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ALLIED WORLD VIEW Issue 2, Fall 2008 Allied World Assurance Company Newsletter

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At Allied World U.S., we strive to provide you with superior solutions, an unparalleled level of service and an uncompromising commitment to maintaining our financial strength. To find out how we can support you in achieving your insurance goals, please see our product information sheets below. Note we have specific distribution channels to ensure we meet the needs of our trading partners:

Allied World BROKERAGE operates from our branch network in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, and is retail focused.

Allied World SPECIALTY  focuses on centralized underwriting, catering to wholesale and program distribution.

Allied World PROGRAMS operates from our New York office and focuses on professional liability, general liability, and property program business.

We look forward to hearing from you, and supporting your needs.

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Allied World Corporate
As Scott Sees It

So far, 2008 has proven to be a year of expansion for Allied World. I am excited to share the many new initiatives that Allied World has undertaken since the second quarter. 

In the midst of the soft market, we have stood behind our goal to build on new and existing relationships, maintain underwriting discipline and continue to offer the flexible and unique solutions our clients and brokers have come to expect.  Read Full Article
Heads Up: Industry Events

Click here to find out which industry events and conferences Allied World is attending in the coming months.
Allied World U.S.
Expanding Our Brand: AW Brokerage and AW Speciality

The launch of U.S. sub-divisions Allied World Brokerage and Allied World Specialty will streamline U.S. distribution channels, offering retail brokers and wholesalers a unique suite of products.

Allied World’s U.S. distribution partners can expect better access to more innovative products following the company’s announcement in May 2008 to launch two new sub-brands within the United States, Allied World Brokerage and Allied World Specialty.

Allied World's U.S. platform has been divided into two seperate divisions that will offer unique product suites and trade directly with a specific distribution of channels.
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Allied World to Evolve with Darwin

On June 30, 2008, Allied World announced a definitive merger agreement whereby Allied World would acquire Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc.

The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2008, will more than double Allied World’s presence in the U.S., particularly within the U.S. healthcare market.

Scott Carmilani, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allied World, commented, “Acquiring Darwin is expected to immediately enhance both companies’ market profile and accelerate Allied World’s expansion of its U.S. specialty insurance operations. In addition, Darwin’s strong reputation for both product and technology innovation will continue as a hallmark of Allied World. We are very excited about the opportunities this merger will present to our company.”
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Introducing... Gordon Knight

As Allied World continues the rapid growth of its U.S. operations, few people have probably been busier than President of Allied World U.S., Gordon Knight, who joined the company last January from AIG.

It’s been a hectic first six months, but Mr. Knight says he was more than ready for the
challenge.  Read Full Article

Atlanta Office Added to Allied World Network

Allied World opened its eighth office when the Atlanta, Georgia office opened for business in July, 2008.
 

The Atlanta office, Allied World’s fifth in the United States and eighth globally, is located at 3424 Peachtree Rd., N.E., and will serve as a distribution point for recently launched division Allied World Brokerage, expanding distribution within the Southeast region as part of Allied World’s commitment to its retail broking trading partners.  Read Full Article

23rd Annual Benefit Dinner for the New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund

Attendees included (pictured from left to right) John McElroy, President, Brokerage Division, Allied World; John Bender, Chief Operations Officer of Allied World Re U.S.; David Newman, Chief Underwriting Officer, Darwin; and Scott Carmilani, President and Chief Executive Officer, Allied World.

Allied World attendees not pictured: Todd Germano, President, Specialty Division and Jerry Brendle, Vice President, Professional Lines.
 
Get To Know Our Underwriters

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Allied World Bermuda
To our valued distribution partners in Bermuda:

An unwavering focus on superior solutions.  An unparalleled level of service.  And an uncompromising commitment to maintaining financial strength.  Guided by these standards, Allied World has grown to become one of Bermuda's leading insurance companies.  To find out how we can support you in achieving your insurance goals, please see our product information sheets below.

General Casualty
Professional Liability
Property/Energy
Healthcare

We look forward to hearing from you, and supoprting your needs.

News from Bermuda

Allied World Bermuda recently announced the appointments of David Bell to Chief Operating and Administrative Officer and Frank D'Orazio to Chief Underwriting Officer.
 
To view all of Allied World's latest news, click here.
Allied World Europe
To our valued distribution partners in Europe:

Allied World's team of experienced and client-focused underwriters in Europe offer the flexibility, creativity and commitment that echoes our corporate philosophy of developing long-term relationships with our brokers.  To find out how we can support you in achieving your insurance goals, please see our product sheets below.

General Casualty
General Property
M&A
Professional Liability

We look forward to hearing from you, and supporting your needs.

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