A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries

... liabilities, primarily from unfavorable operating performance over the last two years and changes in accounting for pension liabilities in 2012. These negative rating factors are offset in part by the company's actions to improve earnings and reduce ...

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