OREANDA-NEWS. A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Agrinational Insurance Company (Agrinational) (Burlington, VT) and its wholly owned subsidiary, ADM Insurance Company (ADMIC) (Phoenix, AZ). The outlook for each of these ratings is stable.

The ratings reflect their adequate risk-adjusted capitalization and strategic role in the crop insurance program and as captive insurers of Archer Daniels Midland Company [NYSE: ADM].