Why it matters
Table A, B, C and so on rise in steps, or Table 1 through 16 in other systems. A Table 4 might mean about 100 percent over standard under a common scale. Not all carriers use the same method. Ratings can sometimes be reconsidered after a few years of improved health.
Source: naic.org
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