Safeco Financial Strength Ratings

Below are the financial strength ratings that Safeco and its subsidiary companies have earned from A.M. Best Company, Standard & Poor's Insurance Ratings Services, Moody's Investors Service, and Fitch IBCA.

Financial Strength — Property and Casualty Insurance Companies

A.M. Best

S&P

Moody's

Fitch

A

A+

A1

AA


A.M. Best
— A.M. Best has rated Safeco Property and Casualty Insurance Companies' financial strength as A (Excellent).
Best's Security Icons are awarded to SECURE rated (A++, A+, A, A-, B++, B+) companies. This special emblem displays A.M. Best's rating and category (superior, excellent, or very good), identifying industry leaders at a glance. Further explanations of Safeco's ratings are available at A.M. Best's Web site at http://www.ambest.com/ratings/guide.html .

Standard & Poor's — S&P has rated Safeco Property and Casualty Insurance Companies financial strength as an A+ (Strong).


Safeco's "Strong" financial security characteristics qualify for S&P's Security Circle and one of its top ratings. More information on Safeco's most current rating is available at www.standardandpoors.com or from Standard & Poor's at 212-438-2400.

Moody's Investors Service — Moody's has rated Safeco Property and Casualty Insurance Companies' financial strength as an A1 (Good). Moody's website (www.moodys.com) has a complete listing of its ratings definitions.

Fitch IBCA — Fitch has rated Safeco Property and Casualty Companies' financial strength as AA- (Very Strong).
The Fitch Security Seal is awarded to insurers that meet several criteria that Fitch believes indicate that the insurer offers a high level of security. Safeco's ranking and more information are available on Fitch's Web site at www.fitchratings.com.