AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Globe Life Inc.’s New Junior Subordinated Notes

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AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of 'bbb-' (Good) to Globe Life's newly issued $325 million 4.25% junior subordinated debentures, due June 15, 2061. The outlook for this rating is stable. Globe Life's existing ratings remain unchanged, with financial leverage and interest coverage ratios within AM Best's guidelines. The proceeds will be used to redeem $300 million of current 6.125% subordinated debentures due 2056, enhancing its financial position. Globe Life remains strong in cash flows and liquidity, supporting its corporate cash flow needs.

Positive

• Assigned a stable 'bbb-' Credit Rating for new $325 million debentures.
• Proceeds from the new issuance will reduce existing debt obligations.
• Strong historical cash flows and liquidity support corporate needs.

Negative

• None.

AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) to the newly issued $325 million 4.25% junior subordinated debentures, due June 15, 2061, of Globe Life Inc. (Globe Life) (headquartered in McKinney, TX) [NYSE: GL]. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (rating) is stable. The existing ratings of Globe Life and its insurance subsidiaries remain unchanged.

Globe Life’s financial leverage and interest coverage ratios remain within AM Best’s guidelines for its rating. The proceeds from this offering will be used to redeem the $300 million outstanding principal amount of the 6.125% junior subordinated debentures due 2056, with the remainder to be used for general corporate purposes. Globe Life has generated strong cash flows consistently and maintained ample liquidity, which supports the company’s ability to cover holding company cash flow requirements.

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FAQ

What is the recent Credit Rating assigned to Globe Life by AM Best?

AM Best assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of 'bbb-' (Good) to Globe Life's new $325 million debentures.

What will the proceeds from Globe Life's new debentures be used for?

The proceeds will be used to redeem $300 million of existing 6.125% junior subordinated debentures.

What is the outlook for Globe Life's new credit rating?

The outlook for the new credit rating is stable.

How does Globe Life's financial leverage and interest coverage compare to AM Best's guidelines?

Globe Life's financial leverage and interest coverage ratios remain within AM Best's guidelines for its rating.

When will Globe Life's new junior subordinated debentures mature?

The new junior subordinated debentures will mature on June 15, 2061.