UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 8, 2006
ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, LTD
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Bermuda
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001-32938
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98-0481737 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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Identification No.) |
27 Richmond Road
Pembroke HM 08, Bermuda
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (441) 278-5400
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Beginning on December 11, 2006, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (the ‘‘Company’’) will present the information about
the Company described in the slides attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 to various investors.
The slides set forth in Exhibit 99.1 are incorporated by reference herein. The information in Item
7.01 of this report is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Regulation FD. Accordingly, the
information in Item 7.01 of this report will not be incorporated by reference into any registration
statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically
identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. The furnishing of the information in
this report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the
Company that the information in this report is material or complete, or that investors should
consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of the
Company.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in Exhibit 99.1 may contain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve inherent risks and
uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements that use terms such
as “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” or “expects” and that relate to our plans and objectives
for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In light of the risks and uncertainties
inherent in all forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such statements in Exhibit 99.1 should
not be considered as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives or plans will
be achieved. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations. Actual
results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements and therefore
you should not place undue reliance on them. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements
includes the following: (a) the effects of competitors’ pricing policies, and of changes in laws
and regulations on competition, including industry consolidation and development of competing
financial products; (b) the effects of investigations into market practices, in particular
insurance brokerage practices, together with any legal or regulatory proceedings, related
settlements and industry reform or other changes arising therefrom; (c) the impact of acts of
terrorism and acts of war; (d) greater frequency or severity of claims and loss activity, including
as a result of natural or man-made catastrophic events, than our underwriting, reserving or
investment practices have anticipated; (e) increased competition due to an increase in capacity of
property and casualty insurers or reinsurers; (f) the inability to obtain or maintain financial
strength ratings by one or more of the company’s subsidiaries; (g) the adequacy of our loss
reserves and the need to adjust such reserves as claims develop over time; (h) the company or one
of its subsidiaries becoming subject to significant income taxes in the United States or elsewhere;
(i) changes in regulations or tax laws applicable to the company, its subsidiaries, brokers or
customers; (j) changes in the availability, cost or quality of reinsurance or retrocessional
coverage; (k) loss of key personnel; (l) changes in general economic conditions, including
inflation, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and other factors that could affect the
company’s investment portfolio; and (m) such other risk factors as may be discussed in our most
recent documents on file with the SEC. We are under no obligation (and expressly disclaim any such
obligation) to update or revise any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time,
whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Description |
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99.1
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Slides from presentation by management |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
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ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, LTD |
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| Dated: December 8, 2006 |
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/s/ Wesley D. Dupont
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Name: |
Wesley D. Dupont |
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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