The ACE Group is one of the world’s largest providers of commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance.  With more than $78 billion in assets and $19 billion of gross written premiums in 2009, ACE is distinguished by its underwriting expertise, superior claims handling and global franchise – a physical presence in more than 50 countries and business conducted in over 170 countries.

ACE Limited, the Swiss-incorporated parent company of the ACE Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACE) and is a component of the S&P 500 stock index. The ACE Group serves a diverse group of clients including multinational corporations with complex property and casualty exposures, local businesses in countries throughout the world, insurance companies looking to reinsure their portfolios, and individuals purchasing personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance coverage.

Formed in 1985 by a consortium of Fortune 500 companies to address a shortage of capacity in the insurance market, The ACE Group maintains executive offices in Zurich, Bermuda and New York, among other locations, and employs more than 15,000 people worldwide.