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AM Best Named ‘Rating Agency of the Year’ at 2026 Insurance Insider US Honors

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OCTOBER 02, 2026 08:57 AM (EDT)

AM Best Named 'Rating Agency of the Year' at 2026 Insurance Insider US Honors

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OLDWICK - OCTOBER 02, 2026 08:57 AM (EDT)
AM Best was named "Rating Agency of the Year" at the Insurance Insider US Honors event on Sept. 30, 2026, in New York City. Accepting the award was James Gillard, president of AM Best Rating Services.

According to the judges' comments, the Insurance Insider US award recognizes AM Best's rigorous ratings analysis, forward-looking perspective that supports (re)insurers and consistent engagement with the market, as well as its singular focus on insurance, among other factors.

Of the award, Gillard said: "We view our purpose as strengthening the financial solvency, stability and sustainability of the insurance industry in support of economic growth and the well-being of all stakeholders, and so this award reflects our contribution and commitment to the market and the hard work and dedication of our analytic and support teams in the United States and around the world."

More information about the awards event can be found at www.insuranceinsiderus.com. Insurance Insider US reports on the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry and is part of Insider International Limited.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City.
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