Dan Hofmeister, CFA, FRM, CAIA, CPCU – Associate Director at AM Best
Daniel Hofmeister is an Associate Director at AM Best, where he leads analytical responsibilities for a diverse portfolio of global insurance and reinsurance companies.
Based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Hofmeister plays a key role in evaluating financial strength, market positioning, and risk exposure across the sector. He also provides mentorship to junior analysts and contributes to AM Best’s flagship publications, including the annual Global Reinsurance Report.
As an Associate Director at AM Best, I play a key role in evaluating and analyzing the financial strength of insurance and reinsurance companies worldwide. With a strong foundation in risk assessment, market trends, and regulatory insights, I conduct in-depth credit ratings and provide guidance to junior analysts.
Over more than a decade at AM Best, Hofmeister has advanced from Financial Analyst to Senior Analyst and now Associate Director. His expertise includes financial modeling, capital adequacy assessment, regulatory analysis, and industry benchmarking. He regularly authors reports and serves on specialized committees that focus on investment trends and risk management.
My expertise spans financial modeling, capital adequacy assessments, and industry benchmarking, ensuring that stakeholders have the critical insights needed to make informed decisions. Passionate about the intersection of data, analytics, and risk management, I thrive in delivering comprehensive evaluations that shape the insurance sector’s stability and growth.
Hofmeister holds a BS in Finance from Penn State University and has earned several prestigious designations: CFA Charterholder, FRM, CAIA, and CPCU. He also holds credentials such as the Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) and Associate in Claims (AIC).
Committed to excellence, I collaborate with a talented team of professionals at AM Best, leveraging my analytical skills to uphold the highest standards in financial ratings and research.
Outside his professional work, Hofmeister has been an active fundraiser with THON since 2009, supporting pediatric cancer research and treatment. His combination of analytical expertise, leadership, and commitment to industry research has made him a respected figure in the insurance ratings and financial analysis community.
CFA Charterholder, FRM, CAIA charterholder and CPCU charterholder.
