OLDWICK, N.J., Nov 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “aa-” from “aa” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) for the core life insurance subsidiaries of Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF), which consist of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Sun Life), ...Read More
Originally published November 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM | Page modified November 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM Don’t automatically shred those credit-card offers arriving in your mailbox. They just might contain an attractive rewards program. Card issuers grew stingy with rewards during the credit crunch and while they waited to see how much federal legislation ...Read More
Originally published November 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM | Page modified November 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM Don’t automatically shred those credit-card offers arriving in your mailbox. They just might contain an attractive rewards program. Card issuers grew stingy with rewards during the credit crunch and while they waited to see how much federal legislation ...Read More
HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company Limited (ADIC) (China). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The rating affirmations reflect ADIC’s solid risk-adjusted capitalization and improved operating performance. ...Read More
HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company Limited (ADIC) (China). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The rating affirmations reflect ADIC’s solid risk-adjusted capitalization and improved operating performance. ...Read More
Dear Liz: A large safe containing our passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, checks and credit cards was stolen from our home several days ago. We notified our bank and credit card companies. Is there an advantage to requesting new Social Security numbers? If we do this, would it affect our credit in any way? ...Read More
Dear Liz: A large safe containing our passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, checks and credit cards was stolen from our home several days ago. We notified our bank and credit card companies. Is there an advantage to requesting new Social Security numbers? If we do this, would it affect our credit in any way? ...Read More
November 23, 2011 | A.M. Best Company, Inc. Ronald J Panko Source: A.M. Best Company, Inc. A.M. Best Co. is updating its methodology for alternative risk transfer vehicles, including captive insurers, in a criteria report supplementing the Rating Captives section of Best’s Credit Rating Methodology — Global Life and Non-Life Insurance Edition. The new methodology ...Read More
The Black Friday mayhem is only days away… which plastic will give you the most bang for your buck in the department stores this Friday? Great question. I’d recommend a solid cash back rewards card, or airline miles card. You can see a cool looking ranking of my current favorite offers and the best credit ...Read More
The Black Friday mayhem is only days away… which plastic will give you the most bang for your buck in the department stores this Friday? Great question. I’d recommend a solid cash back rewards card, or airline miles card. You can see a cool looking ranking of my current favorite offers and the best credit ...Read More