AM Best Introduces US Life Version of Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio Model Product
- July 13, 2026 11:12 AM (EDT)
//BestWire// - AM Best has launched a new subscription for the Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR) Model product, offering access to a capital model for life insurers.
“We are excited to expand the BCAR Model product line,” said Adriana Franco, vice president of product strategy at AM Best. “This new subscription option helps customers assess risk-adjusted capitalization levels under changing conditions for life insurance companies.
“Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio Model – Life, US joins Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio Model – P/C, US as part of our recently launched online platform. We also offer Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio Model – Global, which is designed for the international market,” said Franco.
Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio depicts the quantitative relationship between an insurer's balance sheet and its operating risks. The BCAR Model products let you evaluate an insurer's capitalization and risk profile using a model consistent with the methodology used by AM Best analysts, capturing the combined impact of financial risks associated with adverse market conditions.
For more details, visit the product information page or contact Business Development at sales@ambest.com.
AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City.