UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): January 11, 2013
| FBL Financial Group, Inc. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Iowa | 1-11917 | 42-1411715 |
| (State of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa | 50266-5997 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| (515) 225-5400 |
| (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 11, 2013, A.M. Best Co. announced that it has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of 'a-' of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. A.M. Best also has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the ICR of 'bbb-' of FBL Financial Group Inc.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: January 11, 2013
/s/ Donald J. Seibel
Donald J. Seibel
Chief Financial Officer