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Ratings: United Overseas, Aspen (Pref. Shares), BF&M, Island Heritage

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a+” to Singapore-based United Overseas Insurance Limited (UOI); both ratings have a positive outlook. Best said the ratings “reflect UOI’s solid risk-adjusted …

Ratings Recap: BNY Trade, XL [pref. shares]

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Bermuda-based BNY Trade Insurance, Ltd., both with stable outlooks. The ratings reflect BNY Trade’s “strong capitalization, consistently positive operating results, conservative …