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Friday, August 17, 2007

S&P Upgrades New York Life Insurance

NEW YORK -

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday raised its credit and financial strength ratings for New York Life Insurance Co. and New York Life Insurance & Annuity Corp.

The credit rating agency said the upgrade reflects the companies' top position in the market for life insurance, high earnings and measured risk management.

S&P raised its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings for both companies to 'AAA' from 'AA+.' Companies rated 'AAA' have the highest levels of reliability and stability. The outlook for the insurance companies is 'stable,' according to S&P.

New York Life Insurance has especially benefitted from a highly productive sales force, which boosted life insurance sales 5 percent in 2006 despite a tough market, according to S&P.

Additionally, S&P notes the company has been successful in international markets such as Mexico and India.

Going forward the credit rating agency expects continued strong earnings from the companies on growth in its U.S. insurance business.

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