Fitch Downgrades Security Benefit Life Insurance Company IFS to 'A'; Watch Negative (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CHICAGO----Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Insurer Financial Strength ratings of Security Benefit Life Insurance Company and its affiliate, First Security Benefit Life Insurance and Annuity Company of New York to 'A' from 'A+'.

Smokers Can Afford Life Insurance (The Bradford Era)
(ARA) - If you've been putting off shopping for life insurance because you're a smoker, or think you are paying exorbitant premiums because of your habit, it's time to start shopping around.

'Who Knew a Life Insurance Company Would Help Me Buy a Car?' (Centre Daily Times)
Shirley Umporowicz, Colona, IL, had her prayers answered by Royal Neighbors of America, a fraternal life insurance organization. She needed a car to get to work and she now has the money to make that purchase thanks to Royal Neighbors' "Nation of Neighbors" Program.

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of General Fidelity Insurance Company and General Fidelity Life Insurance Company (Centre Daily Times)
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a-" of General Fidelity Insurance Company (GFIC) and General Fidelity Life Insurance Company (GFLIC). The rating outlook for GFIC is stable, and the rating outlook for GFLIC is negative. Both companies are directly owned by the Bank of America Insurance Group Inc, which is ...