OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #insurance–AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) of Upland Mutual Insurance, Inc. (Upland) (Junction City, KS). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive. The ratings reflect Upland’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited busine