OREANDA-NEWS. A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of the property/casualty members of MAPFRE U.S.A. Group (MAPFRE U.S.A). Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the ICR of “a-” of MAPFRE Life Insurance Company (MAPFRE Life) (headquartered in Webster, MA). The outlook for each rating is stable.