AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of Armed Forces Insurance Exchange

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Armed Forces Insurance Exchange (AFIE) (Leavenworth, KS). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative. Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn the ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.

The ratings reflect AFIE’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.

The negative rating outlooks reflect AM Best’s concern regarding the exchange’s continued adverse operating results that have resulted in declining balance sheet strength. While AFIE’s surplus grew slightly as of the first quarter due to non-recurring debt forgiveness, its ongoing operating results remain challenged.

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