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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.

English | Data | Video

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

SPECIAL REPORT | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Special Report: Artificial Intelligence Appears to be Ready, But Most Insurers Are Not
AM Best’s recent AI survey evaluates the industry’s position on strategy and implementation.
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Apr 27, 2026 - 10 Pages

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MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Australia’s Non-Life Insurance Segment: Navigating Growth in a Volatile Landscape
The non-life segment remains the dominant force in Australia’s insurance industry.
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Video
Apr 20, 2026 - 8 Pages

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AM Best’s Briefing – Health: Medicare Advantage – Challenges and Opportunities
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AM Best TV Research Videos

AM Best: US Medical Professional Liability Premium Growth Slows Further
May 06, 2026

AM Best: Artificial Intelligence Appears to Be Ready, but Most Insurers Are Not
May 06, 2026

AM Best: Australia’s Non-Life Insurance Segment – Navigating Growth in a Volatile Landscape
Apr 30, 2026

AM Best’s Creedy-Smith: Expectations Are Increasing That ECB Will Raise Interest Rates at Least Once in 2026
Apr 27, 2026

AM Best: Market Segment Outlook – Japan Life Insurance Segment
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