Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE:AWH) announced today that Jason Glasgow has been appointed Vice President, Practice Lead – Technology, Privacy & Network Security Professional Liability for Allied World U.S. In this role, Mr. Glasgow will be responsible for the strategy, management and underwriting of Allied World’s U.S. Cyber platform.

Christian Gravier, President, Allied World North American Professional Lines, said: “We are extremely pleased to have Jason join the team. His 14+ years of insurance experience is invaluable and his reputation will be a great asset as we continue to grow our product and FrameWRX services in the cyber space.”

Al Fantuzzi, Senior Vice President and Head of the North American E&O Division, said: “Jason comes to Allied World highly regarded and has extensive knowledge of the cyber insurance segment. He will work closely with Joe Labieniec, Senior Vice President, E&O Division, and will be a great fit for our organization.”

Mr. Glasgow joins Allied World from Travelers, where he most recently held the position of Vice President and Cyber Risk Product Manager. He obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA and a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford, CT.

For further information about Allied World’s U.S. cyber capabilities, please contact Al Fantuzzi at al.fantuzzi@awac.com.

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.

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