2008-09-08 23:58:01 -

www.ambest.com - A.M. Best Co. has today released its 2008 credit report on Lloyd's of London. The report is a key part of Best's coverage of the Lloyd's market and provides a detailed rationale of Best's rating of Lloyd's. There are sections on the main determining factors affecting the rating including a business review and comments on financial performance, capitalisation, liquidity, management and reinsurance.

To obtain a copy of the report please visit europe.ambest.com/Lloyds07MarketReview.pdf.

For Best's Ratings, an overview of the rating process and rating methodologies, please visit www.ambest.com/ratings.

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