Trustmark’s Financial Strength and Stability
The recent historic upheaval in the financial marketplace is, understandably, causing a great deal of anxiety. People want to know that the financial protection they have purchased — or are considering purchasing — from Trustmark or other long-standing institutions will be there for them should the need arise.
Trustmark and its policyholders are protected by a conservative investment philosophy based on careful diversification and steady, long-term returns. Trustmark is financially strong, well capitalized, and very soundly positioned to meet its obligations to policyholders. In addition, the company’s low debt to total capitalization ratio gives it a great deal of financial flexibility, even in a tightening credit market.
Financial Strength Ratings:
- Rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best
- Rated A- (Strong) by Fitch Ratings
Investment Portfolio (As of Sept. 30, 2008):
- Trustmark has an investment portfolio of approximately $1.4 billion in marketable securities
- 96 percent of the portfolio is in fixed income and preferred securities
- 98 percent of the fixed income and preferred securities are investment grade
Capitalization (As of Sept. 30, 2008):
- Capital and surplus of $510 million*
- NAIC Risk-Based Capital Ratio of nearly 1,200 percent
- Conservative debt to total capitalization ratio of 13 percent
*Includes net proceeds from trust preferred offering.
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