OREANDA-NEWS. A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a+” of Markel International Insurance Company Limited (MIICL) (United Kingdom) and Lloyd’s Syndicate 3000 (United Kingdom). The outlook for each of MIICL’s ratings remains stable and the outlook for each of Syndicate 3000’s ratings remains positive, in line with the outlook on the Lloyd’s market rating.