PHILADELPHIA - April 16, 2004 - ACE US International, a unit of ACE USA-the U.S.-based retail operating division of The ACE Group of Companies-offers coverage for Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers Compensation exposures for prime contractors and subcontractors performing public works contracts overseas which have been authorized, approved or financed by the U.S. government, or its agencies.
"ACE USA has far ranging DBA experience in the exposures that companies face when working on U.S. military bases abroad and other varieties of international public works projects funded by the U.S. government," states Mark Lima, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ACE US International. "As such, ACE USA is a leading provider of DBA coverage and is recognized as an approved carrier by the U.S. Department of Labor."
"Our centralized DBA claims center has extensive experience in handling and resolving claims," comments Larry Boyk, Senior Vice President, ACE US International. "Our claims professionals have a thorough understanding and expertise in the critical DBA issues facing businesses in today's often unpredictable global markets."
The ACE DBA coverage offers many benefits to those companies who opt for this coverage, including:
- Dedicated international casualty underwriters with decision-making authority, located in offices throughout the U.S.
- Expert and responsive claims professionals who are knowledgeable on the complexities of DBA
- An exclusive focus on international exposures, thus providing our multi-national customers with the highest level of service
For more information about ACE US International's DBA coverage, contact Larry Boyk, Senior Vice President, ACE US International at 215-640-4869; e-mail: larry.boyk@ace-ina.com.
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ACE USA is a U.S.-based operating division of The ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE). ACE USA 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.