Co‑operative Life Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co‑operative Bank, has a current financial strength rating of "Secure" B++ (Good) from A.M. Best Company Inc, an approved Reserve Bank of New Zealand rating agency. This is a “Secure” rating. The A.M. Best rating scale is:

Secure: A++, A+ (Superior) | A, A- (Excellent) | B++, B+ (Good)
Vulnerable: B, B- (Fair) | C++, C+ (Marginal) | C, C- (Weak) | D (Poor) | E (Under Regulatory Supervision) | F (In Liquidation) | S (Suspended)

For more information on ratings, visit ambest.com.

This rating scale should not be read as recommendation.

Financial strength rating

B++

FROM A.M. BEST COMPANY

Statutory Fund $'000 Shareholder Fund $'000 Total for Co‑operative Life $'000
Solvency Capital 13,339 7,668 21,007
Minimum Solvency Capital 10,060 263 10,323
Solvency Margin 3,279 7,405 10,684
Solvency Ratio 133% 2,916% 203%

Other insurer financial strength ratings

The Co‑operative Bank has arranged other insurances underwritten by third party suppliers. These include:

  • Asset Care Home, Contents, Vehicle and Boat insurance cover underwritten by IAG New Zealand Limited (“IAG”). Click here for IAG’s financial strength rating.

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