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Weiss Ratings Upgrades 12 Life & Annuity Insurers; Downgrades 10

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 9:37am

JUPITER, Florida (January 30, 2013)—Weiss Ratings upgraded the financial strength ratings of 12 life and annuity insurance companies and downgraded 10 based on its analysis of third quarter 2012 results. Weiss, the nation’s leading independent provider of bank, credit union and insurance company ratings, analyzed 823 life and annuity insurers. Weiss Ratings Scale: A=Excellent, B=Good, …

Weiss Ratings Upgrades 1,814 Banks; Downgrades 350

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 9:33am

JUPITER, Florida (January 16, 2013)—In a sign that the U.S. banking industry continues to improve, Weiss Ratings upgraded the financial strength ratings of 1,814 banks, while downgrading only 350 based on its analysis of third quarter 2012 results. Weiss, the nation’s leading independent provider of bank, credit union and insurance company ratings, analyzed over 7,200 …

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  • Weiss Group Press Releases

    Weiss Ratings Upgrades 12 Life & Annuity Insurers; Downgrades 10 January 30, 2013
    Weiss Ratings Upgrades 1,814 Banks; Downgrades 350 January 16, 2013
    Weiss Ratings Upgrades 33 Health Insurer Ratings; Downgrades 22 November 20, 2012
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    Weiss Ratings Upgrades 16 Life & Annuity Insurers; Downgrades Nine October 25, 2012

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