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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of United Overseas Insurance Limited
SINGAPORE, July 25, 2025--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "aa-" (Superior) of United Overseas Insurance Limited (UOI) (Singapore). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
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