COUNTRY Financial continued its record of exceptional financial strength by once again receiving top marks from Weiss Ratings.

Weiss awarded COUNTRY Life an A+ rating, which is the highest given by the ratings agency. COUNTRY Mutual earned an A rating. Year-end 2010 performance determined the ratings.

“Weiss Ratings are a strong indicator of our financial strength because they prove we have the resources to deal with severe economic conditions,” said Dave Magers, COUNTRY chief financial officer. “Weiss continues to rank us one of 14 auto and home insurers with an A or better ratings, and one of four life insurers to be rated A+. These ratings reflect our commitment to long-term financial strength. As a company that has financial strength as its number one corporate priority, we are very proud of our rating.”

According to Weiss’ rating, COUNTRY is an outstanding insurer with exceptional financial strength that offers excellent financial stability for its clients, representatives and employees.