Article: A.M. Best Removes From Under Review and Affirms Ratings of Conseco, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries; Outlook Negative.

OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B (Fair) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "bb" of the life/health insurance subsidiaries of Conseco, Inc. (Conseco) (Carmel, IN) [NYSE: CNO]. Concurrently, A.M. Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the ICR and senior debt rating of "b-" of Conseco. The outlook assigned to all ratings is negative. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)

These rating actions follow Conseco's recent announcement of its recapitalization plan, which includes the issuance of common ...

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