ZUG, Switzerland — Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today that John Bender has been appointed CEO for the company’s global reinsurance operations. Mr. Bender has overseen Allied World’s reinsurance platform globally since 2011.

Scott Carmilani, President & chief executive officer for Allied World commented, “Over the years John has taken on any assignment asked of him and has shown great skill, team work, and leadership as we added to our treaty operations in the US and abroad. Under John’s leadership our reinsurance business has grown significantly, and most importantly, prospered, delivering impressive results for our company.”

Mr. Bender joined Allied World in 2007 as the Chief Operating Officer of Allied World Reinsurance Company where he was responsible for expanding the company’s US reinsurance platform and for overseeing day-to-day operations. Since December 2011, Mr. Bender has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership and executing business strategies for the company’s global reinsurance operations. Prior to joining Allied World, Mr. Bender held several senior management positions at Platinum Underwriters. Before Platinum, he held numerous claims and underwriting positions with St. Paul Reinsurance Management Company.

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 speciality 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 Fitch.

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