Best's Insurance Reports(R) 2006 Edition Offers Detailed Analysis on Thousands of Insurers.

OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has released the 2006 editions of Best's Insurance Reports - Life/Health and Property/Casualty - United States & Canada. This standard-setting financial resource provides in-depth analysis and commentary on thousands of U.S. and Canadian insurance companies.

The Best's Insurance Reports series was first published more than a century ago and continues to provide the most comprehensive insurance company information available. This multi-component service includes, in addition to the CD-ROM, a printed edition featuring slightly condensed reports and online access to updated data and news. Also, all network subscribers now have access to a new online search feature that lets them easily perform searches across industries.

Each report provides A.M. Best's complete analysis of an insurer's financial strength, including the Best's Rating and Rating Rationale; Financial Size Category designation and Best's Profitability, Leverage and Liquidity tests; financial statement items such as net premiums written; business review; and management and contact information.

Subscribers can download up to 10 real-time Best's Company Reports for any insurers listed in the publication at no extra cost, with 33% off the price of any additional reports. Multiple-user licensees receive unlimited access to the latest reports.

Single-seat subscribers are also entitled to 30% off the cost of Historical Best's Company Reports, available in print or online at www.ambest.com/ratings, dating back five years, while purchasers of unlimited subscriptions receive access to these reports at no additional cost.

All purchases include a one-year subscription to Best's Review,(R) A.M. Best's award-winning magazine, featuring insightful industry coverage. Also included is access to the BestDirect(R) company-tracking and e-mail notification service. For an additional cost, Full Service subscribers also receive a one-year subscription to BestWeek,(R) which provides weekly, daily and real-time news and access to archived articles from all A.M. Best news publications.

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A.M. Best Co., established in 1899, is the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit A.M. Best's Web site at www.ambest.com.