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DECEMBER 27, 2023

The ratings reflect Aegon USA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. For more information, visit www.ambest.com. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Copyright © 2023 by A.M.

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Capital Loss Profiling Banking 40

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The ratings reflect Securian’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The BCAR has fluctuated slightly year-over-year, driven by operating losses and acquisition activity.

IT 40

IT Profiling Capital Loss 40

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MARCH 18, 2024

life/annuity insurance segment remains well-capitalized after a nominal 1.6% increase in statutory capital and surplus through Sept. Over the near term, most insurers plan to hold assets to maturity, driving unrealized losses, but they unlikely will be forced to sell to meet liquidity needs. OLDWICK, N.J.–(

Market Segmentation 40

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

The ratings reflect Brighthouse’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Statutory combined total adjusted capital reached $7.3 Statutory combined total adjusted capital reached $7.3

IT 40

IT Capital Profiling Loss 40

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Brighthouse Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Estimated combined risk-based capital (“RBC”) ratio of approximately 420%; holding company liquid assets of $1.3 The company anticipates volatility in net income (loss) given the differences between GAAP MRBs and its hedge target. billion, or $51.08

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MARCH 7, 2023

The ratings reflect Mutual of Omaha’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). The appropriate level of reinsurance has allowed risk mitigation that assists in the preservation of capital.

Capital 40

Capital IT Profiling Loss 40

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect GCU’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Available capital has been affected by unrealized capital losses due to the long duration of fixed-income investments.

Capital 40

Capital Loss Banking Profiling 40

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AUGUST 1, 2023

The ratings reflect TIAA Group’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its very strong operating performance, very favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management. (Please see below for detailed listing of the Long-Term IRs.) billion 6.85% surplus notes due Dec.

IT 40

IT Capital Loss Profiling 40

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect MofA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. For more information, visit www.ambest.com. Copyright © 2023 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc.

Profiling 40

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

The ratings reflect RGA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management (ERM). AM Best notes that mortality increased in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, leading to losses in the individual life insurance segment.

Capital 40

Capital Loss IT Profiling 40

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The company anticipates volatility in net income (loss) given the differences between GAAP MRB and our hedge target. Additional information regarding notable items can be found on the last page of this news release. The company ended the third quarter of 2023 with common stockholders’ equity (“book value”) of $2.4

Loss 40

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MAY 1, 2023

The ratings reflect Aspida Re’s and Aspida Life’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as their adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. 31, 2022. The company also conducts extensive stress testing as required by regulators.

Capital 40

Capital Profiling Loss Banking 40

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The ratings reflect OSL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). For more information, visit www.ambest.com. NexAnnuity). Copyright © 2023 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc.

Profiling 40

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JULY 25, 2023

This transaction marks another significant milestone in our efforts to reduce market sensitivity and increase capital flexibility,” said Charles Lowrey, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial. Mayer Brown LLP served as legal counsel to Somerset Re for the transaction, and RBC Capital Markets advised Somerset Re.

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Loss Capital Security Security 40

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JULY 6, 2022

The ratings reflect Thrivent’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management (ERM). Thrivent’s reserves are weighted toward ordinary life, which AM Best views as a more creditworthy liability profile.

Capital 40

Capital Loss Profiling Banking 40

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

These Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect MofA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Surplus has declined a bit as well.

Profiling 40

Profiling Loss Capital Competitive Positioning 40

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MAY 25, 2023

1 Proceeds include statutory capital release of approximately $410 million, release of reserves, and ceding commission received, net of taxes. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel to Prudential, and Goldman Sachs & Co. About Prudential Financial, Inc.

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MAY 24, 2023

1 Proceeds include statutory capital release of approximately $410 million, release of reserves, and ceding commission received, net of taxes. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel to Prudential, and Goldman Sachs & Co. About Prudential Financial, Inc.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

AIG’s consolidated risk-adjusted capital level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), has been maintained at the strongest level. The ratings of AIG L&R reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate ERM.

IT 40

IT Capital Loss Profiling 40

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Second Quarter 2023 Results The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $200 million in the second quarter of 2023, or $3.01 The company anticipates volatility in net income (loss) given the differences between these GAAP liabilities and our hedge target. billion, or $48.64 billion, or $137.80 per common share.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Equitable’s Structured Capital Strategies® Income (SCS Income), launched in November 2021, increased certain income rates credited under the income option by 25 bps. Equitable created Structured Capital Strategies®, the first registered index-linked, or buffered, annuity in 2010. About Structured Capital Strategies ®.

Capital 40

Capital Loss Marketing Marketing 40

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JUNE 1, 2023

The ratings reflect NL Group’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). NL Group recently has improved the risk profile of its investment portfolio through de-risking initiatives.

IT 40

IT Competitive Landscape Capital Profiling 40

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The ratings of The Standard reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). AM Best assesses The Standard’s risk-adjusted capital as strong, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR).

Capital 40

Capital Loss Profiling Globalization 40

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The ratings reflect Aegon USA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. For more information, visit www.ambest.com. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. and/or its affiliates.

Capital 40

Capital Profiling Loss Banking 40

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The ratings of Lincoln reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best currently assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). In addition, risk-adjusted capital was negatively impacted from equity market volatility over the past year.

IT 40

IT Capital Profiling Loss 40

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

The ratings of Nationwide reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its marginal operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Nationwide Life Group’s operating performance continues to reflect its diverse product portfolio and geographic reach.

IT 40

IT Profiling Capital Loss 40

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

life/annuity insurance industry for 2023, citing factors that include favorable earnings, strong liquidity profiles and strong levels of risk-adjusted capitalization among carriers. Rising interest rates also have decreased the value of bond holdings, which has led to unrealized losses on fixed maturities. and/or its affiliates.

Market Segmentation 40

Market Segmentation Briefing Marketing Marketing 40

Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The ratings reflect Securian’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Financial market volatility also has led to lower fee income.

IT 40

IT Capital Profiling Loss 40

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MAY 8, 2023

First Quarter 2023 Results The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $525 million in the first quarter of 2023, or $7.72 We anticipate volatility in net income (loss) given the differences between these GAAP liabilities and our hedge target, which remains unchanged following the adoption of LDTI. billion, or $60.16

Loss 40

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

The ratings reflect Brighthouse’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Statutory combined total adjusted capital reached $8 billion as of Sept. — “bbb+” (Good) on $1.5

IT 40

IT Capital Profiling Loss 40

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

The ratings reflect Brighthouse’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). As of year-end 2020, Brighthouse reported a net operating loss, which was attributable to unfavorable market conditions.

IT 40

IT Alliance Capital Profiling 40

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MAY 8, 2023

“Today’s transaction with Fortitude Re marks significant progress in our efforts to reduce our balance sheet risk, improve our capital position and increase ongoing free cash flow,” said Ellen Cooper, president and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group. This includes an estimated Life Insurance operating loss of between ($23) and $(8) million.

Loss 40

Loss Capital Security Security 40

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The ratings reflect Nassau’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its marginal operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). For more information, visit www.ambest.com. Copyright © 2023 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

Capital 40

Capital Loss Banking Profiling 40

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $967 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, or $14.01 Additional information regarding notable items can be found on the last page of this news release. per diluted share, compared with adjusted earnings of $323 million, or $4.02

Loss 40

Loss Capital Sales Security 40

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

The ratings of W&SF Group reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its adequate operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management (ERM). Returns also have been affected by premium growth, which has been well-above industry averages.

Capital 40

Capital IT Profiling Benchmarking 40

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The transaction is in line with MFC’s previously announced strategy of identifying opportunities to de-risk its liability profile by transferring all or a portion of higher risk and more capital-intensive businesses to third parties, as well as pursuing other internal measures to improve business performance. Copyright © 2021 by A.M.

Capital 40

Capital IT Loss Profiling 40

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $702 million in the third quarter of 2022, or $9.82 Additional information regarding notable items can be found on the last page of this news release. . Net income (loss) available to shareholders (1). . $(702). Third Quarter 2022 Results. September 30, 2022. .

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