The following comments are from a GE Insurance Solutions press release regarding a rating review by A.M. Best. The affirmation of Employers Re's financial strength rating by A.M. Best reflects its excellent risk-adjusted capitalization, improving operating performance and its dominant market presence and distribution capabilities. With two years of improving underwriting results bolstered by asset sales and other capital management improvements, as well as significant third-party aggregate stop loss protection, Employers Re has maintained capital in line with an A (Excellent) rating and has exhibited prospective long-term earnings capability stemming from its well diversified business platform. In addition, over the past two years the company has executed underwriting actions, implemented tighter underwriting controls and has maintained its prominence in the worldwide reinsurance markets through its international distribution capabilities.