S&P Gives ‘AA+’ Rating to ING Re

“Ratings on the core insurance entities of the ING insurance group are based on its very strong business position and extremely strong capital. These strengths are supported by very strong financial flexibility and improving earnings,” said the announcement.

S&P also noted that recent U.S acquisitions (ReliaStar Life and Aetna’s international and financial service business) had strengthened the group, but indicated that “the integration of recent acquisitions remains a significant challenge.”