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Aetna Inc. And Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Standard & Poors, May 2011
Abstract
Very strong business profile diversity. Improved and stabilized operating performance. Strong cash flow generation. Strong liquidity and very strong financial flexibility. Pressured industry risk profile. Relatively aggressive share-repurchase and stockholder dividend strategy. The insurer financial strength and counterparty credit ratings on Aetna Life Insurance Co. (ALIC), the operating company, and the counterparty credit rating on Aetna Inc., the holding company, (collectively referred to as Aetna) are based on Aetna's well-diversified market profile, improved and stabilized operating performance, and strong cash flow generation and liquidity, and very strong financial flexibility. Offsetting these positive factors are Aetna's exposure to stressed industry fundamentals and its relatively aggressive share repurchase and stockholder dividend strategy. Aetna operates primarily in the U.S. health insurance business, with...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Aetna Life Insurance Co.,Aetna Inc.,Aetna Inc.
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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