U.S. surplus lines remain solid despite soft market.(By the Numbers)(Statistical data)(Company rankings)

Best's Review, December, 2007

U.S. insurers' surplus lines maintained adequate pricing in 2006, aided by the fact that catastrophe-exposed coastal property remained a notable exception to the property/casualty market's softening rates. The findings are in A.M. Best's 2007 Special Report, Surplus Lines Insurers Weather Soft Market with Profits Intact. A.M. Best expects continued positive underwriting returns for surplus lines.

U.S. Surplus Lines--Top 10 Groups (2006)

Ranked by 2006 direct premiums written

($ Thousands)

Direct Total Surplus

Premiums Lines Market

Rank Group Name Written Share

1 American International Group...

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