AM Best Removes From Under Review With Developing Implications, Affirms Credit Ratings of Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. (Madison National) (Madison, WI). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The ratings reflect Madison National’s 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.

These rating actions follow the closing of Horace Mann Educators Corporation’s (Horace Mann) acquisition of Madison National. The acquisition was funded with cash and draw-down on the company’s revolving credit facility. The acquisition is accretive to Horace Mann and enhances Horace Mann’s supplemental insurance line to offer group products, including short- and long-term group disability and group life, and expands Horace Mann’s reach into to new distribution channels.

AM Best has analyzed the financial statements of Madison National and has assessed its risk-adjusted capitalization position as being in the strongest category, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The company’s capital position has benefited from historically profitable operating performance. While it is anticipated that the acquisition will have a positive impact on Madison National’s ratings, further integration will need to take place before these benefits are realized. AM Best will continue to monitor the company and the ongoing integration efforts.

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