A.M. Best Releases Criteria: A.M. Best’s Stress Liquidity Ratio for U.S. Life Insurers

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has released the updated criteria report, “A.M. Best’s Stress Liquidity Ratio for U.S. Life Insurers” (updates version dated Aug.1, 2013). The criteria report was renamed, and was formerly known as “A.M. Best’s Liquidity Model for U.S. Life Insurers.”

The changes to this criteria report are considered non-material, and will not impact ratings. The criteria report was renamed to more accurately reflect the functionality of this tool. A.M. Best’s Stress Liquidity Ratio measures operating company liquidity needs on a short term (30 days) and longer term (6 months to 1-year) basis. All other aspects of A.M. Best’s liquidity review process will remain unchanged.

A copy of this report is available at www.ambest.com/ratings/methodology.

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