AM Best: L/A, Health Reinsurers Remain Well Capitalized Despite Elevated Mortality Rates

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The life and annuity and health reinsurance segments suffered in 2021 due to adverse mortality trends driven by COVID-19, but the impact on profits varied, said AM Best Director Doniella Pliss and Senior Director Michael Porcelli.

 

AM Best: World's 50 Largest Reinsurers List Reveals Continuity Among Top Three

A solely focused life reinsurer breaks into the top five of the annual list for the first time, said Clare Finnegan, senior financial analyst, AM Best, referencing a new Best’s Market Segment Report.
 

AM Best: Marketing Cost of Capital Challenges Reinsurers Despite Improvements in South Asia

Inflationary pressures may diminish the underwriting improvements made by South and Southeast Asian reinsurers, said Kanika Thukral, senior financial analyst, AM Best, referencing a new Best's Special Report.
 

AM Best: Dedicated Reinsurance Capital Grew Nearly 10% in 2021

Traditional reinsurance capacity is projected to fall in 2022 as third-party capital holds steady, said AM Best Senior Financial Analyst Dan Hofmeister.

 

AM Best: Asia-Pacific Reinsurers Delivered Stable Performances Amid Growing Competition and Uncertainty

Major Asia-Pacific reinsurers continued to deliver stable operating ratios and return on equity in 2021, compared with global peers, said AM Best Senior Director, Analytics, Christie Lee, referencing a new Best's Special Report.
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