Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Revises Outlook on France’s Non-Life Insurance Segment to Stable from Negative, Reflecting Top-line Growth, Technical Profitability

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AM Best has revised its outlook on France’s non-life insurance segment to stable from negative, reflecting top-line growth supported by rate increases, as well as technical profitability in spite of competitive pressures.

In its new Best’s Market Segment Report, “Market Segment Outlook: France Non-Life Insurance”, AM Best states that it expects that French non-life insurers’ top line will continue to grow over the next 12 months, driven by rate adjustments to offset the impact of continued claims inflation.

James Kenfack, financial analyst at AM Best and one of the authors of the outlook, said, “As a result of these adjustments, the segment’s overall profitability has been restored. Positive rate adjustments are expected to continue in 2026, albeit at a reduced pace.”

Morgane Hillebrandt, associate director, analytics, added, “While France remains a highly competitive mature market, strong discipline, as well as developed risk management and cost controls among French insurers, should help further improve technical margins and sustain profitability.”

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James Kenfack
Financial Analyst

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Morgane Hillebrandt
Associate Director, Analytics

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Edem Kuenyehia
Director, Market Development & Communications

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Source: AM Best