Best's Review Spotlights Insurers’ Financial Strength Milestones

• August 04, 2026 10:10 AM (EDT)

    

//BestWire// - The August issue of Best’s Review features insurers that have maintained a Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A or higher across 50-, 75- and 100-year milestones. Of the 207 insurers on the list, five have recently hit the 100-year mark. Read more in “Standing the Test of Time – 2026 Edition”.

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Best’s Review is AM Best’s monthly insurance magazine, covering emerging issues and trends and evaluating their impact on the marketplace. Access it here.

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