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Peer Comparison: A Global Recession And Uncertain Policy Reforms Leave U.S. Public Health Insurers Feeling Ill Sep 09
Standard & Poors, Sep 2009
Abstract
In all of Standard & Poor's Ratings Services rating reviews, we assess both absolute as well as relative metrics to develop our rating opinion. Several times a year, Standard & Poor's life and health insurance group reviews groups of peer insurance companies to assess and compare their financial and structural strengths. Viewing companies comparatively enables some of their subtle distinctions to be brought to light and then clarified, which in turn permits us to tighten and refine our ongoing assessments of their credit worthiness and performance. We rate numerous U.S. public health insurance groups that provide managed care and personal health insurance as well as more specialized services, such as dental plans and behavioral health coverage. This review analyzes seven...
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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