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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLDWICK - APRIL 21, 2017 02:25 PM (EDT)
A.M. Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb+” of Equitable Life & Casualty Insurance Company (Equitable Life & Casualty) (Salt Lake City, UT).
This rating action follows the approval by the Utah Department of Insurance of the sale of Equitable Life & Casualty to SILAC, LLC. A.M. Best expects to resolve the under review with developing implications status following discussions with the senior management team regarding Equitable Life & Casualty’s strategic and capital plans going forward.
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