PHILADELPHIA – October 24, 2005 – ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, today announced that it has opened branch offices in Denver, Colo., and Phoenix, Ariz. Leading these new offices is Anne Nadler, who has joined ACE USA as Colorado and Arizona Branch Manager. Based in Denver, Ms. Nadler will work closely with brokers and clients in the region to cultivate relationships and expand ACE USA’s local presence. She also will oversee the branch offices’ production plans, distribution, product sales and marketing, and general operations.
"Delivering exceptional service through locally-based staff is an important part of our regional management strategy,” said Laurel Ulrich, ACE USA Western Regional Executive Officer. “We believe there are tremendous growth opportunities in the Colorado and Arizona markets, and our new branch offices will help us to maintain ongoing communication with our brokers and clients in these regions and better understand their needs. Anne brings the right combination of insurance knowledge, leadership and market familiarity to lead ACE USA’s growth in these important regions.”
Ms. Nadler most recently served as Business Development Manager with AIG in Denver, responsible for marketing and sales in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. Earlier experience includes several commercial insurance sales, loss control, underwriting and managerial roles with State Farm Insurance.
Ms. Nadler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a concentration in business from Colorado State University. She also holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) professional designations.
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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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