PEMBROKE, Bermuda, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allied World National Assurance Company, a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd , announced today that Nicole Ferris and Dominick Bruno have joined the Business Development team and will be reporting to Reza Khan, Vice President, Business Development.
Gordon Knight, President of Allied World U.S., commented, "We are very pleased to welcome Nicole and Dominick to our Business Development team. I am confident that they will both be great assets to the company as we continue to develop new and innovative products for our clients."
Ms. Ferris joined the company on June 15 as Assistant Vice President of Business Management in the Atlanta office. She will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing Allied World's Southeast Business Development strategic plans across all lines of business in the organization. Prior to this position, Ms. Ferris was a Business Development Manager at AIU Holdings, Inc. overseeing regional broker operations, executing broker and account strategies, directing the Regional Transportation Product Integration team, and coordinating internal and external sales meetings to develop productive relationships in Atlanta.
Mr. Bruno joined Allied World on May 26 as an Assistant Vice President, Business Development in the Chicago office. He will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Allied World's Midwest Business Development strategic plans across all lines of business in the organization. Prior to this role, Mr. Bruno was a Business Development Director at AIU Holdings, Inc. managing a variety of Midwest broker relationships in the Chicago area.
About Allied World Assurance Company
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, offering superior client service through offices in Bermuda, the United States, Europe and Hong Kong. Our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. For further information on Allied World, please visit our website at http://www.awac.com/.
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