December 18, 2002 — Fitch, the international rating agency has acquired the international business of Thomson Financial Insurance Solutions (TFIS), who supply financial information on insurance companies to Bureau van Dijk.

About Thomson Financial Insurance Solutions (UK)

BvD and TFIS co-publish ISIS, an information solution that combines detailed information on insurance companies with search and analysis software.

About Fitch Ratings

Fitch Group, Inc. is the parent company of Fitch Ratings, Fitch Training and Algorithmics. Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with timely and prospective credit opinions.