NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Oct. 31, 2007--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it lowered its counterparty credit and senior debt ratings on UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) to 'A-' from 'A'. The outlook is stable. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'A+' counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on two of UNH's operating companies, United HealthCare Insurance Co. and Golden Rule Insurance Co. and affirmed its 'A' counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on UNH's other operating subsidiaries. The outlook is stable. "The ratings actions follow the announcement earlier today that UNH may migrate to a more debt-intensive capital profile," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Shellie Stoddard. Increased debt would be used for share
