AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Old United Life Insurance Company
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of
The ratings of OUL reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also reflect the implicit support of the greater organization, particularly from
OUL’s balance sheet strength assessment is driven by favorable risk-adjusted capitalization being at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), bolstered further by strong liquidity metrics. The company has a record of consistently profitable operating results, driven by both underwriting and investment incomes with a notable improvement in portfolio yield for 2023, due to the rise in interest rates having a positive impact on the company’s short-term holdings, which represent nearly half of all invested assets. The company benefits from the implicit support of the greater organization and being affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., its ultimate parent.
OUL writes credit life and credit accident and health insurance primarily to affiliated automobile dealerships owned by
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