Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Insurer Financial Strength Rating: A (Strong) is a current opinion of the financial security characteristics of Kansas City Life Insurance Company with respect to its ability to pay under its insurance policies and contracts in accordance with its terms. S&P’s ratings range from AAA (Extremely Strong) to CC (Extremely Weak).

As of February 2009

Rating is based on Kansas City Life Insurance Company's relative financial strength and operation performance. According to Best, "A (Excellent) is assigned to companies which, in our opinion, have demonstrated excellent overall performance when compared to the standards established by A.M. Best Company. A (Excellent) companies have a strong ability to meet their obligations to Policyowners over a long period of time." A.M. Best also assigned the Company’s outlook as stable. The 15 Best ratings range from A++ (Superior) to F (In Liquidation).

As of June 2009

Standard Analytical Services, Inc. based in St. Louis, Mo., is an organization established in 1932 to provide unbiased, independent and factual reports of significance to the insurance industry based on statutory financial statements filed with state insurance departments. (More)