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Article: AmerUs Group Co. Rtgs Raised on Improved Performance.
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- February 21, 2002
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard & Poor's
Feb. 21, 2002--Standard & Poor's today raised its ratings on AmerUs Group Co. and related entities (see list). The outlook is stable.
The rating action on these companies (collectively referred to as AmerUs Group) reflects improved operating performance, increased diversification of earnings and distribution sources, and continuation of strong revenue growth.
In 2001, AmerUs Group achieved double-digit growth in individual life and annuity sales, reflecting its strong and diversified distribution systems, along with improved operating earnings that reflect effective spread ...