NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's CreditWire) March 8, 1999--Standard&Poor's today assigned its single-'A'-minus financial strength and counterparty credit ratings to Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. of New York and Alamo Title Insurance Co., (consolidated Fidelity National Title Insurance Cos. Group; FNTIC) who represent the title insurance underwriting operations of parent, Fidelity National Financial Inc. (Fidelity National). Standard&Poor's also removed its double-'B'-plus subordinated debt rating on Fidelity National Financial Inc.'s zero coupon, Liquid Yield Option Notes (LYONs) as the total outstanding issues were redeemed on Feb. 15, 1999. In addition, Standard&Poor's also removed its triple-'B'-minus issuer credit rating for Fidelity National Financial Inc. The rating outlook is stable and reflects
