Allied World Europe Appoints Magnus McGurk Business Development Manager
ZUG, Switzerland, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH) announced today that Magnus McGurk has joined Allied World Europe as Business Development Manager (Scotland) for SME Professional Lines. Mr. McGurk will be based in Scotland and will oversee business development and marketing in the Scotland and Northern Irish United Kingdom market.
Frank D'Orazio, President, Bermuda & International Insurance, commented, "We are very pleased that Magnus has joined our European team. His industry knowledge and extensive contacts throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland will be a great asset to the company. We look forward to expanding the current book of business regionally."
Mr. McGurk has over a decade of experience in the Professional Lines insurance industry. Prior to joining Allied World, he was most recently Chubb Specialty Insurance Manager for Scotland at Chubb Insurance Company of Europe where he focused exclusively on the Scotland region for Professional Lines. Mr. McGurk has a degree in Risk Management from Glasgow Caledonian University.
About Allied World Assurance Company
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, offering superior client service through a global network of branches and affiliates. Our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor's and Fitch. Please visit our website at http://www.awac.com for further information on Allied World.
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