ACE Announces Plans to Integrate ACE Synergy Insurance Berhad and Jerneh Insurance Berhad

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACE Insurance, part of the ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies, today announced that it will integrate its two operating units in Malaysia – ACE Synergy Insurance Berhad (ASIB) and Jerneh Insurance Berhad (JIB). The consolidation, made possible by ACE’s recent purchase of [49%/all] of the outstanding shares of ASIB from Advance Synergy Capital Berhad and ACE's acquisition of JIB in December 2010, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2012.

“I’m very excited by the integration of both our operating entities in Malaysia, a strategic growth country for ACE”

Lim Sun will assume the role of Country President, with accountability for the overall local operations and a key focus on the continued growth and development of the agency distribution channel. Raj Nanra will take on the role of Executive Vice President, with emphasis on corporate and business development.

As a consolidated company, its depth of talent, increased market influence and distribution breadth will position it as one of the top general insurers in this attractive, fast-growing market.

“I’m very excited by the integration of both our operating entities in Malaysia, a strategic growth country for ACE,” said Damien Sullivan, Regional President, ACE Asia Pacific. “The consolidation of two successful and complementary business models will enable us to build an even stronger platform of business diversity that will leverage the niche competencies of both organizations. With Malaysia positioned as a significant contributor to ACE’s growth in the region, we will continue to invest in the consolidated company to realize its full potential.”

ABOUT ACE

The ACE Insurance franchise in Asia Pacific comprises an extensive network of operations serving Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The franchise offers a diverse range of products, including its core Property & Casualty and Accident & Health lines, as well as its growing Small to Medium Enterprise and Personal Lines businesses. ACE Insurance is part of the ACE Group, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), a component of the S&P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries.

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