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Indebtedness (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Indebtedness [Abstract] |
Convenants in the Line of Credit |
| Required as of December 31, 2011 | Actual as of December 31, 2011
Consolidated net worth | $793 million | $ 1,109 million
Statutory surplus | Not less than $750 million | $ 1,063 million1
Debt-to-capitalization ratio2 | Not to exceed 35% | 20.3%
A.M. Best financial strength rating | Minimum of A- | A+
## 1 Statutory surplus includes the effect of the MUSIC acquisition. 2 Calculated in accordance with Line of Credit agreement.

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