PHILADELPHIA – January 5, 2006 – ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, today announced that Jessica Yueh has been named Business Development Manager for ACE USA International & Specialty in San Francisco. Ms. Yueh will be responsible for leading the unit’s business development activities in Northern California and cultivating new and existing relationships with insurance brokers in the region.
“As the number of U.S. companies conducting business overseas continues to rise, we are experiencing a rapidly growing demand for ACE USA International & Specialty’s products. These products are designed to minimize the risks associated with international business,” said Barry Williams, Vice President and Northwest Region International Casualty Manager for ACE USA International & Specialty. “Jessica will help us to take advantage of these growth opportunities by strategically matching ACE USA’s capabilities with the international insurance needs of Northern California companies.”
Ms. Yueh joins ACE USA from Marsh USA in San Francisco. As a Transaction Specialist in Marsh’s Middle Market Group, she was responsible for developing and maintaining market relationships and providing placement assistance. Her experience includes working with a wide range of industry groups on both the client advisory and broking side. Ms. Yueh received a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on international business and negotiations from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
“We are pleased to welcome Jessica to ACE USA,” said Steve Dennison, ACE USA Northwest Regional Executive Officer. “As we continue to grow in the San Francisco area, Jessica will play a critical role in helping us deliver ACE USA's unique products, underwriting expertise and outstanding service to countless customers in the region.”
Specializing in global programs and specialty coverages, ACE International & Specialty is a division of ACE USA that offers insurance coverages for a broad range of mid- to large-sized U.S.-based companies. Key products include global property, foreign casualty, commercial marine and aerospace.
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ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.
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