VOL. XLII

No. 39

27-September-1999

BAHRAIN

S & P Affirms Ratings On Arig Units; Outlook Stable

Standard & Poors affirmed on 9 September its Along-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on ARIGReinsurance Company BSC and Arig Insurance Company (UK), saying the outlook isstable. "The ratings reflect the extremely strong capital position of thegroup Arab Insurance Group (BSC) (ARIG) its strong business position in theArab and international reinsurance markets, and...