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A.M. Best Rating
Rating Remains A (Excellent)
A.M. Best Company affirmed the financial strength rating of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield as A (Excellent) in 2011. A.M.
Best stated that the rating outlook is stable.
A rating from A.M. Best represents an independent opinion from the leading provider of insurer ratings of a company’s
financial strength and ability to meet its obligations to policyholders.
Rating Rationale
A.M. Best based its rating on Arkansas Blue Cross':
- Leading market share;
- Considerable capital strength;
- Innovative strategies and diversified operating platform;
- Extra-regional alliances.
Affiliate Ratings
A.M. Best also affirmed A (Excellent) ratings in 2009 for two Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliates: USAble Corporation and HMO Partners, Inc. (Health Advantage).
A.M. Best noted that USAble Corporation continues to add value to Arkansas Blue Cross through activities such as claims administration
and other administrative services for self-insured plans. HMO Partners is cited as having strong membership growth, favorable operating
performance and consistent capital development.
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