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(Standard&amp;Poor's) Nov. 20, 2007--Standard&amp;Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has affirmed its 'AA' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on France-based life insurer CNP Assurances. The outlook is stable. "The ratings reflect the group's very strong competitive position in the French life insurance market, very strong investment and asset-liability management practices, as well as solid financial flexibility," said Standard&amp;Poor's credit analyst Virginie Crepy. "The ratings also include support from CNP's largest shareholder, state-owned Caisse des Depots et Consignations." "Partially offsetting these strengths are CNP's only strong capitalization and operating performance," said Ms. Crepy. The company's risk management practices are considered adequate. 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The outlook is stable. The ratings reflect the group's very strong competitive position in the French life insurance market, very strong investment and asset-liability management (ALM) practices, as well as solid financial flexibility. The ratings also include support from CNP's largest shareholder, state-owned Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC; AAA/Stable/A-1+). Partially offsetting these strengths are CNP's only strong capitalization and operating performance. The company's risk management practices are considered adequate. 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