Outstanding results amid turmoil

Article Abstract:

Insurance executives are currently faced with the challenge of upholding underwriting discipline and producing respectable operating returns in light of today's extreme capitalization, increasing competition and heightened customer expectations. Large insurers, headed by Winterthur Swiss, Travelers and Zurich, have expanded their financial service capacities through major acquisition and merger activities in 1997. Insurance companies are advised to keep in step with current information technology trends which are reshaping traditional distribution methods to avoid falling behind in the property and casualty insurance industry.

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Insurance agents, brokers, & service, Insurance Agents & Brokers, Insurance Management, Methods, Finance, Services, Insurance, Insurance brokers, Winterthur Schweizerische Versicherungs Gesellschaft, Zurich American Insurance Co., Travelers/Aetna Property Casualty Corp.

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Best's Rating Changes

Article Abstract:

A summary of Best's Rating Changes, changes to the ratings of property/casualty insurers, is presented. The ratings are an update of information that appeared in the December 1998 Best's Review. The ratings are an abridged version of Best's Rating Monitor, which includes both ratings and the supporting rationales behind the ratings.

United States, Financial analysis, Property and casualty insurance industry

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Best's rating updates

Article Abstract:

Best's Rating Updates, a listing of all current insurance company rating activity, is presented. The directory includes the rating action, Best's rating, and the rating release dates. A glossary that defines Best's ratings, rating modifiers and financial performance ratings also is included.

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