8-K

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): February 25, 2016

ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Switzerland	001-32938	98-0681223
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Gubelstrasse 24
Park Tower, 15th Floor

6300 Zug, Switzerland

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 41-41-768-1080

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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Item 5.02.Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 25, 2016, Mr. James F. Duffy, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (the “Company”), notified the Board in writing of his intent to retire as a member of the Board effective as of April 19, 2016 and not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2016 Annual Shareholder Meeting, which is scheduled to occur on the same date.  Mr. Duffy’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company.  The Company appreciates Mr. Duffy’s many contributions and dedicated service to the Company over the past ten years.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release, dated February 25, 2016.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG
Dated: February 25, 2016	By:	/s/ Wesley D. Dupont
	Name: Wesley D. Dupont
	Title: Executive Vice President & General Counsel

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release, dated February 25, 2016.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Allied World Announces Retirement of Jim Duffy from the Board of Directors

Zug, Switzerland — February 25, 2016 — Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH) today announced that Jim Duffy will retire from Allied World’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective as of April 19, 2016 and will not be a nominee for reelection at the company’s 2016 Annual Shareholder Meeting, which is scheduled to occur on the same date.  With Mr. Duffy’s retirement, the Board will include eight directors.  Mr. Duffy joined the Board in July 2006 and during his tenure has served as the Chair of the Enterprise Risk Committee and as a member of the Audit, Compensation, Executive and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees.

“Jim Duffy’s extensive expertise and experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry have made immeasurable contributions to our Board and committee discussions, and we’ll miss his advice and wisdom” said Allied World President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Scott Carmilani.  “He has played a significant role in our development and growth into a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company.  We thank him for all of his contributions.”

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.

Please visit the following for further information on Allied World: Web: www.awac.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/alliedworld | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-world.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Any forward-looking statements made in this press release reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. For example, our forward-looking statements could be affected by pricing and policy term trends; increased competition; the adequacy of our loss reserves; negative rating agency actions; greater frequency or severity of unpredictable catastrophic events; the impact of acts of terrorism and acts of war; the company or its subsidiaries becoming subject to significant income taxes in the United States or elsewhere; changes in regulations or tax laws; changes in the availability, cost or quality of reinsurance or retrocessional coverage; adverse general economic conditions; and judicial, legislative, political and other governmental developments, as well as management’s response to these factors, and other factors identified in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. 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.

SOURCE: Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG

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