Major Rating Factors:
                     Fair overall results on stability tests (3.0 on a scale of 0 to 10) including fair financial strength of affiliated Optimum Group Inc and weak results on operational trends. Good overall profitability (6.1). Return on equity has been low, averaging 1.2%. Strong capitalization (9.5) based on excellent risk adjusted capital (severe loss scenario). 
                
            
                    Other Rating Factors:
                     High quality investment portfolio (9.2). Excellent Liquidity (10.0). 
                
            
                    Stability Factors:
                    
			A - Financial problems or weaknesses of a parent or affiliate company.
			D - Limited diversification of general business, policy, and/or investment risk.
			T - Significant trends in critical asset, liability, income or expense items.
                    
                
            
                    Principal Lines of Business:
                    Other (100%)
                
            
                    Licensed in:
                    AZ, AR, MS, MO, NM, OK, TX
                
            Investments
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                Cash
                    
                CMO & Structured Securities
                    
                Other Investment Grade Bonds
                    
                Non-Investment Grade Bonds
                    
                Common & Preferred Stock
                    
                Mortgages in Good Standing
                    
                Non-Performing Mortgages
                    
                Real Estate
                    
                Other Investments
                    
                Investments in Affiliates
                    
                Corporate Info
    Group Affiliation
        Optimum Group Inc
    Investment Rating
        
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    Company Address
        
                
                     1345 River Bend Drive Ste 100 
DALLAS, TX 75247
    DALLAS, TX 75247
Phone Number
        (214) 528-2020
    NAIC Number
          65960
    Website
        
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