Allied World Announces Susan Chmieleski to Participate at 2011 PLUS University

ZUG, Switzerland, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH) announced today that Susan Chmieleski, Senior Vice President, Global Risk Management Services, will teach two classes at the 2011 PLUS University entitled "Medical Professional Liability Insurance," Parts I and II. The event will take place at the Wyndham Lisle Hotel & Executive Center in Lisle, IL from May 16-19, 2011.

Ms. Chmieleski is responsible for the development of products for healthcare-related business and risk management / loss control services for Allied World healthcare products globally. She oversees an in-house team that provides consulting and client services to policyholders, helping them assess and manage their organizational risk. Ms. Chmieleski has authored numerous published risk management articles and brochures and is a frequent presenter at industry conferences. Ms. Chmieleski obtained her Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Hartford. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she was editor-in-chief of the Connecticut Law Journal. Ms. Chmieleski holds Connecticut Law and Nursing Licenses and is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She is a former ASHRM board member.

About Allied World Assurance Company

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, offering superior client service through a global network of branches and affiliates. Our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor's and Fitch. Please visit our website at www.awac.com for further information on Allied World.

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