OREANDA-NEWS. Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH) announced today that Allied World Global Markets will enter the fine art and specie market with the appointment of Ann‐Louise Seago to the role of Vice President, Fine Art and Specie, to develop and manage the product line for Europe. Based in London and underwriting from the Company’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 2232, she will report to Bart Grefe, Senior Vice President, Head of Marine, Allied World Global Markets.

Mr. Grefe said, “Ann‐Louise’s arrival marks the latest step in the building out of the Allied World marine offering, following the launch of our marine liability product earlier this year. Hiring specialist experts like Ann‐Louise enables us to offer our clients a wide‐ranging and diverse product suite and expertise. We look forward to welcoming Ann‐Louise to our growing marine team.” 

Ms. Seago has more than 20 years’ experience in the fine art and specie and market in the Lloyd’s market, the U.S. and Canada. Most recently, she was Managing Director and Chief Agent at AXA Art Insurance Corporation in Toronto. Prior to that, she was Vice President/Senior Fine Art Underwriter at XL Specialty Insurance Company in New York City.

About Allied World   Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries and brand known as Allied World, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions. Allied World offers superior client service through a global network of offices and branches. All of Allied World's rated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A by A.M. Best Company, A by Standard & Poor's, and A2 by Moody's, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's and AA‐ by Fitch.