Fitch
Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the
world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit
opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions,
Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market
presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets
Fitch Ratings
is dual-headquartered in New York and London, operating offices and
joint ventures in more than 49 locations and covering entities in more
than 90 countries, including insurer financial strength ratings on over
2,000 insurance companies. Fitch Ratings is a majority-owned subsidiary
of Fimalac, S.A., an international
business support services group headquartered in Paris, France.