Press Release: AM Best Reaffirms Excellent Credit Rating of Eastern Dentists Insurance Company
Westborough, MA, April 30, 2026 — Effective April 15, 2026, AM Best has reaffirmed Eastern Dentists Insurance Company’s (EDIC) Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook. EDIC, domiciled in Burlington, Vermont, is a leading dental professional liability insurer created and governed by dentists, for dentists. AM Best’s rating reflects EDIC’s excellent financial strength and claims paying ability. AM Best credit ratings serve as independent evaluations of an insurer’s financial stability and its ability to meet ongoing policy and contractual obligations, offering a trusted benchmark for both consumers and industry professionals.
“We are pleased that AM Best continues to recognize EDIC’s prudent financial management and commitment to its policyholders,” said Dr. Stephen McKenna, Chairman of the Board of EDIC.
In its report, AM Best stated that the latest rating decision was based in part on EDIC’s financial strength at the highest level as “strongest,” organic surplus growth through earnings, favorable loss reserve development as reported in each of the prior ten years, and high quality of capital. The report also notes EDIC’s strong, seasoned management team with significant industry experience specific to MPL and dentistry.
About EDIC – Founded in 1992, Eastern Dentists Insurance Company (EDIC) is a mutual-based company located in Westborough, MA governed by dentists and owned by dental policyholders. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the field of dentistry as well as our dental institutions and students. The company has grown to include thousands of dental colleagues in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, and Indiana. For more information, visit EDIC’s website at www.edic.com.
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