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SPECIAL REPORT | CAPITAL AND SURPLUS

Special Report: P/C and Health Insurers Exceed Cost of Capital; Life Insurers Narrowly Miss

P/C insurers continued an upward trend of returns, while health and L/A segments were challenged.

English | Data

May 11, 2026 - 5 Pages

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MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | ITALY
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Italy Non-Life Insurance
AM Best is maintaining its outlook for Italy’s non-life insurance segment and expects gross written premium to continue on a steady growth trend during 2026 across all lines of business.
English
May 11, 2026 - 4 Pages

Market Segment Report: Challenges Persist for the MPL Market; Insurers Focus on Pricing Integrity and Strategic Risk Management

MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Market Segment Report: Challenges Persist for the MPL Market; Insurers Focus on Pricing Integrity and Strategic Risk Management
MPL insurers have generated underwriting losses for over a decade, owing to increased loss severity, spotlighting a focus on governance and risk management.
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May 06, 2026 - 19 Pages

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MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | SPAIN
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Spain Life Insurance
AM Best is maintaining its outlook for Spain’s life insurance at Stable as it continues to shift towards capital-light products, while traditional savings business remains sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
English
May 05, 2026 - 4 Pages

SPECIAL REPORT | RISK BASED CAPITAL
Special Report: Life/Annuity Balance Sheet Strength Driven by More Than Just BCAR
Risk-based capital asset risk increases as companies shift to annuities.
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May 05, 2026 - 5 Pages

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MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | FRANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: France Life Insurance
AM Best is maintaining its outlook for France’s life insurance segment at Stable as it expects the segment to report further growth in 2026, reflecting continued policyholder interest in savings offerings tied to positive interest rates.
English | French
Apr 28, 2026 - 5 Pages

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Analytical Briefings

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AM Best’s Briefing – DUAEs: Europe’s MGAs – Catalysts for Change
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AM Best’s Briefing – Global Reinsurance: January 1 Renewals and 2026 Market Outlook Updates
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