AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Puritan Life Insurance Company

Ratings reflect strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance, and appropriate risk management under new ownership

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

AM Best has removed Puritan Life Insurance Company of America's credit ratings from under review with developing implications and affirmed the company's Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of 'bbb' (Good). The outlook assigned to these ratings is stable. The ratings reflect Puritan's strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance, limited business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management, which remain unchanged under the company's new ownership by Amistad Financial Group.

Why it matters

The affirmation of Puritan's credit ratings under its new ownership structure provides reassurance to the company's policyholders and business partners about its financial stability and risk management practices, which are important factors in the insurance industry.

The details

AM Best's decision to remove Puritan's ratings from under review and affirm them comes after Amistad Financial Group, LLC completed its acquisition of the company in the fourth quarter of 2025. Puritan continues to utilize affiliated reinsurance with Heritage Life Insurance Company, which was also acquired by Amistad. Amistad focuses on life insurance business.

  • Amistad Financial Group, LLC completed its acquisition of Puritan Life Insurance Company in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Puritan Life Insurance Company of America

A life insurance company based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Amistad Financial Group, LLC

The company that acquired Puritan Life Insurance Company in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Heritage Life Insurance Company

A life insurance company that has an affiliated reinsurance arrangement with Puritan Life Insurance Company.

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The takeaway

The affirmation of Puritan's credit ratings under new ownership demonstrates the company's financial stability and risk management practices, which are crucial for maintaining policyholder and business partner confidence in the insurance industry.