Financial strength ratings are the opinions of the rating agencies regarding the financial ability of an insurance company to meet its obligations to its policyholders. Ratings provide both industry participants and insurance consumers with meaningful information on specific insurance companies and have become an increasingly important factor in establishing the competitive position of insurance companies. Rating agencies continually review the financial performance and condition of insurers and higher ratings generally indicate financial stability and a strong ability to pay claims.
Elevance Health is comprised of several insurance companies, one of the largest of which is Elevance Health Insurance Companies, Inc ("Elevance Health Insurance"). The current financial strength ratings of Elevance Health Insurance and its consolidated subsidiaries are as follows: