Fitch Affirms and Withdraws INS's Ratings

BOGOTA, Colombia--()--Fitch Ratings affirms and withdraws the international local currency Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of Institituto Nacional de Seguros S.A. at 'BB+'.

Fitch will not provide coverage on the international rating withdrawn, although Fitch will maintain coverage of the national long term Insurer Financial Strength rating on this entity.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'. The ratings above were solicited by, or on behalf of, the issuer, and therefore, Fitch has been compensated for the provision of the ratings.

Applicable Criteria and Related Research

--'Insurance Rating Methodology' (Sept. 22, 2011).

Applicable Criteria and Related Research:

Insurance Rating Methodology

http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=651018

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Contacts

Fitch Ratings
Primary Analyst
Milena Carrizosa L.
Director
+57 1 3269999 ext 1090
Fitch Ratings Colombia
Bogota, Calle 69(a) 9-85
Bogota, Colombia
or
Secondary Analyst
Eduardo Recinos
Senior Director
+503-2516-6606
or
Committee Chairperson
Franklin Santarelli
Managing Director
+1-212-908-0739
or
Media Relations
Alyssa Castelli
+1 (212) 908 0540
alyssa.castelli@fitchratings.com

Contacts

Fitch Ratings
Primary Analyst
Milena Carrizosa L.
Director
+57 1 3269999 ext 1090
Fitch Ratings Colombia
Bogota, Calle 69(a) 9-85
Bogota, Colombia
or
Secondary Analyst
Eduardo Recinos
Senior Director
+503-2516-6606
or
Committee Chairperson
Franklin Santarelli
Managing Director
+1-212-908-0739
or
Media Relations
Alyssa Castelli
+1 (212) 908 0540
alyssa.castelli@fitchratings.com