OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” to HCC Reinsurance Company Limited (HCC Re) (Hamilton, Bermuda). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. This company is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., an intermediate holding company that owns the insurance operating members of Houston Casualty Group. The ratings reflect HCC