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Purpose of Document "Best’s Credit Rating Methodology provides a comprehensive explanation of A.M. Best Co.’s rating process, including the specific rating criteria employed by A.M. Best in determining Best’s Credit Ratings. These include Best’s Financial Strength, Issuer Credit and Debt Ratings within the insurance industry. This document describes the rating process in detail, from the types of information typically gathered and reviewed to the key financial metrics and qualitative factors considered in the analytical process. Given its extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, A.M. Best utilizes a broad and deep portfolio of both quantitative and qualitative measures to analyze rated organizations. These measures and the rating processes are reviewed regularly and enhanced through a formal criteria review process. The ongoing review and development of rating criteria is managed by A.M. Best’s Corporate Rating Policy Committee (CRPC). The CRPC is responsible for ensuring that A.M. Best continuously uses credit rating methodology that is rigorous, systematic and, where possible, results in ratings that can be subject to some form of objective validation based on historical experience."

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