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ZUG, Switzerland -- (Business Wire)

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today that Allied World North America launched its new Architects and Engineers Professional Liability line of business for the U.S. market. Coverage will be offered for four distinct areas, within the construction industry: architects and engineers professional liability, constructors professional liability, project specific coverage for design exposure and owners protective professional indemnity on both a primary and excess basis. Doug Hamilton has been appointed Vice President and will oversee the development of this new product line.

Joe Cellura, President, North American Casualty commented, “We are thrilled that Doug has joined Allied World’s continuously expanding P&C team. There are numerous challenges facing today’s design professionals including expanded regulatory requirements, technological advances and broadening contractual expectations. Specialized fields require technical expertise and Doug’s years of experience in the industry, combined with our robust risk management services, will help clients mitigate exposures from the outset.”

Lou Iglesias, President, Allied World North America, added, “The addition of our Architects & Engineers line is another step in our mission to find meaningful opportunities to bring our clients specialty expertise that addresses their evolving risks. This launch adds to our full suite of products customized to fit the needs of the construction industry. Doug is a leader in this field and I look forward to working with him to build out this book of business.”

For more information on Allied World’s Architect and Engineers Professionally Liability coverage solutions, please contact Doug Hamilton direct at douglas.hamilton@awac.com.

About Allied World

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries and brand known as Allied World, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions. Allied World offers superior client service through a global network of offices and branches. All of Allied World's rated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A by A.M. Best Company, A by Standard & Poor's, and A2 by Moody's, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's and Fitch.

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Contacts:

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG
Media:
Noelle Campbell
Assistant Vice President & Director of Public Relations
+1-646-794-0544
noelle.campbell@awacservices.com
or
Faye Cook
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
+1 441-278-5406
faye.cook@awac.com
or
Investors:
Sarah Doran
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer
+1 646-794-0590
sarah.doran@awac.com

Source: Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG