S&P Withdraws California Insurance Co. ‘A’ Ratings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2003--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it withdrew its 'A' counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on California Insurance Co. due to the company's sale by its immediate parent, Coregis Group Inc. All outstanding policyholder liabilities at the time of sale were ceded to Coregis Insurance Co., which is rated 'A' for financial strength.

Published on April 1, 2003

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