Allied World Assurance Company (AWAC) News

A.M. Best Affirms Allied World’s Ratings

Ratings agency A.M. Best has removed Allied World Assurance Co. Ltd. and its divisions from their status as “under review with negative implications” and affirmed Allied World’s financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of …

S&P Lowers Ratings of Allied World After Acquisition by Fairfax; Outlook Stable

S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term counterparty credit and senior debt ratings on Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AG to ‘BBB-‘ from ‘BBB+’, following the completion of the company’s acquisition last week by Fairfax Financial Holdings. At the same time, …

Fairfax Financial Completes $4.9 Billion Acquisition of Allied World

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., the Toronto-based investment and insurance company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings, for US$4.9 billion – marking the company’s largest purchase yet. Indeed, Prem Watsa, chairman and chief executive officer, has …

Venture Insurance Adds New Market to Hunting, Fishing Resort Industry Program

Venture Insurance Programs, a national insurance program administrator, has added Allied World Assurance Company (AWAC) as a new market for its SPORTSMAN program, which serves hunting and fishing resorts, lodges and private clubs. AWAC will serve as an additional carrier …