OREANDA-NEWS. March 01, 2016. Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE:AWH) today announced that Jim Duffy will retire from Allied World’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective as of April 19, 2016 and will not be a nominee for reelection at the company’s 2016 Annual Shareholder Meeting, which is scheduled to occur on the same date. With Mr. Duffy’s retirement, the Board will include eight directors. Mr. Duffy joined the Board in July 2006 and during his tenure has served as the Chair of the Enterprise Risk Committee and as a member of the Audit, Compensation, Executive and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees.

“Jim Duffy’s extensive expertise and experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry have made immeasurable contributions to our Board and committee discussions, and we’ll miss his advice and wisdom” said Allied World President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Scott Carmilani. “He has played a significant role in our development and growth into a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We thank him for all of his contributions.”

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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