A.M. Best Announces a Distribution Agreement with NewsStand Inc. to Deliver Digital Subscriptions of Bests Review Magazine

A.M. Best Co. announces a distribution agreement with NewsStand Inc. (www.NewsStand.com) to deliver online digital subscriptions of Bests Review®—the insurance industrys most influential publication.

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CONTACTS:   Bests Review            NewsStand, Inc.
Marilyn Ostermiller         Vicki Newton
      (908) 439-2200, ext. 5562      (512) 334-5127
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A.M. Best Announces a Distribution Agreement with NewsStand Inc. to Deliver Digital Subscriptions of Bests Review Magazine

OLDWICK, N.J., January 7, 2003—A.M. Best Co. announces a distribution agreement with NewsStand Inc. (www.NewsStand.com) to deliver online digital subscriptions of Bests Review®—the insurance industrys most influential publication. This powerful digital delivery solution makes it possible for individual purchasers or subscribers to download entire monthly issues of Bests Review in its original print format with the added convenience of reading the issue offline—anytime, anywhere. Bests Review via NewsStand is an ideal solution for international customers and business travelers who will benefit from having access to the entire magazine in its familiar format without being connected to the Internet to read it.
Best's Review covers insurance industry news and emerging trends with monthly insights that are indispensable for the insurance professional. The Bests Review staff of professional journalists is committed to covering every aspect of the industry from interviews with industry leaders to stories on federal and legislative activities that affect the industry. Statistical Studies prepared by A.M. Best analysts are also included, along with a Ratings Monitor section, which provides updates to Bests Ratings. Each monthly issue is divided into four main categories to help readers zero in on their primary interests, from valuable insights in the industry strategies and technology sections to insurer-specific issues in the Property/Casualty and Life/Health sections.
Aside from enjoying the magazine in its familiar format, readers who access Bests Review via NewsStand also benefit from: fast download speeds, one click jumps to the
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NewsStand Inc. is a digital/electronic partner for premier publishers of newspapers, magazines and printed media. NewsStands digital delivery solution makes it possible for subscribers to download via the Internet an entire publication in its traditional print format with the additional convenience to read offline anytime or anywhere. NewsStand not only offers an entirely new reading experience for an ‘information hungry global community, but also creates innovative marketing opportunities for both publishers and advertisers. Publications delivered by NewsStand are in demand by paying customers in more than 100 countries.
The availability of Best's Review on NewsStand represents an initial step by A.M. Best to expand its digital offerings of online publications via a variety of sources, including direct from A.M. Best.
For more information or to subscribe, visit http://www.ambest.com/newsstand.html or call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742 to speak with a Customer Service representative.
A.M. Best Co., established in 1899, is the worlds oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit A.M. Bests Web site at www.ambest.com.
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