Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today re-affirmed the A+ Insurer Financial Strength Rating for Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited, Vero Liability Insurance Limited and AA Insurance Limited. Vero's Financial Strength Rating was raised to 'A+' from 'A' on 25 August 2004, therefore as a result of the re-affirmed rating, the date of this rating has been updated to 25 August 2005.