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A.M. Best Affirms NEIL's Financial Strength and Issuer Credit Ratings

March 5, 2020

A.M. Best has affirmed the A (excellent) financial strength rating and the A+ long-term issuer credit rating of Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL). Among the positive factors it cited in its rating were NEIL's balance sheet strength, enterprise risk management and management culture. Read More


RAA Praises US Budget Risk Transfer Amendment

March 5, 2020

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) is praising an amendment to a fiscal 2021 US budget document that encourages federal agencies and departments to take advantage of risk transfer options. Read More


Arkansas Statutes' Attractive Features Spur Captive Insurance Growth

March 3, 2020

The attractive features in Arkansas' captive insurance laws are a major factor in the domicile's new formations. Arkansas' captive insurer count may be small compared to some other domiciles, but on a percentage basis, it's rapidly growing. Read More


More Complex D&O Risk Environment Pressures Underwriting Profits

March 3, 2020

A new report from A.M. Best finds that directors and officers (D&O) insurers are facing a more complex risk environment. The report found that D&O insurers' results continue to deteriorate even as they increase premiums to address the changing exposures. Read More


Alabama Legislation Revamps Captive Insurance Statute

February 28, 2020

Legislation approved February 25 by the Alabama House of Representatives would revamp the state's captive insurance company statute in several ways. Read More