Allied World Assurance Company Ltd. - With offices in Bermuda, Europe, Asia and the United States, Allied World Assurance Company Ltd. and its affiliated companies provide property insurance, casualty insurance, and reinsurance and underwrite a broad range of risks within each of these business segments. With capital of $3.7 billion, the Allied World Group maintains a financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent") from A. M. Best and A- Positive from S&P.

We encourage you to visit Allied World's website at www.awac.com. Its NYSE ticker symbol is AWH.