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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2006--ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of The ACE Group of Companies, today announced the appointment of Kevin Dunham as Senior Vice President and Branch Manager for ACE Risk Management(R). Mr. Dunham will have overall responsibility for overseeing ACE Risk Management branch operations in Los Angeles, managing new business development and underwriting activities, and serving large account customers. 
 

ACE Risk Management offers comprehensive risk management programs and services, which are uniquely designed and customized to assist companies in any industry deal with the significant costs of financing and managing risk.

"Kevin's appointment reflects our continued commitment to establishing a strong local presence," said Tony Apriceno, Executive Vice President, Field Operations for the Central and Western regions of ACE Risk Management. "Kevin's proven experience in managing national accounts in the large-risk marketplace, particularly in Los Angeles, will enable him to continue to support ACE's continued growth in this arena."

With more than 18 years of risk management, business development and sales experience in the insurance and general sales arena with particular emphasis on serving the regional large-risk marketplace, Mr. Dunham joined ACE in 2002, where he most recently served as Regional Vice President for ESIS, Inc., the risk management services organization of ACE USA. He previously held a variety of leadership positions in the large-risk field operations arena with State Farm Fire and Casualty Company in Los Angeles and AIG Claims Services. He also served as a Regional Branch Manager for Enterprise Rent a Car in Los Angeles. Mr. Dunham earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.

"As we continue to grow in the Los Angeles area, Kevin will play a critical role in helping us delivering ACE USA's unique products serving the large-risk market, and exceptional service to countless customers in the region," said Laurel Ulrich, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive, Western Region, ACE USA.

To learn more about ACE Risk Management's products and services, visit www.aceriskmanagement.com.

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.