best is taking both speaking and sponsorship roles. The ...