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| Abstract: | Strong, number-one market share in Louisiana. Very strong capitalization based on Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' model. Very strong liquidity backed by high-quality investments. Return on revenue that is consistent with what we expect for an 'A' rated not-for-profit company. Single-state geographic concentration in a competitive market. Business-line concentration in a highly regulated industry. Louisiana faces long-term economic and population-growth challenges resulting from the catastrophic 2005 hurricanes. The insurer financial strength ratings on Louisiana Health Service&Indemnity Co., which does business as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and HMO Louisiana Inc. (collectively referred to as BCBSLA) are based on BCBSLA's strong competitive position in the Louisiana health insurance market, very strong capitalization, very strong liquidity backed by
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| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co. And HMO Louisiana Inc. Publication date: 08-Dec-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: James Sung, New York (1) 212-438-2115; james_sung@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
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| Report Type: | Full Report
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| Ticker: | 16242Z
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| Issuer: | Louisiana Health Service&Indemnity Co. (d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana)
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| GICS: | Life & Health Insurance (40301020)
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| Sector: | Global Issuers, Insurance
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| Country: | United States
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| Region: | United States
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S&P Credit Research provides analysis on issuers and debt obligations of corporations, states and municipalities, financial institutions, insurance companies and sovereign governments. S&P also offers insight into the credit risk of structured finance deals, providing an independent view of credit risk associated with a growing array of debt-securitized instruments.
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