A.M. Best Withdraws and Consolidates Certain Methodologies

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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has removed the methodology, Analyzing Securities Issued Under the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program since the Capital Purchase Program is no longer being utilized by insurance companies rated by A.M. Best.

In addition, the following three life/health methodologies have been consolidated into Understanding BCAR for Life and Health Insurers (September 20, 2011):

BCAR for Life and Health Insurers - Model Update 2006 (February 12, 2007)
Update to BCAR for Life & Health Insurers (April 3, 2008)
Review of BCAR Treatment for XXX Captives (November 13, 2006)

A listing of all current methodologies can be found at www.ambest.com/ratings/methodology.

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A.M. Best Co.
Duncan McColl, CFA, 908-439-2200, ext. 5826
Manager, Rating Criteria
duncan.mccoll@ambest.com
or
Michelle Baurkot, ARe, ARM, 908-439-2200, ext. 5507
Assistant Vice President
michelle.baurkot@ambest.com
or
Carole Lovell, 908-439-2200, ext. 5445
Public Relations Associate
carole.lovell@ambest.com
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Jim Peavy, 908-439-2200, ext. 5644
Assistant Vice President, Public Relations
james.peavy@ambest.com