Major Rating Factors:
Fair profitability (3.7 on a scale of 0 to 10). Return on equity has been low, averaging -2.6%. Fair overall results on stability tests (4.8). Good quality investment portfolio (5.5) despite substantial holdings of BBB bonds in addition to moderate junk bond exposure. Exposure to mortgages is significant, but the mortgage default rate has been low.
Other Rating Factors:
Strong capitalization (7.3) based on excellent risk adjusted capital (severe loss scenario). Excellent Liquidity (7.7).
Stability Factors:
G - Fast asset or premium growth.
T - Significant trends in critical asset, liability, income or expense items.
Principal Lines of Business:
Group annuities (77.4%), group life (10.1%), ind annuities (4.6%), other (8.0%)
Licensed in:
All states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico