A.M. Best Affirms Ratings for OneAmerica® Companies

INDIANAPOLIS -- Rating agency A.M. Best has affirmed three OneAmerica companies with the financial strength rating of A (excellent), the third highest of 15 possible ratings. The rating is based on data from June 9, 2008.

The OneAmerica companies that were included in the A.M. Best ratings affirmation are, American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), The State Life Insurance Company and Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance Company. All companies received a stable outlook.

“The A.M. Best ratings affirmation recognizes our enterprise's financial strength, commitment to grow and the quality of work of our employees,” said Dayton H. Molendorp, OneAmerica chairman, president and CEO. “Our policyholders can be assured that we are committed to delivering on our promises as we continue uphold our strong financial position and emerging market presence.”

The ratings reflect the OneAmerica companies’ strong capital position, advantageous mutual holding company structure and excellent enterprise risk management for its business profile. AUL’s established niche position in core retirement services lines justifies the affirmation with its diversified sources of earnings and revenue.

About OneAmerica

OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc., is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The companies of OneAmerica® can trace their solid foundations back more than 130 years in the insurance and financial services marketplace.

OneAmerica’s nationwide network of companies offers a variety of products to serve the financial needs of their policyholders and other clients. These products include retirement plans, products and services; individual life insurance, annuities, long-term care solutions and employee benefits. The goal of OneAmerica is to blend the strengths of each company to achieve greater collective results.

The products of the OneAmerica companies are distributed through a network of employees, agents, brokers, and other distribution sources that are committed to maximizing value to our policyholders by helping them plan to meet their financial goals.

We deliver on our promises when customers need us most.

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