 OLDWICK, N.J.--BUSINESS WIRE--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating FSR of A Excellent and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings Long-Term ICR of a of American Southern Insurance Company Topeka, KS and its wholly owned and 100 reinsured subsidiary, American Safety Insurance Company collectively referred to as American Southern Group. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- Excellent and the Long-Term ICRs of a- of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company an 