Allied World Europe Launches Primary Employers' Liability Coverage; Further Expands Primary Capabilities in Europe

ZUG, Switzerland, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH) announced today that Allied World Europe now offers primary UK Employers' Liability coverage in conjunction with its general liability insurance. This combined offering can be bought alongside its property and healthcare liability policies.  The principal industries and sectors for this product are retail, manufacturing companies, consumer products, defence contractors, hotels and leisure.

Anthony Kashuba, Senior Vice President, General Casualty, commented, "The addition of employers' liability coverage allows us to offer comprehensive coverage to our clients. Risk management and claims service are key elements to our underwriting approach. We look forward to working with new and existing clients and brokers."

Mike Hoffmann, Chief Underwriting Officer, Bermuda & International Insurance, added, "We continually review our product offerings and are delighted to expand our capabilities by providing employers' liability cover. This additional product addresses a coverage gap that currently exists within our product suite and ensures we align ourselves with local market requirements. "

For more information about our new Employers' Liability capabilities, please contact Anthony Kashuba at anthony.kashuba@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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