Allied World Europe Appoints Roman Beerli, Vice President, Onshore Construction

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today that Allied World Europe has appointed Roman Beerli, Vice President, Onshore Construction. Mr. Beerli will be responsible for underwriting onshore construction projects throughout Continental Europe and Latin America. Allied World Europe’s current book of onshore construction business focuses on the following:

• Erection All Risks (“EAR”)
• Construction All Risks (“CAR”)
• Third Party Liability in conjunction with EAR/CAR cover
• Advance Loss of Profit) in conjunction with EAR/CAR cover

Alf Mueller, Senior Vice President, Onshore Construction, Allied World Europe commented, “As we see signs of recovery following the global financial crisis, major construction projects are commencing once again. In particular, there is tremendous opportunity in emerging markets where we believe we can make an impact. Roman’s technical expertise and his fluency in Spanish will be beneficial as we look to new opportunities predominantly in Europe and throughout Latin America.”

Julian James, President, Allied World Europe commented, “As we continue building our specialty book of business worldwide, we are conscious of hiring talent from various backgrounds and with experience outside of the London market. Roman will be based in our Swiss office, is fluent in several languages and has spent his career focused on construction and engineering. He is a strong addition to our growing global team.”

For more information on Allied World Europe’s onshore construction capabilities, please visit our website at: http://www.alliedworldinsurance.com/product/112-5-487/onshore_construction

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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