AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company’s New Surplus Notes
AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) to the recently announced
The proceeds from this debt issuance are expected to be used to cover general business purposes. Mass Mutual’s proforma adjusted financial leverage of 3.8% and unadjusted financial leverage of 18.5%, as calculated by AM Best, and interest coverage are adequate, and are in line with the company’s current ratings.
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