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A.M. Best Co. has released a special report titled, “Liquidity Analysis in the Context of a Global Recession,” which describes how A.M.

Best evaluates liquidity risk during a period of economic turmoil. This document is available at www3.ambest.com/bestweek/bestweekreports.asp?rt=ir : .

The purpose of liquidity analysis is to compare the funding needs of all obligations likely to come due over

the short term with probable near-term cash resources. An issuer-by-issuer approach is vital, entailing a careful review of liquidity sources and uses, near-term market conditions and contingency plans in anticipation of adverse events. This special report highlights key risk metrics related to cash flows and liquidity, as well as summarizes how liquidity, capital adequacy and financial flexibility interrelate within the rating analysis.


Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com : .



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