CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the 'AA-' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating for Western Reserve Life Assurance Company of Ohio as a result of the company's merger with the surviving entity, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company. Aegon N.V. is the parent company for both U.S. insurance operating subsidiaries. The merger was finalized on Oct. 1, 2014.
The Rating Outlook was Negative prior to the withdrawal.
Additional information is available on www.fitchratings.com.
Applicable Criteria and Related Research:
--'Insurance Rating Methodology' (Sept. 4, 2014).
Applicable Criteria and Related Research:
Insurance Rating Methodology
http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=756650
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