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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Corebridge Financial Members
OLDWICK, N.J., January 23, 2026--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a" (Excellent) for the members of Corebridge Financial (Corebridge). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)
About this update from Corebridge Financial Inc.
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