Alterra to Partner with Ullico Casualty Group for US Professional Liability Insurance Program

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (“Alterra”) (NASDAQ: ALTE; BSX: ALTE.BH) today announced that its subsidiary, Alterra America Insurance Company (“Alterra America”), has entered into a long-term partnership with Ullico Casualty Group, Inc. (“UCG”), a subsidiary of Ullico Inc. (“Ullico”), that will allow Alterra to effectively participate in the US multiemployer and governmental fiduciary liability and union liability insurance market.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Ullico Casualty Group. We believe our new partnership will benefit from the particular strengths of both companies, and will provide Alterra with a meaningful production source for profitable union program business.”

Doug Worman, Executive Vice President of Alterra and Chief Executive Officer of Alterra US Insurance, said: "We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Ullico Casualty Group. We believe our new partnership will benefit from the particular strengths of both companies, and will provide Alterra with a meaningful production source for profitable union program business.”

UCG will offer new and renewal professional fiduciary and union liability insurance policies from Alterra America beginning January 1, 2013. UCG claims professionals and underwriters will work with its producers to ensure a seamless transition to Alterra America. In 2011, UCG wrote gross premiums of approximately $50 million related to the business that is the subject of this partnership.

For over 25 years, Ullico has provided a comprehensive portfolio of property and casualty insurance products designed to protect and grow the labor movement. Ullico Casualty Group, Inc. is a member of the Ullico family of companies, which includes The Union Labor Life Insurance Company; Ullico Casualty Company; Ullico Investment Company, Inc.; and Ullico Investment Advisors, Inc.

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