Allied World’s Anthony Kashuba Promoted to Senior Vice President; European General Casualty Manager

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE:AWH) announced that Anthony Kashuba, Vice President and General Casualty Team Leader in Bermuda has been promoted to Senior Vice President and European General Casualty Manager. He will work from the London office, effective May 22, 2010, and will be responsible for the strategic oversight of Allied World's European General Casualty operations.

Frank D'Orazio, President, Bermuda and International Insurance, commented, "We are pleased to announce Anthony will manage our European General Casualty team. His knowledge and expertise are invaluable, and we look forward to his future success in the European marketplace."

Mr. Kashuba joined Allied World in 2008. He has 20 years of global insurance and reinsurance experience, and has served in various underwriting positions in the United States, Hong Kong, Germany and Bermuda. His underwriting experience includes primary casualty insurance, including loss sensitive programs, facultative reinsurance and excess casualty insurance. Mr. Kashuba holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in History from Alfred University and has received his CPCU and ARe designations.