TORONTO (Standard&Poor's) July 24, 2013--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'BBB-' senior unsecured debt rating to ING U.S. Inc.'s $400 million senior unsecured notes due 2043. ING U.S. intends to use the proceeds from this transaction for general corporate purposes, which include the repayment of certain borrowings. The company has an excess debt double-leverage position, but we believe ING US will achieve a debt leverage ratio of less than 20% and financial leverage of 25%. Currently ING has a debt leverage ratio of 23% and a financial leverage ratio of 28%. We expect the group to maintain capital and operating earnings consistent with our base-case economic scenario, and to maintain its strong competitive