Allied World Announces the Introduction of an Enhanced Policy for Insurance Agents and Brokers

ZUG, Switzerland--()--Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today that Allied World North America has introduced an updated policy for insurance agents and brokers with expanded definitions and coverage.

“We have been committed to our insurance agency clients for many years. This improved product offers our clients updated coverage and retains the flexibility to customize their professional lines coverage to meet their specific needs,” commented Al Fantuzzi, Senior Vice President of North American E&O Division at Allied World.

“The insurance agents E&O industry is constantly evolving, especially as the use of technology increases. This new product and the related services provide coverage designed to protect insureds in the current environment,” said Michelle Girardin, Vice President, E&O Division at Allied World.

The revised product will also include Privacy and Network Security (SRVS) coverage with provisions specifically addressing those exposures.

For more information please contact: Michelle Girardin, Vice President, E&O Division at michelle.girardin@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 AA- by Fitch.

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Contacts

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG
Media:
Lauren Post, +1-646-794-0544
Vice President, Global Public & Media Relations
Lauren.Post@awacservices.com
or
Faye Cook, +1-441-278-5406
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Faye.Cook@awac.com
or
Investors:
Sarah Doran, +1-646-794-0590
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Sarah.Doran@awac.com
Website: www.awac.com

Contacts

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG
Media:
Lauren Post, +1-646-794-0544
Vice President, Global Public & Media Relations
Lauren.Post@awacservices.com
or
Faye Cook, +1-441-278-5406
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Faye.Cook@awac.com
or
Investors:
Sarah Doran, +1-646-794-0590
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Sarah.Doran@awac.com
Website: www.awac.com