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AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of DB Insurance Co., Ltd. Following Announced Acquisition of The Fortegra Group Inc
HONG KONG, October 02, 2025--AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "aa-" (Superior) of DB Insurance Co., Ltd. (DBI) (South Korea) remain unchanged following the announcement of its acquisition of The Fortegra Group, Inc (Fortegra) on 26 September 2025.
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