Morningstar, Inc. (MORN), Moody’s Corporation (MCO) Among The 10 Largest Credit Rating Agencies In The World

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No.5 A.M. Best

Founded in 1899, A.M. Best is probably one of the oldest credit ratings agencies in the industry. Its main purpose is to provide credit ratings for the insurance industry. It issues in-depth reports and financial strength ratings about insurance companies, and its main publication and database, Best’s Insurance Reports, provides the largest coverage of insurers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and worldwide of any interactive rating organization.

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