Published: November 19, 2009
A.M. Best Releases Special Report on Liquidity Analysis
OLDWICK, N.J. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - A.M. Best Co. has released a special report titled, "Liquidity
Analysis in the Context of a Global Recession," which describes how A.M.
Best evaluates liquidity risk during a period of economic turmoil. This
document is available at http://www3.ambest.com/bestweek/bestweekreports.asp?rt=ir.
The purpose of liquidity analysis is to compare the funding needs of all
obligations likely to come due over the short term with probable
near-term cash resources. An issuer-by-issuer approach is vital,
entailing a careful review of liquidity sources and uses, near-term
market conditions and contingency plans in anticipation of adverse
events. This special report highlights key risk metrics related to cash
flows and liquidity, as well as summarizes how liquidity, capital
adequacy and financial flexibility interrelate within the rating
analysis.
Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit
rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care
service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and
health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.
A.M. Best Company
Rating Criteria:
Stefan
Holzberger, CPA, 908-439-2200, ext. 5699
stefan.holzberger@ambest.com
or
Ed
Easop, 908-439-2200, ext. 5781
edward.easop@ambest.com
or
Public
Relations:
Jim Peavy, 908-439-2200, ext. 5644
james.peavy@ambest.com
or
Rachelle
Morrow, 908-439-2200, ext. 5378
rachelle.morrow@ambest.com
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