A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF THE FUJI FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED AND AIU INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD

KUALA LUMPUR, Mac 2 (Bernama)-- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a” of The Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Limited (Fuji Fire) (Japan) and AIU Insurance Company, Ltd. (AIU) (Japan). The two companies plan to merge in the second half of 2015 or later, pending regulatory approvals; the ultimate parent company of both companies is American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (New York, New York, USA) [NYSE: AIG]. The outlook for all ratings is stable. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23954