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Record Date Finalized for ACE Limited Quarterly Dividend
Sep 30, 2008

ZURICH, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As previously announced, the Board of Directors of ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE) declared a quarterly dividend of 0.30 Swiss Francs (CHF) per share, payable on October 14, 2008. The required filing with the Swiss Commercial Register has been made. Accordingly, this dividend will be paid to the companys shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2008, as anticipated.

Dividend payments will be made in U.S. Dollars (USD) based upon the USD/CHF exchange rate on or about October 7, 2008. ACE will publicly announce the applicable exchange rate and the USD amount of the dividend as soon as practicable after they are known.

The ACE Group of Companies is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited, the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: www.acelimited.com.

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ACE Limited
Investor Contact:
Helen M. Wilson, 441-299-9283
helen.wilson@ace.bm
or
Media Contact:
Patrick F. McGovern, 212-827-4426
patrick.mcgovern@ace-ina.com