OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” from “a-” of American National Life Insurance Company of Texas. A.M. Best also has upgraded the Long-Term ICRs to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) of American National Life Insurance Company of New York (Glenmont, NY) and Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company. In addition, A.M. Bes