A.M. Best affirms Thrivent Financial's A++ Rating

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A.M. Best affirms Thrivent Financial for Lutherans A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook

Agency cites strong capitalization and market presence as well as positive earnings results

MINNEAPOLIS (April 4, 2013) -- A.M. Best has affirmed Thrivent Financial for Lutherans A++ (Superior) rating as well as its stable outlook. The A++ (Superior) rating is the highest of the ratings agency's 16 ratings categories. A.M. Best cited Thrivent Financial's strong risk-adjusted capitalization, its favorable and increasing earnings trend, rising assets under management, and its strong affinity and name recognition within its Lutheran policyholder base as the primary reasons for its affirmation. It also noted that Thrivent Financial's overall sound liquidity profile and its ability to meet policyholder obligations remains very strong.

"We continue to be one of the strongest and most stable financial services firms in the industry," said Randy Boushek, senior vice president and CFO of Thrivent Financial. "A.M. Best's affirmation of our A++ (Superior) rating reflects that strength and stability as well as our ability to deliver on our promises to our members for years to come."

The ratings reflect Thrivent Financial's overall financial strength and claims-paying ability, but do not apply to the investment performance of investment products.

Thrivent Financial is represented in the area by the SEMO Associates Team, which includes Kendra Troncale, Jayne Schrader and Rick Ronsick at 2201 Walton Drive, Suite E, Jackson, MO (573) 243-5300 and Kendra Troncale, Tom Frasher, Tony Troncale and Eldon Kaufmann at 105 E. Sainte Maries St., Suite A, Perryville, MO (573) 547-5000.

Individuals interested in contacting a local Thrivent Financial representative can find more information at www.thrivent.com.

About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping its nearly 2.5 million members to be wise with money and to live generous lives. Thrivent Financial and its affiliates offer a broad range of financial products and services. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial joins with its members to create and support national outreach programs and activities that help congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. For more information, visit Thrivent.com. Also, you can find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, 800-847-4836, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent Financial.

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