10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2012

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to

Commission file number: 001-32938

ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Switzerland	98-0681223
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Lindenstrasse 8

6340 Baar

Zug, Switzerland

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

41-41-768-1080

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer þ	Accelerated filer ¨	Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company ¨
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ

As of July 30, 2012, 35,773,639 common shares were outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements	1
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	30
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	64
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	66
PART II
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	67
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	67
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	67
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	67
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	67
Item 5.	Other Information	67
Item 6.	Exhibits	68
SIGNATURES		69
EXHIBIT INDEX

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts)

	As of June 30, 2012			As of December 31, 2011
ASSETS:
Fixed maturity investments available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012: $28,038; 2011: $226,397)	$	30,214		$	244,016
Fixed maturity investments trading, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012: $6,705,210; 2011: $6,207,991)		6,796,109			6,254,686
Equity securities trading, at fair value (cost: 2012: $419,366; 2011: $356,370)		454,205			367,483
Other invested assets trading, at fair value		520,890			540,409
Total investments		7,801,418			7,406,594
Cash and cash equivalents		864,450			633,996
Restricted cash		239,376			82,608
Insurance balances receivable		845,663			652,158
Prepaid reinsurance		259,289			226,721
Reinsurance recoverable		1,073,612			1,002,919
Accrued investment income		30,117			38,263
Net deferred acquisition costs		129,818			100,334
Goodwill		268,376			268,376
Intangible assets		52,631			53,898
Balances receivable on sale of investments		635,727			580,443
Net deferred tax assets		28,477			22,646
Other assets		48,697			53,202
Total assets	$	12,277,651		$	11,122,158
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	5,377,518		$	5,225,143
Unearned premiums		1,363,006			1,078,412
Reinsurance balances payable		128,306			124,539
Balances due on purchases of investments		1,220,246			616,728
Senior notes		798,080			797,949
Dividends payable		—			14,302
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		106,594			116,063
Total liabilities	$	8,993,750		$	7,973,136
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common shares: 2012: par value CHF 13.69 per share and 2011: par value CHF 14.03 per share (2012: 40,003,642; 2011: 40,003,642 shares issued and 2012: 35,942,964; 2011: 37,742,131 shares outstanding)		543,452			557,153
Additional paid-in capital		52,815			78,225
Treasury shares, at cost (2012: 4,060,678; 2011: 2,261,511)		(264,037	)		(136,590	)
Retained earnings		2,950,257			2,635,750
Accumulated other comprehensive income: net unrealized gains on investments, net of tax		1,414			14,484
Total shareholders’ equity		3,283,901			3,149,022
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	12,277,651		$	11,122,158

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
REVENUES:
Gross premiums written	$	646,870		$	519,598		$	1,327,799		$	1,080,286
Premiums ceded		(152,160	)		(123,795	)		(244,136	)		(203,612	)
Net premiums written		494,710			395,803			1,083,663			876,674
Change in unearned premiums		(64,963	)		(40,496	)		(252,026	)		(186,491	)
Net premiums earned		429,747			355,307			831,637			690,183
Net investment income		42,451			52,368			89,660			102,576
Net realized investment gains		8,663			58,878			142,244			109,254
		480,861			466,553			1,063,541			902,013
EXPENSES:
Net losses and loss expenses		240,380			235,813			465,582			540,265
Acquisition costs		51,588			42,971			98,726			81,053
General and administrative expenses		73,979			67,201			144,345			135,157
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets		634			766			1,267			1,533
Interest expense		14,001			13,745			27,757			27,487
Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(1,019	)		1,184			(1,100	)		742
		379,563			361,680			736,577			786,237
Income before income taxes		101,298			104,873			326,964			115,776
Income tax expense		4,947			11,073			12,457			13,356
NET INCOME		96,351			93,800			314,507			102,420
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax (benefit) expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012: ($68); 2011:$1,461 and six months ended June 30, 2012:($96); 2011: $2,425		231			13,680			179			5,636
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		(1,142	)		(23,548	)		(13,249	)		(39,676	)
Other comprehensive loss		(911	)		(9,868	)		(13,070	)		(34,040	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	95,440		$	83,932		$	301,437		$	68,380
PER SHARE DATA
Basic earnings per share	$	2.66		$	2.45		$	8.56		$	2.69
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.59		$	2.36		$	8.41		$	2.57
Weighted average common shares outstanding		36,288,596			38,346,489			36,746,881			38,061,724
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding		37,189,722			39,800,753			37,395,559			39,873,418
Dividends paid per share	$	0.375		$	—		$	0.750		$	—

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)

	Share Capital			Additional Paid-in Capital			Treasury Shares			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Retained Earnings		Total
December 31, 2011	$	557,153		$	78,225		$	(136,590	)	$	14,484		$	2,635,750	$	3,149,022
Net income		—			—			—			—			314,507		314,507
Dividends — par value reduction		(13,701	)		—			—			—			—		(13,701	)
Other comprehensive loss		—			—			—			(13,070	)		—		(13,070	)
Stock compensation		—			(25,410	)		32,011			—			—		6,601
Share repurchases		—			—			(159,458	)		—			—		(159,458	)
June 30, 2012	$	543,452		$	52,815		$	(264,037	)	$	1,414		$	2,950,257	$	3,283,901
December 31, 2010	$	600,055		$	170,239		$	(112,811	)	$	57,135		$	2,361,202	$	3,075,820
Net income		—			—			—			—			102,420		102,420
Other comprehensive loss		—			—			—			(34,040	)		—		(34,040	)
Stock compensation		—			(34,582	)		48,419			—			—		13,837
Share repurchase		—			—			(60,000	)		—			—		(60,000	)
Repurchase of founder warrants		—			(53,620	)		—			—			—		(53,620	)
June 30, 2011	$	600,055		$	82,037		$	(124,392	)	$	23,095		$	2,463,622	$	3,044,417

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	314,507		$	102,420
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Net realized gains on sales of investments		(46,834	)		(52,906	)
Mark to market adjustments		(94,732	)		(77,318	)
Stock compensation expense		9,294			12,112
Changes in:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses, net of reinsurance recoverables		81,682			285,753
Unearned premiums, net of prepaid reinsurance		252,026			186,491
Insurance balances receivable		(193,505	)		(123,075	)
Reinsurance balances payable		3,767			32,929
Net deferred acquisition costs		(29,484	)		(15,280	)
Net deferred tax assets		(3,458	)		2,339
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(19,978	)		(18,629	)
Other items, net		28,488			27,010
Net cash provided by operating activities		301,773			361,846
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities		—			(352	)
Purchases of trading securities		(4,005,352	)		(4,194,787	)
Purchases of other invested assets		(17,778	)		(240,410	)
Sales of available for sale securities		214,015			560,794
Sales of trading securities		3,959,204			3,540,053
Sales of other invested assets		108,759			36,067
Purchases of fixed assets		(879	)		(2,316	)
Change in restricted cash		(156,768	)		29,520
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		101,201			(271,431	)
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid — partial par value reduction		(28,003	)		—
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		6,697			4,824
Share repurchases		(148,949	)		(60,000	)
Repurchase of founder warrants		—			(53,620	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(170,255	)		(108,796	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash		(2,265	)		2,190
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		230,454			(16,191	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		633,996			756,995
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	864,450		$	740,804
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
— Cash paid for income taxes	$	8,257		$	433
— Cash paid for interest expense	$	27,000		$	27,000

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

1. GENERAL

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, a Swiss holding company (“Allied World Switzerland”), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance on a worldwide basis through operations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND CONSOLIDATION

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are normal and recurring in nature and necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations as of the end of and for the periods presented. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates reflected in the Company’s financial statements include, but are not limited to:

• The premium estimates for certain reinsurance agreements,

• Recoverability of deferred acquisition costs,

• The reserve for outstanding losses and loss expenses,

• Valuation of ceded reinsurance recoverables,

• Determination of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, and

• Valuation of financial instruments.

Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation and all entities meeting consolidation requirements have been included in the consolidation.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, including these notes, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements, and related notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

3. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In October 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-26, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts” (“ASU 2010-26”). ASU 2010-26 clarifies what costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts can be deferred and amortized over the coverage period. Under the revised guidance of ASU 2010-26, incremental direct costs that result directly from and are essential to the insurance contract and would not have been incurred had the insurance contract not been written are costs that may be capitalized, including costs relating to activities specifically performed by the Company such as underwriting, policy issuance and processing. The Company adopted ASU 2010-26 retrospectively on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2010-26 did not have an impact on consolidated shareholders’ equity or net income as the Company had not previously capitalized costs that did not meet the requirement for capitalization of the revised standard.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 provides a consistent meaning for the term “fair value” between the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board and establishes common requirements for measuring and disclosing information related thereto. The Company adopted ASU 2011-04 prospectively on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-04

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

did not have an impact on consolidated shareholders’ equity or net income or the Company’s fair value measurements. Refer to Note 6 for the Company’s related disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income” (“ASU 2011-05”). ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, requires consecutive presentation of the statement of net income and other comprehensive income, and requires the presentation of reclassification adjustments on the face of the financial statements from other comprehensive income to net income. In December 2011, ASU 2011-05 was updated by ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05” (“ASU 2011-12”) to defer the presentation requirements of reclassification adjustments required by ASU 2011-05. The Company adopted ASU 2011-05 on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 and the related updates from ASU 2011-12 did not have an impact on the presentation of the financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment” (“ASU 2011-08”). ASU 2011-08 simplifies how goodwill is tested for impairment by permitting entities to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The results of the qualitative assessment will determine if an entity needs to proceed with the two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted ASU 2011-08 on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-08 did not have an impact on consolidated shareholders’ equity or net income.

4. INVESTMENTS

a) Available for Sale Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s available for sale investments by category are as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
June 30, 2012
U.S. Government and Government agencies	$	28,038	$	2,176	$	—		$	30,214
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale	$	28,038	$	2,176	$	—		$	30,214
December 31, 2011
U.S. Government and Government agencies	$	31,309	$	2,321	$	—		$	33,630
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		29,128		4,351		—			33,479
Corporate debt:
Financial institutions		17,431		348		(292	)		17,487
Industrials		73,539		4,268		—			77,807
Utilities		74,990		6,623		—			81,613
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale	$	226,397	$	17,911	$	(292	)	$	244,016

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

b) Trading Securities

Securities accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) (“consolidated income statements”) by category are as follows:

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
U.S. Government and Government agencies	$	1,715,141	$	1,701,706	$	1,278,265	$	1,263,948
Non-U.S. Government and Government agencies		315,493		309,350		256,756		251,784
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,741		38,584		133,902		128,633
Corporate debt:
Financial institutions		961,728		946,999		1,161,904		1,174,308
Industrials		1,019,043		1,013,026		987,006		974,731
Utilities		58,173		56,718		105,564		103,262
Residential mortgage-backed:
Non-agency residential		298,355		283,739		302,827		314,077
Agency residential		1,710,596		1,686,022		1,183,893		1,156,913
Commercial mortgage-backed		260,420		252,193		331,371		326,697
Asset-backed		417,419		416,873		513,198		513,638
Total fixed maturity investments, trading	$	6,796,109	$	6,705,210	$	6,254,686	$	6,207,991
	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Fair Value		Original Cost		Fair Value		Original Cost
Equity securities	$	454,205	$	419,366	$	367,483	$	356,370
Other invested assets (1)		520,890		487,938		540,409		529,851
	$	975,095	$	907,304	$	907,892	$	886,221

(1) Within the Company’s financial statements and footnotes “other invested assets” include the Company’s investments in both hedge funds and private equity funds.

c) Contractual Maturity Dates

The contractual maturity dates of available for sale fixed maturity investments are as follows:

	June 30, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	7,001	$	7,056
Due after one year through five years		16,958		18,111
Due after five years through ten years		1,077		1,180
Due after ten years		3,002		3,867
	$	28,038	$	30,214

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

d) Other Invested Assets

Included in other invested assets are the Company’s hedge fund and private equity investments. As of the balance sheet date, the Company held interests in 22 funds with a total fair value of $520,890, which comprised 5.8% of the total fair value of its investments and cash and cash equivalents. The fair values of these assets have been estimated using the net asset value per share of the funds.

In general, the Company has invested in hedge funds that require at least 30 days’ notice of redemption, and may be redeemed on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual or longer basis, depending on the fund. Certain hedge funds have lock-up periods ranging from 1 to 3 years from initial investment. A lock-up period refers to the initial amount of time an investor is contractually required to invest before having the ability to redeem. Funds that provide for periodic redemptions may, depending on the funds’ governing documents, have the ability to deny or delay a redemption request, called a “gate.” The fund may implement this restriction because the aggregate amount of redemption requests as of a particular date exceeds a specified level, generally ranging from 15% to 25% of the fund’s net assets. The gate is a method for executing an orderly redemption process that allows for redemption requests to be

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

executed in a timely manner to reduce the possibility of adversely affecting the remaining investors in the fund. Typically, the imposition of a gate delays a portion of the requested redemption, with the remaining portion settled in cash sometime after the redemption date. Certain funds may impose a redemption fee on early redemptions. Interests in private equity funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.

Details regarding the redemption characteristics of the other invested assets portfolio as of June 30, 2012 were as follows:

Fund Type	Fair Value as of June 30, 2012		Investments with Redemption Restrictions		Estimated Remaining Restriction Period		Investments without Redemption Restrictions		Redemption Frequency (1)		Redemption Notice  Period (1)		Unfunded Commitments
Private equity (primary and secondary)	$	78,199	$	78,199		4 - 10 Years	$	—					$	167,013
Mezzanine debt		21,756		21,756		10 Years		—						94,022
Distressed		9,559		9,559		<6 Years		—						8,699
Total private equity		109,514		109,514				—						269,734
Distressed		41,131		1,042		<2 Years		40,089		Quarterly		45 - 65 Days		—
Equity long/short		165,482		—				165,482		Quarterly		30 - 60 Days		—
Multi-strategy		136,160		25,830		<2 Years		110,330		Quarterly		45 - 90 Days		—
Event driven		68,603		—				68,603		Annual		45 - 60 Days		—
Total hedge funds		411,376		26,872				384,504						—
Total other invested assets	$	520,890	$	136,386			$	384,504					$	269,734

(1) The redemption frequency and notice periods only apply to the investments without redemption restrictions.

• Private equity funds: Primary funds may invest in companies and general partnership interests. Secondary funds buy limited partnership interests from existing limited partners of primary private equity funds. As owners of private equity funds seek liquidity, they can sell their existing investments, plus any remaining commitment, to secondary market participants. These funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.

• Mezzanine debt funds: Mezzanine debt funds invest primarily in privately negotiated mezzanine investments. The funds’ strategies will focus primarily on providing capital to upper middle market and middle market companies, and private equity sponsors, in connection with leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth financings and other corporate transactions. The most common position in the capital structure will be between the senior secured debt holder and the equity; however, the funds will utilize a flexible approach when structuring investments, which may include secured debt, subordinated debt, preferred stock and/or private equity. These funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.

• Distressed funds: In distressed debt investing, managers take positions in the debt of companies experiencing significant financial difficulties, including bankruptcy, or in certain positions of the capital structure of structured securities. The manager relies on the fundamental analysis of these securities, including the claims on the assets and the likely return to bondholders. Certain funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.

• Equity long/short funds: In equity long/short funds, managers take long positions in companies they deem to be undervalued and short positions in companies they deem to be overvalued. Long/short managers may invest in countries, regions or sectors and vary by their use of leverage and target net long position.

• Multi-strategy funds: These funds may utilize many strategies employed by specialized funds including distressed investing, equity long/short, merger arbitrage, convertible arbitrage, fixed income arbitrage and macro trading.

• Event driven funds: Event driven strategies seek to deploy capital into specific securities whose returns are affected by a specific event that affects the value of one or more securities of a company. Returns for such securities are linked primarily to the specific outcome of the events and not by the overall direction of the bond or stock markets. Examples could include mergers and acquisitions (arbitrage), corporate restructurings and spin-offs and capital structure arbitrage.

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e) Net Investment Income

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Fixed maturity investments	$	37,219		$	50,648		$	84,105		$	101,594
Equity securities and other invested assets		8,644			5,015			12,718			7,211
Cash and cash equivalents		550			127			1,157			445
Expenses		(3,962	)		(3,422	)		(8,320	)		(6,674	)
Net investment income	$	42,451		$	52,368		$	89,660		$	102,576

f) Components of Realized Gains and Losses

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Gross realized gains on sale of invested assets	$	52,775		$	34,611		$	91,944		$	78,168
Gross realized losses on sale of invested assets		(14,762	)		(3,330	)		(36,669	)		(25,262	)
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives		(5,914	)		(10,040	)		770			(15,536	)
Mark-to-market changes:
Debt securities, trading		(24,287	)		31,872			44,203			45,336
Other invested assets and equity securities		851			5,765			41,996			26,548
Net realized investment gains	$	8,663		$	58,878		$	142,244		$	109,254
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities	$	14,308		$	202,671		$	213,716		$	546,191

g) Pledged Assets

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $2,161,733 and $2,029,138, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents and investments were deposited, pledged or held in trust accounts in favor of ceding companies and other counterparties or government authorities to comply with reinsurance contract provisions and insurance laws.

In addition, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, a further $1,270,757 and $1,044,236, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents and investments were pledged as collateral for the Company’s letter of credit facility. See Note 11 to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for details on the credit facility.

h) Analysis of Unrealized Losses

The following table summarizes the market value of those available for sale investments in an unrealized loss position for periods less than and greater than 12 months:

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Gross Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Gross Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
Less than 12 months
Corporate debt:
Financial institutions	$	—	$	—	$	9,440	$	(292	)
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale	$	—	$	—	$	9,440	$	(292	)

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there were nil and three securities, respectively, in an unrealized loss position.

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i) Other-than-temporary impairment charges

Following the Company’s review of the securities in the investment portfolio during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, no securities were considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

5. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, none of the Company’s derivatives were designated as hedges. The following table summarizes information on the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (“consolidated balance sheets”):

	June 30, 2012								December 31, 2011
	Asset Derivative Notional Amount		Asset Derivative Fair Value		Liability Derivative Notional Amount		Liability Derivative Fair Value		Asset Derivative Notional Amount		Asset Derivative Fair Value		Liability Derivative Notional Amount		Liability Derivative Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Put options (1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	4,461	$	336	$	—	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts (2)		113,828		1,964		217,588		4,317		91,162		2,030		339,533		8,934
Interest rate futures (2)		197,000		943		216,700		265		680,650		977		292,000		3,467
Total derivatives	$	310,828	$	2,907	$	434,288	$	4,582	$	776,273	$	3,343	$	631,533	$	12,401

(1) Asset and liability derivatives relating to the put options are classified within “equity securities trading, at fair value” on the consolidated balance sheets.

(2) All other asset and liability derivatives are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

The following table provides the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedges recorded in the consolidated income statements:

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(359	)	$	1,345		$	580		$	2,601
Total included in foreign exchange (loss) gain		(359	)		1,345			580			2,601
Put options		—			—			(336	)		—
Foreign exchange contracts		4,415			723			2,110			723
Interest rate futures		(10,329	)		(10,763	)		(1,004	)		(16,259	)
Total included in net realized investment gains		(5,914	)		(10,040	)		770			(15,536	)
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives	$	(6,273	)	$	(8,695	)	$	1,350		$	(12,935	)

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk in its investment portfolio. Accordingly, the fair values of the Company’s investment portfolio are partially influenced by the change in foreign exchange rates. The Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts to manage the effect of this foreign currency risk. These foreign currency hedging activities have not been designated as specific hedges for financial reporting purposes.

The Company’s insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries and branches operate in various foreign countries and consequently the Company’s underwriting portfolio is exposed to foreign currency risk. The Company manages foreign currency risk by seeking to match liabilities under the insurance policies and reinsurance contracts that it writes and that are payable in foreign currencies with

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cash and investments that are denominated in such currencies. When necessary, the Company may also use derivatives to economically hedge un-matched foreign currency exposures, specifically forward contracts and currency options.

The Company also purchases and sells interest rate future contracts to actively manage the duration and yield curve positioning of its fixed income portfolio. Interest rate futures can efficiently increase or decrease the overall duration of the portfolio. Additionally, interest rate future contracts can be utilized to obtain the desired position along the yield curve in order to protect against certain future yield curve shapes.

The Company purchases options to actively manage the Company’s equity portfolio.

6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. There is a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon whether the inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability are observable or unobservable in the market at the measurement date, with quoted market prices being the highest level (Level 1) and unobservable inputs being the lowest level (Level 3). A fair value measurement will fall within the level of the hierarchy based on the input that is significant to determining such measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:

• Level 1: Observable inputs to the valuation methodology that are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

• Level 2: Observable inputs to the valuation methodology other than quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

• Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

The following table shows the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments and where in the fair value hierarchy the fair value measurements are included as of the dates indicated below:

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					Fair value measurement using:
June 30, 2012	Carrying amount		Total fair value		Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
U.S. Government and Government agencies	$	30,214	$	30,214	$	30,214	$	—	$	—
Total available for sale fixed maturity investments		30,214		30,214
Trading securities:
U.S. Government and Government agencies	$	1,715,141	$	1,715,141	$	1,231,823	$	483,318	$	—
Non-U.S. Government and Government agencies		315,493		315,493		—		315,493		—
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,741		39,741		—		39,741		—
Corporate debt		2,038,944		2,038,944		—		2,038,944		—
Mortgage-backed		2,269,371		2,269,371		—		2,111,412		157,959
Asset-backed		417,419		417,419		—		299,833		117,586
Total trading fixed maturity investments		6,796,109		6,796,109
Total fixed maturity investments		6,826,323		6,826,323
Equity securities		454,205		454,205		454,205		—		—
Other invested assets		520,890		520,890		—		—		520,890
Total investments	$	7,801,418	$	7,801,418	$	1,716,242	$	5,288,741	$	796,435
Derivative assets: (1)
Foreign exchange contracts	$	1,964	$	1,964	$	—	$	1,964	$	—
Interest rate futures		943		943		—		943		—
Derivative liabilities: (1)
Foreign exchange contracts	$	4,317	$	4,317	$	—	$	4,317	$	—
Interest rate futures		265		265		—		265		—
Senior notes	$	798,080	$	890,373	$	—	$	890,373	$	—

(1) Asset and liability derivatives relating to foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

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					Fair value measurement using:
December 31, 2011	Carrying amount		Total fair value		Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
U.S. Government and Government agencies	$	33,630	$	33,630	$	33,630	$	—	$	—
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		33,479		33,479		—		33,479		—
Corporate debt		176,907		176,907		—		176,907		—
Total available for sale fixed maturity investments		244,016		244,016
Trading securities:
U.S. Government and Government agencies	$	1,278,265	$	1,278,265	$	1,054,003	$	224,262	$	—
Non-U.S. Government and Government agencies		256,756		256,756		—		256,756		—
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		133,902		133,902		—		133,902		—
Corporate debt		2,254,474		2,254,474		—		2,254,474		—
Mortgage-backed		1,818,091		1,818,091		—		1,568,887		249,204
Asset-backed		513,198		513,198		—		418,453		94,745
Total trading fixed maturity investments		6,254,686		6,254,686
Total fixed maturity investments		6,498,702		6,498,702
Equity securities		367,483		367,483		367,483		—		—
Other invested assets		540,409		540,409		—		—		540,409
Total investments	$	7,406,594	$	7,406,594	$	1,455,116	$	5,067,120	$	884,358
Derivative assets: (1)
Foreign exchange contracts	$	2,030	$	2,030	$	—	$	2,030	$	—
Interest rate futures		977		977		—		977		—
Derivative liabilities: (1)
Foreign exchange contracts	$	8,934	$	8,934	$	—	$	8,934	$	—
Interest rate futures		3,467		3,467		—		3,467		—
Senior notes	$	797,949	$	872,731	$	—	$	872,731	$	—

(1) Asset and liability derivatives relating to foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to determine the fair value of financial instruments held as of the balance sheet date.

U.S. Government and Government agencies: Comprised primarily of bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association. The fair values of the Company’s U.S. government securities are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are included in the Level 1 fair value hierarchy. The Company believes the market for U.S. Treasury securities is an actively traded market given the high level of daily trading volume. The fair values of U.S. government agency securities are priced using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. As

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the yields for the risk-free yield curve and the spreads for these securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of U.S. government agency securities are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Non-U.S. Government and Government agencies: Comprised of fixed income obligations of non-U.S. governmental entities. The fair values of these securities are based on prices obtained from international indices and are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

States, municipalities and political subdivisions: Comprised of fixed income obligations of U.S. domiciled state and municipality entities. The fair values of these securities are based on prices obtained from the new issue market, and are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Corporate debt: Comprised of bonds issued by corporations that are diversified across a wide range of issuers and industries. The fair values of corporate bonds that are short-term are priced using spread above the London Interbank Offered Rate yield curve, and the fair value of corporate bonds that are long-term are priced using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. The spreads are sourced from broker-dealers, trade prices and the new issue market. As the significant inputs used to price corporate bonds are observable market inputs, the fair values of corporate bonds are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage-backed: Primarily comprised of residential and commercial mortgages originated by both U.S. government agencies (such as the Federal National Mortgage Association) and non-U.S. government agencies. The fair values of mortgage-backed securities originated by U.S. government agencies and non-U.S. government agencies are based on a pricing model that incorporates prepayment speeds and spreads to determine appropriate average life of mortgage-backed securities. The spreads are sourced from broker-dealers, trade prices and the new issue market. As the significant inputs used to price the mortgage-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of these securities are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy, unless the significant inputs used to price the mortgage-backed securities are broker-dealer quotes and the Company is not able to determine if those quotes are based on observable market inputs, in which case the fair value is included in the Level 3 hierarchy.

Asset-backed: Principally comprised of bonds backed by pools of automobile loan receivables, home equity loans, credit card receivables and collateralized loan obligations originated by a variety of financial institutions. The fair values of asset-backed securities are priced using prepayment speed and spread inputs that are sourced from the new issue market or broker-dealer quotes. As the significant inputs used to price the asset-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of these securities are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy, unless the significant inputs used to price the asset-backed securities are broker-dealer quotes and the Company is not able to determine if those quotes are based on observable market inputs, in which case the fair value is included in the Level 3 hierarchy.

Equity securities: The fair value of the equity securities are priced from market exchanges and therefore included in the Level 1 fair value hierarchy.

Other invested assets: Comprised of funds invested in a range of diversified strategies. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the fair values of the funds are based on the net asset value of the funds as reported by the fund manager that the Company believes is an unobservable input, and as such, the fair values of those funds are included in the Level 3 fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: The fair value of foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are priced from quoted market prices for similar exchange-traded derivatives and pricing valuation models that utilize independent market data inputs. The fair value of derivatives are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Senior notes: The fair value of the senior notes is based on reported trades. As of June 30, 2012, the 7.50% Senior Notes and 5.50% Senior Notes (each as defined in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011) were traded at 114.6% and 105.8% of their principal amount, providing an effective yield of 3.6% and 4.7%, respectively. The fair value of the senior notes is included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of financial instruments using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

	Fair value measurement using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
	Other invested assets			Mortgage-backed			Asset-backed
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
Opening balance	$	522,065		$	178,374		$	242,394
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in net income		(641	)		1,780			(220	)
Purchases		16,728			40,352			23,267
Sales		(17,262	)		(34,755	)		(47,537	)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		—			3,707			8,654
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		—			(31,499	)		(108,972	)
Ending balance	$	520,890		$	157,959		$	117,586
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
Opening balance	$	469,999		$	234,087		$	143,829
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		814			1,680			494
Purchases		94,290			29,827			32,408
Sales		(2,836	)		(34,329	)		(2,800	)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		—			24,389			20,246
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		—			(38,994	)		(80,867	)
Ending balance	$	562,267		$	216,660		$	113,310

	Fair value measurement using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
	Other invested assets			Mortgage-backed			Asset-backed
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Opening balance	$	540,409		$	249,204		$	94,745
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		14,882			4,324			904
Purchases		17,778			41,376			31,580
Sales		(52,179	)		(108,165	)		(48,133	)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		—			4,495			55,498
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		—			(33,275	)		(17,008	)
Ending balance	$	520,890		$	157,959		$	117,586
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
Opening balance	$	347,632		$	172,558		$	48,707
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		12,493			3,227			587
Purchases		245,340			62,604			115,417
Sales		(43,198	)		(43,287	)		(3,226	)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		—			86,085			32,801
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		—			(64,527	)		(80,976	)
Ending balance	$	562,267		$	216,660		$	113,310

(1) Transfers out of Level 3 are primarily attributable to the availability of market observable information.

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

The Company attempts to verify the significant inputs used by broker-dealers in determining the fair value of the securities priced by them. If the Company could not obtain sufficient information to determine if the broker-dealers were using significant observable inputs, such securities have been transferred to the Level 3 fair value hierarchy. The Company believes the prices obtained from the broker-dealers are the best estimate of fair value of the securities being priced as the broker-dealers are typically involved in the initial pricing of the security, and the Company has compared the price per the broker-dealer to other pricing sources and noted no material differences. The Company recognizes transfers between levels at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period.

The Company’s external investment accounting service provider receives prices from internationally recognized independent pricing services to measure the fair values of its fixed maturity investments. Pricing sources are evaluated and selected in a manner to ensure that the most reliable sources are used. The independent pricing sources obtain market quotations and actual transaction prices for securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Each pricing service has its own proprietary method for determining the fair value of securities that are not actively traded. In general, these methods involve the use of “matrix pricing” in which the independent pricing service uses observable market inputs, including, but not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, broker-dealer quotes, interest rates, prepayment speeds, default rates and such other inputs as are available from market sources to determine a reasonable fair value.

All of the Company’s securities classified as Level 3, other than investments in other invested assets, are valued based on unadjusted broker-dealer quotes. This includes less liquid securities such as lower quality asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and residential mortgage-backed securities. The primary valuation inputs include monthly payment information, the probability of default, loss severity rates and estimated prepayment rates. Significant changes in these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. In general, a change in the assumption of the probability of default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for the loss severity in an event of default and prepayment rates.

The Company records the unadjusted price provided and validates this price through a process that, includes, but is not limited to monthly and/or quarterly: (i) comparison of prices between two independent sources, with significant differences requiring additional price sources; (ii) quantitative analysis (e.g., comparing the quarterly return for each managed portfolio to their target benchmark, with significant differences identified and investigated); (iii) evaluation of methodologies used by external parties to calculate fair value, including a review of the inputs used for pricing; (iv) comparing the price to the Company’s knowledge of the current investment market; and (v) back-testing, which includes randomly selecting purchased or sold securities and comparing the executed prices to the fair value estimates from the pricing service. In addition to internal controls, management relies on the effectiveness of the valuation controls in place at the Company’s external investment accounting service provider (supported by a Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 report) in conjunction with regular discussion and analysis of the investment portfolio’s structure and performance.

7. RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES

The reserve for losses and loss expenses consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Outstanding loss reserves	$	1,431,802	$	1,366,466
Reserves for losses incurred but not reported		3,945,716		3,858,677
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	5,377,518	$	5,225,143

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

The table below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses. Losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance recoverables.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Gross liability at beginning of period	$	5,331,418		$	5,100,643		$	5,225,143		$	4,879,188
Reinsurance recoverable at beginning of period		(1,056,780	)		(975,523	)		(1,002,919	)		(927,588	)
Net liability at beginning of period		4,274,638			4,125,120			4,222,224			3,951,600
Net losses incurred related to:
Commutation of variable-rated reinsurance contracts		—			11,529			—			11,529
Current year		282,302			279,513			546,986			628,315
Prior years		(41,922	)		(55,229	)		(81,404	)		(99,579	)
Total incurred		240,380			235,813			465,582			540,265
Net paid losses related to:
Current year		18,226			19,579			19,840			21,279
Prior years		186,891			109,238			362,411			243,596
Total paid		205,117			128,817			382,251			264,875
Foreign exchange revaluation		(5,995	)		5,237			(1,649	)		10,363
Net liability at end of period		4,303,906			4,237,353			4,303,906			4,237,353
Reinsurance recoverable at end of period		1,073,612			1,013,951			1,073,612			1,013,951
Gross liability at end of period	$	5,377,518		$	5,251,304		$	5,377,518		$	5,251,304

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company had net favorable reserve development in each of its segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized by each segment in the 2004 through 2009 loss years across most lines of business.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company had net favorable reserve development in each of its segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized in the international insurance and reinsurance segments in the 2004 through 2008 loss years.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company commuted certain variable-rated reinsurance contracts that have swing-rated provisions, reducing ceded losses by $11,529 in accordance with the terms of the contracts resulting in a net gain of $865.

For the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company had net favorable reserve development in each of its segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized in the reinsurance segment related to the 2004 through 2007 loss years for casualty reinsurance lines and in the international insurance segment related to the 2004 through 2007 loss years for casualty lines of business.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company had net favorable reserve development in its international and reinsurance segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized in the international insurance and reinsurance segments in the 2004 through 2007 loss years related to casualty insurance and reinsurance lines of business. The Company had net unfavorable reserve development in its U.S. insurance segment due to actual loss emergence being higher than initially expected. The majority of the net unfavorable reserve development was recognized in the 2006 through 2010 loss years related to the professional liability line of business.

While the Company has experienced favorable development in its insurance and reinsurance lines, there is no assurance that conditions and trends that have affected the development of liabilities in the past will continue. It is not appropriate to extrapolate future redundancies based on prior years’ development. The methodology of estimating loss reserves is periodically reviewed to ensure that the key assumptions used in the actuarial models continue to be appropriate.

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

8. INCOME TAXES

Under Swiss law, a resident company is subject to income tax at the federal, cantonal and communal levels that is levied on net income. Income attributable to permanent establishments or real estate located abroad is excluded from the Swiss tax base. Allied World Switzerland is a holding company and, therefore, is exempt from cantonal and communal income tax. As a result, Allied World Switzerland is subject to Swiss income tax only at the federal level. Allied World Switzerland is a resident of the Canton of Zug and, as such, is subject to an annual cantonal and communal capital tax on the taxable equity of Allied World Switzerland in Switzerland. Allied World Switzerland has a Swiss operating company resident in the Canton of Zug. The operating company is subject to federal, cantonal and communal income tax and to annual cantonal and communal capital tax.

Under current Bermuda law, Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (“Allied World Bermuda”) and its Bermuda subsidiaries are not required to pay taxes in Bermuda on either income or capital gains. Allied World Bermuda and Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd have received an assurance from the Bermuda Minister of Finance under the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966 of Bermuda, that in the event of any such taxes being imposed, Allied World Bermuda and Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd will be exempted until March 2035.

Certain subsidiaries of Allied World Switzerland file U.S. federal income tax returns and various U.S. state income tax returns, as well as income tax returns in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Singapore. To the best of the Company’s knowledge, there are no income tax examinations pending by any tax authority.

Management has deemed all material tax positions to have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained based on technical merits if challenged. The Company does not expect any material unrecognized tax benefits within 12 months of January 2012.

9. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

a) Authorized shares

The issued share capital consists of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Common shares issued and fully paid, 2012: CHF 13.69 per share; 2011: CHF 14.03 per share		40,003,642		40,003,642
Share capital at end of period	$	543,452	$	557,153

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Total shares issued at beginning and end of period		40,003,642
Treasury shares issued at beginning of period		2,261,511
Shares repurchased		2,336,187
Shares issued out of treasury		(537,020	)
Total treasury shares at end of period		4,060,678
Total shares outstanding at end of period		35,942,964

As of June 30, 2012, there were outstanding 35,942,964 voting common shares and nil non-voting common shares.

Effective July 30, 2012, the Company cancelled 2,326,900 voting shares and 173,100 non-voting shares held in treasury, upon completing a required filing with the Swiss Commercial Register in Zug.

As of June 30, 2012, Allied World Switzerland’s articles of association authorized its board of directors to increase the share capital by a maximum amount of 20% of the share capital registered in the commercial register up to CHF 102,685 or 7,500,728 voting shares, and create conditional capital of 5,200,000 voting shares.

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

b) Share Warrants

In conjunction with the private placement offering at the formation of Allied World Bermuda, Allied World Bermuda granted warrant agreements to certain founding shareholders to acquire up to 5,500,000 common shares at an exercise price of $34.20 per share. These warrants were exercisable in certain limited conditions, including a public offering of common shares. All warrants granted were repurchased by the Company.

In February 2011, the Company repurchased the last outstanding warrant owned by American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) in a privately negotiated transaction. The warrant entitled AIG to purchase 2,000,000 of the Company’s common shares for $34.20 per share. The Company repurchased the warrant for an aggregate purchase price of $53,620. The repurchase of the warrant was recognized as a reduction in “additional paid-in capital” on the consolidated balance sheets. The repurchase was executed separately from the share repurchase program discussed in Note 9(d) below. After this repurchase, AIG has no warrants remaining and no other disclosed equity interest in the Company.

c) Dividends

Under Swiss law, distributions to shareholders may be paid only if the Company has sufficient distributable profits from previous fiscal years, or if the Company has freely distributable reserves, each as presented on the audited stand-alone statutory balance sheet. Distributions to shareholders out of the share and participation capital may be made by way of a capital reduction in the form of a reduction to par value to achieve a similar result as the payment of a dividend.

On May 5, 2011, the shareholders approved the Company’s proposal to pay cash dividends in the form of a distribution by way of par value reductions. The aggregate reduction amount was paid to shareholders in quarterly installments of $0.375 per share, with the last of such quarterly dividend payments being made on April 6, 2012 to shareholders of record in the amount of $13,795.

On May 3, 2012, the shareholders approved the Company’s proposal to pay cash dividends in the form of a distribution by way of par value reductions. The aggregate reduction amount is expected to be paid to shareholders in quarterly installments of $0.375 per share. The Company expects to distribute such dividends in August 2012, September 2012, December 2012 and March 2013.

d) Share repurchase

In May 2012, the Company established a new share repurchase program in order to repurchase up to $500 million of its common shares. Repurchases may be effected from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers or otherwise. The timing, form and amount of the share repurchases under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, the Company’s capital position, legal requirements and other factors. Shares repurchased have been classified as “Treasury shares, at cost” on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company will issue shares out of treasury principally related to the Company’s employee benefit plans. Under the terms of this new share repurchase program, common shares repurchased shall be designated for cancellation and shall be cancelled upon shareholder approval. The Company’s share repurchases were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Common shares repurchased		905,383		—		2,336,187		969,163
Total cost of shares repurchased	$	66,435	$	—	$	159,458	$	60,000
Average price per share	$	73.38	$	—	$	68.26	$	61.91

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the comparison of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	96,351	$	93,800	$	314,507	$	102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding		36,288,596		38,346,489		36,746,881		38,061,724
Basic earnings per share	$	2.66	$	2.45	$	8.56	$	2.69

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	96,351	$	93,800	$	314,507	$	102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding		36,288,596		38,346,489		36,746,881		38,061,724
Share equivalents:
Warrants and options		440,811		333,837		413,702		503,529
RSUs and long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) awards		460,315		1,120,427		234,976		1,308,165
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — diluted		37,189,722		39,800,753		37,395,559		39,873,418
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.59	$	2.36	$	8.41	$	2.57

For the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, a weighted average of 337,153 and 662,835 employee stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) were considered anti-dilutive and were therefore excluded from the calculation of the diluted earnings per share, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, a weighted average of 343,726 and 687,713 employee stock options and RSUs were considered anti-dilutive and were therefore excluded from the calculation of the diluted earnings per share, respectively.

11. CREDIT AGREEMENTS

In the normal course of its operations, the Company enters into agreements with financial institutions to obtain secured and unsecured credit facilities.

On June 7, 2012, Allied World Bermuda amended its existing secured credit facility. The amended $450,000 four-year secured credit facility (the “Amended Secured Credit Facility”) is primarily used for the issuance of standby letters of credit to support obligations in connection with the insurance and reinsurance business of Allied World Bermuda and its subsidiaries. A portion of the facility may also be used for revolving loans for general corporate and working capital purposes, up to a maximum of $150,000. Allied World Bermuda may request that existing lenders under the Amended Secured Credit Facility make additional commitments from time to time, up to $150,000, subject to approval by the lenders. The Amended Secured Credit Facility contains representations, warranties and covenants customary for similar bank loan facilities, including certain covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a certain leverage ratio and financial strength rating.

On June 7, 2012, upon entering into the Amended Secured Credit Facility, Allied World Bermuda terminated its $400,000 unsecured facility.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

12. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The determination of reportable segments is based on how senior management monitors the Company’s underwriting operations. Management monitors the performance of its direct underwriting operations based on the geographic location of the Company’s offices, the markets and customers served and the type of accounts written. The Company is currently organized into three operating segments: U.S. insurance, international insurance and reinsurance. All product lines fall within these classifications.

The U.S. insurance segment includes the Company’s direct specialty insurance operations in the United States. This segment provides both direct property and specialty casualty insurance primarily to non-Fortune 1000 North American domiciled accounts. The international insurance segment includes the Company’s direct insurance operations in Bermuda, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong. This segment provides both direct property and casualty insurance primarily to Fortune 1000 North American domiciled accounts and non-North American domiciled accounts. The reinsurance segment includes the Company’s reinsurance operations in the U.S., Bermuda, Europe and Asia. This segment provides reinsurance of property, general casualty, professional liability, specialty lines and property catastrophe coverages written by insurance companies. The Company presently writes reinsurance on both a treaty and a facultative basis, targeting several niche reinsurance markets.

Responsibility and accountability for the results of underwriting operations are assigned by major line of business within each segment. Because the Company does not manage its assets by segment, investment income, interest expense and total assets are not allocated to individual reportable segments. General and administrative expenses are allocated to segments based on various factors, including staff count and each segment’s proportional share of gross premiums written.

Management measures results for each segment on the basis of the “loss and loss expense ratio,” “acquisition cost ratio,” “general and administrative expense ratio” and the “combined ratio.” The “loss and loss expense ratio” is derived by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net premiums earned. The “acquisition cost ratio” is derived by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned. The “general and administrative expense ratio” is derived by dividing general and administrative expenses by net premiums earned. The “combined ratio” is the sum of the “loss and loss expense ratio,” the “acquisition cost ratio” and the “general and administrative expense ratio.”

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

The following tables provide a summary of the segment results:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2012	U.S. Insurance			International Insurance			Reinsurance			Total
Gross premiums written	$	265,974		$	183,593		$	197,303		$	646,870
Net premiums written		196,661			111,342			186,707			494,710
Net premiums earned		162,785			82,605			184,357			429,747
Net losses and loss expenses		(103,074	)		(22,233	)		(115,073	)		(240,380	)
Acquisition costs		(21,250	)		582			(30,920	)		(51,588	)
General and administrative expenses		(34,730	)		(21,648	)		(17,601	)		(73,979	)
Underwriting income		3,731			39,306			20,763			63,800
Net investment income											42,451
Net realized investment gains											8,663
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets											(634	)
Interest expense											(14,001	)
Foreign exchange gain											1,019
Income before income taxes										$	101,298
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.3	%		26.9	%		53.0	%		55.9	%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.1	%		(0.7	%)		16.4	%		12.0	%
General and administrative expense ratio		21.3	%		26.2	%		10.0	%		17.2	%
Combined ratio		97.7	%		52.4	%		79.4	%		85.1	%

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011	U.S. Insurance			International Insurance			Reinsurance			Total
Gross premiums written	$	226,738		$	178,593		$	114,267		$	519,598
Net premiums written		172,887			108,985			113,931			395,803
Net premiums earned		145,857			79,956			129,494			355,307
Net losses and loss expenses		(92,595	)		(72,082	)		(71,136	)		(235,813	)
Acquisition costs		(18,876	)		747			(24,842	)		(42,971	)
General and administrative expenses		(31,253	)		(20,653	)		(15,295	)		(67,201	)
Underwriting income (loss)		3,133			(12,032	)		18,221			9,322
Net investment income											52,368
Net realized investment gains											58,878
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets											(766	)
Interest expense											(13,745	)
Foreign exchange loss											(1,184	)
Income before income taxes										$	104,873
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.5	%		90.2	%		54.9	%		66.4	%
Acquisition cost ratio		12.9	%		(0.9	%)		19.2	%		12.1	%
General and administrative expense ratio		21.4	%		25.8	%		11.8	%		18.9	%
Combined ratio		97.8	%		115.1	%		85.9	%		97.4	%

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012	U.S. Insurance			International Insurance			Reinsurance			Total
Gross premiums written	$	470,185		$	297,183		$	560,431		$	1,327,799
Net premiums written		350,507			183,951			549,205			1,083,663
Net premiums earned		316,143			162,476			353,018			831,637
Net losses and loss expenses		(200,778	)		(60,333	)		(204,471	)		(465,582	)
Acquisition costs		(41,222	)		1,110			(58,614	)		(98,726	)
General and administrative expenses		(65,774	)		(44,049	)		(34,522	)		(144,345	)
Underwriting income		8,369			59,204			55,411			122,984
Net investment income											89,660
Net realized investment gains											142,244
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets											(1,267	)
Interest expense											(27,757	)
Foreign exchange gain											1,100
Income before income taxes											326,964
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.5	%		37.1	%		57.9	%		56.0	%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.0	%		(0.7	%)		16.6	%		11.9	%
General and administrative expense ratio		20.8	%		27.1	%		9.8	%		17.3	%
Combined ratio		97.3	%		63.5	%		84.3	%		85.2	%

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011	U.S. Insurance			International Insurance			Reinsurance			Total
Gross premiums written	$	410,040		$	289,918		$	380,328		$	1,080,286
Net premiums written		312,789			183,895			379,990			876,674
Net premiums earned		281,338			156,246			252,599			690,183
Net losses and loss expenses		(208,426	)		(143,266	)		(188,573	)		(540,265	)
Acquisition costs		(36,978	)		2,603			(46,678	)		(81,053	)
General and administrative expenses		(62,052	)		(41,381	)		(31,724	)		(135,157	)
Underwriting loss		(26,118	)		(25,798	)		(14,376	)		(66,292	)
Net investment income											102,576
Net realized investment gains											109,254
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets											(1,533	)
Interest expense											(27,487	)
Foreign exchange loss											(742	)
Income before income taxes										$	115,776
Loss and loss expense ratio		74.1	%		91.7	%		74.7	%		78.3	%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.1	%		(1.7	%)		18.5	%		11.7	%
General and administrative expense ratio		22.1	%		26.5	%		12.6	%		19.6	%
Combined ratio		109.3	%		116.5	%		105.8	%		109.6	%

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

The following table shows an analysis of the Company’s gross premiums written by geographic location of the Company’s subsidiaries. All intercompany premiums have been eliminated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	349,577	$	269,193	$	738,548	$	575,824
Bermuda		193,195		177,850		375,358		348,318
Europe		60,008		58,209		135,384		122,288
Singapore		40,128		10,331		69,311		25,567
Hong Kong		3,962		4,015		9,198		8,289
Total gross premiums written	$	646,870	$	519,598	$	1,327,799	$	1,080,286

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In April 2006, a complaint entitled New Cingular Wireless Headquarters, LLC et al. v. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., et al. was filed against numerous brokers and 78 insurers including Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd. Plaintiffs allege that the broker defendants used a variety of illegal schemes and anti-competitive practices that resulted in the plaintiffs either paying more for insurance products or receiving less beneficial terms than the competitive market would have produced. Plaintiffs seek equitable and legal remedies, including injunctive relief, consequential and punitive damages, treble damages and attorneys’ fees. Due to various pending procedural matters, the litigation has not progressed beyond the discovery phase. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of the litigation, the Company does not believe that the outcome will have a material effect on its operations or financial position.

The Company, in common with the insurance industry in general, is subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of its business. These legal proceedings generally relate to claims asserted by or against the Company in the ordinary course of insurance or reinsurance operations; estimated amounts payable under such proceedings are included in the reserve for losses and loss expenses in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2012, the Company was not a party to any material legal proceedings arising outside the ordinary course of business that is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.

14. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following tables present unaudited condensed consolidating financial information as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 for Allied World Switzerland (the “Parent Guarantor”) and Allied World Bermuda (the “Subsidiary Issuer”). The Subsidiary Issuer is a direct 100% owned subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent Guarantor under the equity method for purposes of the supplemental consolidating presentation. Earnings of subsidiaries are reflected in the Parent Guarantor’s investment accounts and earnings. The Parent Guarantor fully and unconditionally guarantees the senior notes issued by the Subsidiary Issuer.

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:

As of June 30, 2012	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)			Other Allied World Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
ASSETS:
Investments	$	—		$	—		$	7,801,418	$	—		$	7,801,418
Cash and cash equivalents		24,319			19,212			820,919		—			864,450
Insurance balances receivable		—			—			845,663		—			845,663
Reinsurance recoverable		—			—			1,073,612		—			1,073,612
Net deferred acquisition costs		—			—			129,818		—			129,818
Goodwill and intangible assets		—			—			321,007		—			321,007
Balances receivable on sale of investments		—			—			635,727		—			635,727
Investments in subsidiaries		3,283,286			4,220,504			—		(7,503,790	)		—
Due (to) from subsidiaries		(4,457	)		(7,361	)		11,818		—			—
Other assets		880			6,817			598,259		—			605,956
Total assets	$	3,304,028		$	4,239,172		$	12,238,241	$	(7,503,790	)	$	12,277,651
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	—		$	—		$	5,377,518	$	—		$	5,377,518
Unearned premiums		—			—			1,363,006		—			1,363,006
Reinsurance balances payable		—			—			128,306		—			128,306
Balances due on purchases of investments		—			—			1,220,246		—			1,220,246
Senior notes		—			798,080			—		—			798,080
Other liabilities		20,127			17,972			68,495		—			106,594
Total liabilities		20,127			816,052			8,157,571		—			8,993,750
Total shareholders’ equity		3,283,901			3,423,120			4,080,670		(7,503,790	)		3,283,901
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,304,028		$	4,239,172		$	12,238,241	$	(7,503,790	)	$	12,277,651

As of December 31, 2011	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)			Other Allied World Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
ASSETS:
Investments	$	—		$	—		$	7,406,594	$	—		$	7,406,594
Cash and cash equivalents		112,672			8,886			512,438		—			633,996
Insurance balances receivable		—			—			652,158		—			652,158
Reinsurance recoverable		—			—			1,002,919		—			1,002,919
Net deferred acquisition costs		—			—			100,334		—			100,334
Goodwill and intangible assets		—			—			322,274		—			322,274
Balances receivable on sale of investments		—			—			580,443		—			580,443
Investments in subsidiaries		3,064,066			3,964,585			—		(7,028,651	)		—
Due (to) from subsidiaries		(4,853	)		(6,769	)		11,622		—			—
Other assets		1,504			6,367			415,569		—			423,440
Total assets	$	3,173,389		$	3,973,069		$	11,004,351	$	(7,028,651	)	$	11,122,158
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	—		$	—		$	5,225,143	$	—		$	5,225,143
Unearned premiums		—			—			1,078,412		—			1,078,412
Reinsurance balances payable		—			—			124,539		—			124,539
Balances due on purchases of investments		—			—			616,728		—			616,728
Senior notes		—			797,949			—		—			797,949
Other liabilities		24,367			17,688			88,310		—			130,365
Total liabilities		24,367			815,637			7,133,132		—			7,973,136
Total shareholders’ equity		3,149,022			3,157,432			3,871,219		(7,028,651	)		3,149,022
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,173,389		$	3,973,069		$	11,004,351	$	(7,028,651	)	$	11,122,158

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(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Income Statement:

Three months ended June 30, 2012	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)			Other Allied World Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
Net premiums earned	$	—		$	—		$	429,747		$	—		$	429,747
Net investment income		5			8			42,438			—			42,451
Net realized investment losses		—			—			8,663			—			8,663
Net losses and loss expenses		—			—			(240,380	)		—			(240,380	)
Acquisition costs		—			—			(51,588	)		—			(51,588	)
General and administrative expenses		(4,278	)		(1,302	)		(68,399	)		—			(73,979	)
Amortization of intangible assets		—			—			(634	)		—			(634	)
Interest expense		—			(14,001	)		—			—			(14,001	)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)		460			(42	)		601			—			1,019
Income tax (expense) benefit		(373	)		—			(4,574	)		—			(4,947	)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries		100,537			115,102			—			(215,639	)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	96,351		$	99,765		$	115,874		$	(215,639	)	$	96,351
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $68		—			—			231			—			231
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—			—			(1,142	)		—			(1,142	)
Other comprehensive loss		—			—			(911	)		—			(911	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	96,351		$	99,765		$	114,963		$	(215,639	)	$	95,440
Three months ended June 30, 2011	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)			Other Allied World Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
Net premiums earned	$	—		$	—		$	355,307		$	—		$	355,307
Net investment income		15			8			52,345			—			52,368
Net realized investment gains		—			—			58,878			—			58,878
Net losses and loss expenses		—			—			(235,813	)		—			(235,813	)
Acquisition costs		—			—			(42,971	)		—			(42,971	)
General and administrative expenses		(4,746	)		(1,483	)		(60,972	)		—			(67,201	)
Amortization of intangible assets		—			—			(766	)		—			(766	)
Interest expense		—			(13,745	)		—			—			(13,745	)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)		(3	)		17			(1,198	)		—			(1,184	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		—			—			(11,073	)		—			(11,073	)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries		98,534			114,496			—			(213,030	)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	93,800		$	99,293		$	113,737		$	(213,030	)	$	93,800
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $1,461		—			—			13,680			—			13,680
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—			—			(23,548	)		—			(23,548	)
Other comprehensive loss		—			—			(9,868	)		—			(9,868	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	93,800		$	99,293		$	103,869		$	(213,030	)	$	83,932

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)			Other Allied World Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
Net premiums earned	$	—		$	—		$	831,637		$	—		$	831,637
Net investment income		14			11			89,635			—			89,660
Net realized investment losses		—			—			142,244			—			142,244
Net losses and loss expenses		—			—			(465,582	)		—			(465,582	)
Acquisition costs		—			—			(98,726	)		—			(98,726	)
General and administrative expenses		(8,234	)		(2,454	)		(133,657	)		—			(144,345	)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets		—			—			(1,267	)		—			(1,267	)
Interest expense		—			(27,757	)		—			—			(27,757	)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)		549			(67	)		618			—			1,100
Income tax (expense) benefit		71			—			(12,528	)		—			(12,457	)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries		322,107			349,409			—			(671,516	)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	314,507		$	319,142		$	352,374		$	(671,516	)	$	314,507
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $96		—			—			179			—			179
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—			—			(13,249	)		—			(13,249	)
Other comprehensive loss		—			—			(13,070	)		—			(13,070	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	314,507		$	319,142		$	339,304		$	(671,516	)	$	301,437
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)			Other Allied World Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
Net premiums earned	$	—		$	—		$	690,183		$	—		$	690,183
Net investment income		45			22			102,509			—			102,576
Net realized investment gains		—			—			109,254			—			109,254
Net losses and loss expenses		—			—			(540,265	)		—			(540,265	)
Acquisition costs		—			—			(81,053	)		—			(81,053	)
General and administrative expenses		(5,810	)		(4,229	)		(125,118	)		—			(135,157	)
Amortization of intangible assets		—			—			(1,533	)		—			(1,533	)
Interest expense		—			(27,487	)		—			—			(27,487	)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)		1			(224	)		(519	)		—			(742	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		—			—			(13,356	)		—			(13,356	)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries		108,184			140,859			—			(249,043	)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	102,420		$	108,941		$	140,102		$	(249,043	)	$	102,420
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $2,425		—			—			5,636			—			5,636
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—			—			(39,676	)		—			(39,676	)
Other comprehensive loss		—			—			(34,040	)		—			(34,040	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	102,420		$	108,941		$	106,062		$	(249,043	)	$	68,380

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Cash Flows:

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)		Other Allied World Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	81,902		$	10,326	$	207,280		$	—	$	299,508
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases trading securities		—			—		(4,005,352	)		—		(4,005,352	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			—		(17,778	)		—		(17,778	)
Sales of available for sale securities		—			—		214,015			—		214,015
Sales of trading securities		—			—		3,959,204			—		3,959,204
Sales of other invested assets		—			—		108,759			—		108,759
Other		—			—		(157,647	)		—		(157,647	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		—			—		101,201			—		101,201
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Partial par value reduction		(28,003	)		—		—			—		(28,003	)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		6,697			—		—			—		6,697
Share repurchases		(148,949	)		—		—			—		(148,949	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(170,255	)		—		—			—		(170,255	)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(88,353	)		10,326		308,481			—		230,454
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		112,672			8,886		512,438			—		633,996
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	24,319		$	19,212	$	820,919		$	—	$	864,450

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share, percentage and ratio information)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011	Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor)			Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer)			Other Allied World Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Allied World Switzerland Consolidated
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	$	(8,013	)	$	(32,760	)	$	404,809		$	—	$	364,036
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities		—			—			(352	)		—		(352	)
Purchases of trading securities		—			—			(4,194,787	)		—		(4,194,787	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			—			(240,410	)		—		(240,410	)
Sales of available for sale securities		—			—			560,794			—		560,794
Sales of trading securities		—			—			3,540,053			—		3,540,053
Sales of other invested assets		—			—			36,067			—		36,067
Other		(4,496	)		—			31,700			—		27,204
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(4,496	)		—			(266,935	)		—		(271,431	)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		4,824			—			—			—		4,824
Share repurchases		(60,000	)		—			—			—		(60,000	)
Repurchase of founder warrants		—			(53,620	)		—			—		(53,620	)
Other		(216	)		(881	)		1,097			—		—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(55,392	)		(54,501	)		1,097			—		(108,796	)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(67,901	)		(87,261	)		138,971			—		(16,191	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		138,488			125,663			492,844			—		756,995
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	70,587		$	38,402		$	631,815		$	—	$	740,804

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Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. References in this Form 10-Q to the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “the company” or other similar terms mean the consolidated operations of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, a Swiss holding company, and our consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise. References in this Form 10-Q to the term “Allied World Switzerland” or “Holdings” means only Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG. References to “Allied World Bermuda” mean only Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, a Bermuda holding company. References to “our insurance subsidiaries” may include our reinsurance subsidiaries. References in this Form 10-Q to $ are to the lawful currency of the United States and to CHF are to the lawful currency of Switzerland. References in this Form 10-Q to Holdings’ “common shares” mean its registered voting shares.

Note on Forward-Looking Statement

This Form 10-Q and other publicly available documents may include, and our officers and representatives may from time to time make, projections concerning financial information and statements concerning future economic performance and events, plans and objectives relating to management, operations, products and services, and assumptions underlying these projections and statements. These projections and statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are not historical facts but instead represent only our belief regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside our control. These projections and statements may address, among other things, our strategy for growth, product development, financial results and reserves. Actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from these projections and statements and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ, possibly materially, from those in the specific projections and statements are discussed throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. of Part I of our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 29, 2012 (the “2011 Form 10-K”). 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.

Overview

Our Business

We write a diversified portfolio of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance internationally through our subsidiaries and branches based in Bermuda, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United States as well as our Lloyd’s Syndicate 2232. We manage our business through three operating segments: U.S. insurance, international insurance and reinsurance. As of June 30, 2012, we had approximately $12.3 billion of total assets, $3.3 billion of total shareholders’ equity and $4.1 billion of total capital, which includes shareholders’ equity and senior notes.

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we continued to experience rate increases on property lines that had experienced significant loss activity in the prior year. We also continued to see rate improvement during the quarter on some of our casualty lines of business in certain jurisdictions. We believe that there are opportunities where certain products have attractive premium rates and that the expanded breadth of our operations allows us to target those classes of business. Given these trends, we continue to be selective in the insurance policies and reinsurance contracts we underwrite. Our consolidated gross premiums written increased by $127.3 million, or 24.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. Our net income increased by $2.6 million to $96.4 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase resulted from the improvement in underwriting results due to significantly lower catastrophe losses. This was partially offset by lower investment income and net realized investment gains. Net realized investment gains decreased by $50.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

Our consolidated gross premiums written increased by $247.5 million, or 22.9%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. Our net income increased by $212.1 million to $314.5 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011, primarily as a result of lower net losses and loss expenses. The six months ended June 30, 2011 include $199.7 million of property catastrophe losses in the Asia-Pacific region and Midwestern United States.

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Financial Highlights

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	($ in millions except share, per share and percentage data)
Gross premiums written	$	646.9		$	519.6		$	1,327.8		$	1,080.3
Net income		96.4			93.8			314.5			102.4
Operating income		87.3			44.2			178.8			2.8
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	2.66		$	2.45		$	8.56		$	2.69
Operating income	$	2.41		$	1.15		$	4.87		$	0.08
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	2.59		$	2.36		$	8.41		$	2.57
Operating income	$	2.35		$	1.11		$	4.78		$	0.07
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		36,288,596			38,346,489			36,746,881			38,061,724
Diluted		37,189,722			39,800,753			37,395,559			39,873,418
Basic book value per common share	$	91.36		$	80.23		$	91.36		$	80.23
Diluted book value per common share	$	88.24		$	76.68		$	88.24		$	76.68
Annualized return on average equity (ROAE), net income		11.8	%		12.6	%		19.6	%		6.8	%
Annualized ROAE, operating income		10.7	%		6.0	%		11.1	%		0.2	%

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In presenting the company’s results, management has included and discussed certain non-GAAP financial measures, as such term is defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures, which may be defined differently by other companies, better explain the company’s results of operations in a manner that allows for a more complete understanding of the underlying trends in the company’s business. However, these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

Operating income & operating income per share

Operating income is an internal performance measure used in the management of our operations and represents after-tax operational results excluding, as applicable, net realized investment gains or losses, net impairment charges recognized in earnings, net foreign exchange gain or loss, impairment of intangible assets and other non-recurring items. We exclude net realized investment gains or losses, net impairment charges recognized in earnings, net foreign exchange gain or loss and any other non-recurring items from our calculation of operating income because these amounts are heavily influenced by and fluctuate in part according to the availability of market opportunities and other factors. We exclude impairment of intangible assets as these are non-recurring charges. In addition to presenting net income determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that showing operating income enables investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of our financial information to more easily analyze our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Operating income should not be viewed as a substitute for U.S. GAAP net income. The following is a reconciliation of operating income to its most closely related U.S. GAAP measure, net income.

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	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	($ in millions except share, per share and percentage data)
Net income	$	96.4		$	93.8		$	314.5		$	102.4
Add after tax effect of:
Net realized investment gains		(8.1	)		(50.8	)		(134.6	)		(100.3	)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(1.0	)		1.2			(1.1	)		0.7
Operating income	$	87.3		$	44.2		$	178.8		$	2.8
Basic per share data:
Net income	$	2.66		$	2.45		$	8.56		$	2.69
Add after tax effect of:
Net realized investment gains		(0.22	)		(1.32	)		(3.66	)		(2.64	)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(0.03	)		0.02			(0.03	)		0.03
Operating income	$	2.41		$	1.15		$	4.87		$	0.08
Diluted per share data:
Net income	$	2.59		$	2.36		$	8.41		$	2.57
Add after tax effect of:
Net realized investment gains		(0.22	)		(1.28	)		(3.60	)		(2.52	)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(0.02	)		0.03			(0.03	)		0.02
Operating income	$	2.35		$	1.11		$	4.78		$	0.07

Diluted book value per share

We have included diluted book value per share because it takes into account the effect of dilutive securities; therefore, we believe it is an important measure of calculating shareholder returns.

	As of June 30,
	2012			2011
	($ in millions except share and per share data)
Price per share at period end	$	79.47		$	57.58
Total shareholders’ equity	$	3,283.9		$	3,044.4
Basic common shares outstanding		35,942,964			37,945,043
Add:
Unvested restricted share units		185,809			473,967
Performance based equity awards		510,530			920,164
Dilutive options/warrants outstanding		1,365,245			1,124,438
Weighted average exercise price per share	$	46.04		$	38.83
Deduct:
Options bought back via treasury method		(790,888	)		(758,342	)
Common shares and common share equivalents outstanding		37,213,660			39,705,270
Basic book value per common share	$	91.36		$	80.23
Diluted book value per common share	$	88.24		$	76.68

Annualized return on average equity

Annualized return on average shareholders’ equity (“ROAE”) is calculated using average equity, excluding the average after tax unrealized gains or losses on investments. We present ROAE as a measure that is commonly recognized as a standard of performance by investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of our financial information.

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Annualized operating return on average shareholders’ equity is calculated using operating income and average shareholders’ equity, excluding the average after tax unrealized gains or losses on investments.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	($ in millions except percentage data)
Opening shareholders’ equity	$	3,245.8		$	2,951.0		$	3,149.0		$	3,075.8
Deduct: accumulated other comprehensive income		(2.3	)		(33.0	)		(14.5	)		(57.1	)
Adjusted opening shareholders’ equity	$	3,243.5		$	2,918.0		$	3,134.5		$	3,018.7
Closing shareholders’ equity	$	3,283.9		$	3,044.4		$	3,283.9		$	3,044.4
Deduct: accumulated other comprehensive income		(1.4	)		(23.1	)		(1.4	)		(23.1	)
Adjusted closing shareholders’ equity	$	3,282.5		$	3,021.3		$	3,282.5		$	3,021.3
Average shareholders’ equity	$	3,263.0		$	2,969.7		$	3,208.5		$	3,020.0
Net income available to shareholders	$	96.4		$	93.8		$	314.5		$	102.4
Annualized return on average shareholders’ equity — net income available to shareholders		11.8	%		12.6	%		19.6	%		6.8	%
Operating income available to shareholders	$	87.3		$	44.2		$	178.8		$	2.8
Annualized return on average shareholders’ equity — operating income available to shareholders		10.7	%		6.0	%		11.1	%		0.2	%

Relevant Factors

Revenues

We derive our revenues primarily from premiums on our insurance policies and reinsurance contracts, net of any reinsurance or retrocessional coverage purchased. Insurance and reinsurance premiums are a function of the amounts and types of policies and contracts we write, as well as prevailing market prices. Our prices are determined before our ultimate costs, which may extend far into the future, are known. In addition, our revenues include income generated from our investment portfolio, consisting of net investment income and net realized investment gains or losses. Investment income is principally derived from interest and dividends earned on investments, partially offset by investment management expenses and fees paid to our custodian bank. Net realized investment gains or losses include gains or losses from the sale of investments, as well as the change in the fair value of investments that we mark-to-market through net income.

Expenses

Our expenses consist largely of net losses and loss expenses, acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses. Net losses and loss expenses incurred are comprised of three main components:

• losses paid, which are actual cash payments to insureds and reinsureds, net of recoveries from reinsurers;

• outstanding loss or case reserves, which represent management’s best estimate of the likely settlement amount for known claims, less the portion that can be recovered from reinsurers; and

• reserves for losses incurred but not reported, or “IBNR”, which are reserves (in addition to case reserves) established by us that we believe are needed for the future settlement of claims. The portion recoverable from reinsurers is deducted from the gross estimated loss.

Acquisition costs are comprised of commissions, brokerage fees and insurance taxes. Commissions and brokerage fees are usually calculated as a percentage of premiums and depend on the market and line of business. Acquisition costs are reported after (1) deducting commissions received on ceded reinsurance, (2) deducting the part of acquisition costs relating to unearned premiums and (3) including the amortization of previously deferred acquisition costs.

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General and administrative expenses include personnel expenses including stock-based compensation expense, rent expense, professional fees, information technology costs and other general operating expenses.

Ratios

Management measures results for each segment on the basis of the “loss and loss expense ratio,” “acquisition cost ratio,” “general and administrative expense ratio,” “expense ratio” and the “combined ratio.” Because we do not manage our assets by segment, investment income, interest expense and total assets are not allocated to individual reportable segments. General and administrative expenses are allocated to segments based on various factors, including staff count and each segment’s proportional share of gross premiums written. The loss and loss expense ratio is derived by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratio is derived by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned. The general and administrative expense ratio is derived by dividing general and administrative expenses by net premiums earned. The expense ratio is the sum of the acquisition cost ratio and the general and administrative expense ratio. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss and loss expense ratio, the acquisition cost ratio and the general and administrative expense ratio.

Critical Accounting Policies

It is important to understand our accounting policies in order to understand our financial position and results of operations. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect determinations that are inherently subjective in nature and require management to make assumptions and best estimates to determine the reported values. If events or other factors cause actual results to differ materially from management’s underlying assumptions or estimates, there could be a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. We believe that some of the more critical judgments in the areas of accounting estimates and assumptions that affect our financial condition and results of operations are related to reserves for losses and loss expenses, reinsurance recoverables, premiums and acquisition costs, valuation of financial instruments and goodwill and other intangible asset impairment valuation. For a detailed discussion of our critical accounting policies, please refer to our 2011 Form 10-K. There were no material changes in the application of our critical accounting estimates subsequent to that report.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our selected consolidated statement of operations data for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	($ in millions)
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	646.9		$	519.6		$	1,327.8		$	1,080.3
Net premiums written	$	494.7		$	395.8		$	1,083.7		$	876.7
Net premiums earned	$	429.7		$	355.3		$	831.6		$	690.2
Net investment income		42.5			52.4			89.7			102.6
Net realized investment gains		8.6			58.9			142.2			109.3
	$	480.8		$	466.6		$	1,063.5		$	902.1
Expenses
Net losses and loss expenses	$	240.4		$	235.8		$	465.6		$	540.3
Acquisition costs		51.6			43.0			98.7			81.1
General and administrative expenses		73.9			67.2			144.3			135.2
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets		0.6			0.8			1.3			1.5
Interest expense		14.0			13.7			27.7			27.5
Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(1.0	)		1.2			(1.1	)		0.7
	$	379.5		$	361.7		$	736.5		$	786.3
Income before income taxes		101.3			104.9			327.0			115.8
Income tax expense		4.9			11.1			12.5			13.4
Net income	$	96.4		$	93.8		$	314.5		$	102.4
Ratios
Loss and loss expense ratio		55.9	%		66.4	%		56.0	%		78.3	%
Acquisition cost ratio		12.0	%		12.1	%		11.9	%		11.7	%
General and administrative expense ratio		17.2	%		18.9	%		17.3	%		19.6	%
Expense ratio		29.2	%		31.0	%		29.2	%		31.3	%
Combined ratio		85.1	%		97.4	%		85.2	%		109.6	%

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums

Gross premiums written increased by $127.3 million, or 24.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The overall increase in gross premiums written was primarily the result of the following:

• Gross premiums written in our U.S. insurance segment increased by $39.3 million, or 17.3%. The increase in gross premiums written was primarily due to increased new business across most lines, growth from premiums from new products introduced in 2010 and 2011 and rate increases in all lines of business. This growth was partially offset by non-recurring business, the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition;

• Gross premiums written in our international insurance segment increased by $5.0 million, or 2.8%, primarily as a result of increased premiums from new products and rate increases in select lines of business. This growth was partially offset by the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition; and

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• Gross premiums written in our reinsurance segment increased by $83.0 million, or 72.6%. The increase in gross premiums written was primarily due to new business, both from new products and new regions, as well as increased participation on renewing business combined with rate increases. This growth was partially offset by the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition.

The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by geographic location for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Dollar		Percentage
	2012		2011		Change		Change
			($ in millions)
United States	$	349.5	$	269.2	$	80.3		29.8	%
Bermuda		193.3		177.9		15.4		8.7	%
Europe		60.0		58.2		1.8		3.1	%
Singapore		40.1		10.3		29.8		289.3	%
Hong Kong		4.0		4.0		—		0.0	%
	$	646.9	$	519.6	$	127.3		24.5	%

Net premiums written increased by $98.9 million, or 25.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in net premiums written was due to the increase in gross premiums written. The difference between gross and net premiums written is the cost to us of purchasing reinsurance coverage, including the cost of property catastrophe reinsurance coverage. We ceded 23.5% of gross premiums written for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 23.8% for the same period in 2011.

Net premiums earned increased by $74.4 million, or 20.9%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011 as a result of higher net premiums written in 2011 and 2012.

We evaluate our business by segment, distinguishing between U.S. insurance, international insurance and reinsurance. The following table illustrates the mix of our business on both a gross premiums written and net premiums earned basis.

	Gross  Premiums Written						Net Premiums Earned
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Three Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
U.S. insurance		41.1	%		43.6	%		37.9	%		41.1	%
International insurance		28.4	%		34.4	%		19.2	%		22.5	%
Reinsurance		30.5	%		22.0	%		42.9	%		36.4	%
Total		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%

Net Investment Income

Net investment income decreased by $9.9 million, or 18.9%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was due to lower yields on our fixed maturity investments as well as an increased allocation to other invested assets that contribute to our total return but carry little or no current yield. The annualized period book yield of the investment portfolio for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was 2.1% and 2.7%, respectively.

The decrease in the annualized period book yield was due to the reinvestment of cash at lower rates and an increased allocation to lower risk asset classes combined with lower market yields. As of June 30, 2012, we held 19.6% of our total investments and cash equivalents in U.S. government or government agency securities, compared to 14.4% as of June 30, 2011. Cash and cash equivalents also increased to 12.4% of total investments and cash equivalents as we continue to actively manage the duration of our investment portfolio, compared to 9.7% as of June 30, 2011. Our average duration decreased to 2.0 years as of June 30, 2012 compared to 2.3 years as of June 30, 2011.

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Investment management expenses of $4.0 million and $3.4 million were incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in investment management expenses was primarily due to the increase in the size of our investment portfolio, as well as expenses from higher expense asset classes.

As of June 30, 2012, approximately 91.4% of our fixed income investments consisted of investment grade securities. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the average credit rating of our fixed income portfolio was AA- as rated by Standard & Poor’s and Aa3 as rated by Moody’s.

Realized Investment Gains

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recognized $8.6 million in net realized investment gains compared to $58.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011. We did not recognize any net impairment charges during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Net realized investment gains for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were comprised of the following:

• Net realized investment gains of $38.0 million primarily from the sale of fixed maturity securities and equity securities, partially offset by realized losses from the sale of other invested assets,

• Net realized and unrealized investment losses of $5.9 million on derivatives, and

• Net realized investment losses of $23.5 million related to mark-to-market adjustments for our other invested assets, equity securities and fixed maturity investments that are accounted for as trading securities.

The following table shows the components of the mark-to-market adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2012.

	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2012
	($ in millions)
Fixed maturity investments accounted for as trading securities	$	(24.3	)
Other invested assets and equity securities		0.8
Total	$	(23.5	)

Net realized investment gains of $58.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were primarily comprised of the following:

• Net realized investment gains of $31.3 million from the sale of securities,

• Net realized and unrealized investment losses of $10.0 million from derivatives, and

• Net realized investment gains of $37.6 million primarily related to the mark-to-market adjustments for our other invested assets, equity securities and fixed maturity investments that are accounted for as trading securities.

The total return of our investment portfolio was 0.6% and 1.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Net Losses and Loss Expenses

Net losses and loss expenses increased by $4.6 million, or 2.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio decreased by 10.5 percentage points for the same period. The increase in net loss and loss expenses was due to growth in net premiums earned and lower net favorable prior year reserve development. This was partially offset by the absence of significant catastrophe losses for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 when we recognized estimated losses from Asia-Pacific catastrophes and Midwestern U.S. storms of $67.5 million. In 2011, we also incurred $11.5 million for the commutation of prior year contracts. Excluding the prior year reserve development, property catastrophe losses and the impact of the commutation, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 65.7% and 61.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012						Three Months Ended June 30, 2011						Dollar			Change in Percentage
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount			% of  NPE(2)			Change			Points
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	282.3			65.7	%	$	212.0			61.8	%	$	70.3			3.9	Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			67.5			19.7			(67.5	)		(19.7	)
Current period		282.3			65.7			279.5			81.5			2.8			(15.8	)
Prior period		(41.9	)		(9.8	)		(55.2	)		(16.1	)		13.3			6.3
Impact of commutation(1)		—			—			11.5			1.0			(11.5	)		(1.0	)
Net losses and loss expenses	$	240.4			55.9	%	$	235.8			66.4	%	$	4.6			(10.5	)Pts

(1) Reflects the impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in the three months ended June 30, 2011, which increased prior year net losses and loss expenses by $11.5 million and increased net premiums earned by $12.4 million.

(2) Current period and prior period losses as a % of net premiums earned (“NPE”) are calculated excluding the effect of the commutation on net premiums earned.

We recorded net favorable reserve development related to prior years of $41.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net favorable reserve development of $55.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011			Total
	($ in millions)
U.S. insurance	$	—		$	(0.4	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(3.9	)	$	(9.3	)	$	0.8		$	(2.7	)	$	4.5		$	6.5		$	(6.2	)
International insurance		7.3			(1.1	)		(3.3	)		(7.5	)		(11.4	)		(7.5	)		(3.1	)		(1.2	)		—			(1.3	)		(29.1	)
Reinsurance		(0.4	)		1.6			(1.7	)		(0.3	)		(4.8	)		(5.3	)		(0.7	)		1.0			(5.8	)		9.8			(6.6	)
	$	6.9		$	0.1		$	(6.5	)	$	(8.0	)	$	(20.1	)	$	(22.1	)	$	(3.0	)	$	(2.9	)	$	(1.3	)	$	15.0		$	(41.9	)

The net favorable reserve development is a result of actual loss emergence being lower than anticipated. The unfavorable reserve development in our U.S. insurance segment for the 2010 and 2011 loss years was due to adverse development on a terminated program and certain errors and omissions products. The unfavorable reserve development in our reinsurance segment for the 2011 loss year was due to increased property losses and casualty non-standard auto risks.

The following table shows the net favorable reserve development by loss year for each of our segments for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
U.S. insurance	$	—		$	(0.7	)	$	(1.8	)	$	(6.7	)	$	(1.1	)	$	(2.2	)	$	0.9		$	0.8		$	0.6		$	(10.2	)
International insurance		(0.3	)		(1.4	)		(3.0	)		(6.3	)		(9.8	)		(14.0	)		6.6			(6.0	)		22.2			(12.0	)
Reinsurance		(0.5	)		(0.8	)		(1.1	)		(12.9	)		(6.3	)		(3.9	)		(0.7	)		(0.8	)		(6.0	)		(33.0	)
	$	(0.8	)	$	(2.9	)	$	(5.9	)	$	(25.9	)	$	(17.2	)	$	(20.1	)	$	6.8		$	(6.0	)	$	16.8		$	(55.2	)

The unfavorable reserve development in our international insurance segment for the 2010 loss year was primarily due to a casualty claim emanating from an oil field services risk.

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The following table shows the components of net losses and loss expenses for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Dollar
	2012		2011			Change
	($ in millions)
Net losses paid	$	205.2	$	128.7		$	76.5
Net change in reported case reserves		14.0		116.5			(102.5	)
Net change in IBNR		21.2		(9.4	)		30.6
Net losses and loss expenses	$	240.4	$	235.8		$	4.6

The table below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserves for losses and loss expenses. Losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance recoverables.

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011
	($ in millions)
Net reserves for losses and loss expenses, April 1	$	4,274.6		$	4,125.1
Incurred related to:
Commutation of variable-rated reinsurance contracts		—			11.5
Current period non-catastrophe		282.3			212.0
Current period property catastrophe		—			67.5
Prior period		(41.9	)		(55.2	)
Total incurred		240.4			235.8
Paid related to:
Current period non-catastrophe		18.2			9.6
Current period property catastrophe		—			9.9
Prior period		187.0			109.2
Total paid		205.2			128.7
Foreign exchange revaluation		(5.9	)		5.2
Net reserve for losses and loss expenses, June 30		4,303.9			4,237.4
Losses and loss expenses recoverable		1,073.6			1,013.9
Reserve for losses and loss expenses, June 30	$	5,377.5		$	5,251.3

Acquisition Costs

Acquisition costs increased by $8.6 million, or 20.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in acquisition costs was primarily due to the increase in net premiums earned. Acquisition costs as a percentage of net premiums earned were 12.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 12.1% for the same period in 2011.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased by $6.7 million, or 10.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased salary and related costs as average headcount increased by 8% to support our continued growth, combined with higher stock compensation expense resulting from the 15.7% increase in our share price during the quarter. This was partially offset by $2.6 million in non-recurring costs incurred in 2011 related to the proposed merger with Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.

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Our general and administrative expense ratio was 17.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, which was lower than the 18.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was due to the growth in net premiums earned being greater than the increase in expenses.

The expense ratio is the sum of the acquisition cost ratio and the general and administrative expense ratio. Our expense ratio was 29.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 31.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to the 1.7 percentage point decrease in the general and administrative expense ratio, as discussed above.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

The amortization of intangible assets decreased by $0.2 million, or 25.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease is due to certain intangible assets that were fully amortized during 2011.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased by $0.3 million, or 2.2%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to fees associated with the termination of our $400 million unsecured credit facility.

Net Income

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $96.4 million compared to net income of $93.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The $2.6 million increase was primarily the result of significantly lower catastrophe losses, partially offset by lower investment returns.

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums

Gross premiums written increased by $247.5 million, or 22.9%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The overall increase in gross premiums written was primarily the result of the following:

• Gross premiums written in our U.S. insurance increased by $60.1 million, or 14.7%. The increase in gross premiums written was primarily due to increased new business across most lines, growth from new products introduced in 2010 and 2011, and rate increases in all lines of business. This growth was partially offset by non-recurring business, the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition;

• Gross premiums written in our international insurance segment increased by $7.3 million, or 2.5%, primarily as a result of increased premiums from new products, specifically our trade credit and small to mid-sized enterprise (“SME”) insurance products, and rate increases in select lines of business. This growth was partially offset by non-recurring business, the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition; and

• Gross premiums written in our reinsurance segment increased by $180.1 million, or 47.4%. The increase in gross premiums written was primarily due to new business, both from new products and new regions, as well as increased participations on renewing business combined with rate increases. This growth was partially offset by the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition.

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The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by geographic location for each of the periods indicated.

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Dollar		Percentage
	2012		2011		Change		Change
	($ in millions)
United States	$	738.5	$	575.8	$	162.7		28.3	%
Bermuda		375.4		348.3		27.1		7.8	%
Europe		135.4		122.3		13.1		10.7	%
Singapore		69.3		25.6		43.7		170.7	%
Hong Kong		9.2		8.3		0.9		10.8	%
	$	1,327.8	$	1,080.3	$	247.5		22.9	%

Net premiums written increased by $207.0 million, or 23.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in net premiums written was due to the increase in gross premiums written. The difference between gross and net premiums written is the cost to us of purchasing reinsurance coverage, including the cost of property catastrophe reinsurance coverage. We ceded 18.4% of gross premiums written for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 18.8% for the same period in 2011. This decrease was due to higher writings in our reinsurance segment, where we retain substantially all of the premiums written.

Net premiums earned increased by $141.4 million, or 20.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011 as a result of higher net premiums written in 2011 and 2012.

We evaluate our business by segment, distinguishing between U.S. insurance, international insurance and reinsurance. The following table illustrates the mix of our business on both a gross premiums written and net premiums earned basis.

	Gross  Premiums Written						Net Premiums Earned
	Six Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
U.S. insurance		35.4	%		38.0	%		38.1	%		40.8	%
International insurance		22.4	%		26.8	%		19.5	%		22.6	%
Reinsurance		42.2	%		35.2	%		42.4	%		36.6	%
Total		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%

Net Investment Income

Net investment income decreased by $12.9 million, or 12.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was due to lower yields on our fixed maturity investments as well as an increased allocation to other invested assets, which contribute to our total return but carry little or no current yield. The annualized period book yield of the investment portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was 2.2% and 2.7%, respectively.

The decrease in the annualized period book yield was due to the reinvestment of cash at lower rates and an increased allocation to lower risk asset classes combined with lower market yields. As of June 30, 2012, we held 19.6% of our total investments and cash equivalents in U.S. government or government agency securities, compared to 14.4% as of June 30, 2011. Cash and cash equivalents also increased to 12.4% of total investments and cash equivalents as we continue to actively manage the duration of our investment portfolio, compared to 9.7% as of June 30, 2011. Our average duration decreased to 2.0 years as of June 30, 2012 compared to 2.3 years as of June 30, 2011.

Investment management expenses of $8.3 million and $6.7 million were incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in investment management expenses was primarily due to the increase in the size of our investment portfolio, as well as expenses from higher expense asset classes.

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Realized Investment Gains

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recognized $142.2 million in net realized investment gains compared to net realized investment gains of $109.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we did not recognize any net impairment charges. Net realized investment gains for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were comprised of the following:

• Net realized investment gains of $55.3 million primarily from the sale of fixed maturity securities and equity securities, partially offset by realized losses on other invested assets,

• Net realized and unrealized investment gains of $0.8 million from derivatives, and

• Net realized investment gains of $86.2 million related to mark-to-market adjustments for other invested assets, equity securities and fixed maturity investments accounted for as trading securities.

The following table shows the components of the mark-to-market adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

	Six Months Ended June  30, 2012
	($ in millions)
Fixed maturity investments accounted for as trading securities	$	44.2
Other invested assets and equity securities		42.0
Total	$	86.2

Net realized investment gains for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were comprised primarily of the following:

• Net realized investment gains of $52.9 million from the sale of securities,

• Net realized and unrealized investment losses of $15.5 million on derivatives, and

• Net realized investment gains of $71.9 million primarily related to the mark-to-market adjustments for our other invested assets, equity securities and fixed maturity investments that are accounted for as trading securities.

The total return of our investment portfolio was 2.6% and 2.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Net Losses and Loss Expenses

Net losses and loss expenses decreased by $74.7 million, or 13.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio decreased by 22.3 percentage points for the same period. The decrease in net loss and loss expenses was due to the absence of significant catastrophe losses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, when we recognized estimated losses from Asia-Pacific catastrophes and Midwestern U.S. storms of $199.7 million. This was partially offset by lower net favorable prior year reserve development. Excluding the prior year reserve development, property catastrophe losses and the impact of the commutation, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 65.8% and 63.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012						Six Months Ended June 30, 2011						Dollar Change			Change in Percentage Points
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount			% of  NPE(2)
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	547.0			65.8	%	$	428.6			63.2	%	$	118.4			2.6	Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			199.7			29.5			(199.7	)		(29.5	)
Current period		547.0			65.8			628.3			92.7			(81.3	)		(26.9	)
Prior period		(81.4	)		(9.8	)		(99.5	)		(14.7	)		18.1			4.9
Impact of commutation(1)		—			—			11.5			0.3			(11.5	)		(0.3	)
Net losses and loss expenses	$	465.6			56.0	%	$	540.3			78.3	%	$	(74.7	)		(22.3	)Pts

(1) Reflects the impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in the six months ended June 30, 2011, which increased prior year net losses and loss expenses by $11.5 million and increased net premiums earned by $12.4 million.

(2) Current period and prior period losses as a % of NPE are calculated excluding the effect of the commutation on net premiums earned.

We recorded net favorable reserve development related to prior years of $81.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net favorable reserve development of $99.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011		Total
	($ in millions)
U.S. insurance	$	(0.1	)	$	—		$	(1.2	)	$	(3.8	)	$	(10.4	)	$	(18.4	)	$	1.1		$	(5.3	)	$	9.3		$	15.4	$	(13.4	)
International insurance		5.7			(2.4	)		(5.8	)		(10.5	)		(28.3	)		(17.4	)		(5.4	)		(1.8	)		(6.6	)		23.1		(49.4	)
Reinsurance		0.1			0.7			(0.8	)		(7.6	)		(7.0	)		(11.5	)		(1.6	)		1.9			(1.3	)		8.5		(18.6	)
	$	5.7		$	(1.7	)	$	(7.8	)	$	(21.9	)	$	(45.7	)	$	(47.3	)	$	(5.9	)	$	(5.2	)	$	1.4		$	47.0	$	(81.4	)

The net favorable reserve development is a result of actual loss emergence being lower than anticipated. The unfavorable reserve development in our U.S. insurance segment for the 2010 and 2011 loss years was due to adverse development on a terminated program and certain errors and omissions products. The unfavorable reserve development in our international insurance segment for the 2011 loss year was due to adverse development on an individual general casualty claim, estimated to reach our full limit of $20.0 million, net of reinsurance. The unfavorable reserve development in our reinsurance segment for the 2011 loss year was due to increased property catastrophe losses.

The following table shows the net favorable reserve development by loss year for each of our segments for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
U.S. insurance	$	(0.1	)	$	(1.4	)	$	(3.5	)	$	(12.7	)	$	23.8		$	(2.1	)	$	(0.7	)	$	(0.3	)	$	9.0		$	12.0
International insurance		1.2			(4.0	)		(1.1	)		(23.5	)		(14.3	)		(21.7	)		10.2			(7.4	)		20.0			(40.6	)
Reinsurance		(0.6	)		(3.0	)		(3.8	)		(24.7	)		(12.2	)		(7.1	)		(3.1	)		(9.5	)		(6.9	)		(70.9	)
	$	0.5		$	(8.4	)	$	(8.4	)	$	(60.9	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(30.9	)	$	6.4		$	(17.2	)	$	22.1		$	(99.5	)

The unfavorable reserve development of $23.8 million in our U.S. insurance segment for the 2006 loss year was primarily due to directors and officers claims within our professional liability line of business related to a class action suit filed against a number of private equity firms alleging collusion. The unfavorable reserve development in our international insurance segment for the 2010 loss year was primarily due to a casualty claim emanating from an oil field services risk.

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The following table shows the components of net losses and loss expenses for each of the periods indicated.

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Dollar
	2012		2011		Change
	($ in millions)
Net losses paid	$	382.3	$	264.8	$	117.5
Net change in reported case reserves		47.0		228.8		(181.8	)
Net change in IBNR		36.3		46.7		(10.4	)
Net losses and loss expenses	$	465.6	$	540.3	$	(74.7	)

The table below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserves for losses and loss expenses. Losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance recoverables

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011
	($ in millions)
Net reserves for losses and loss expenses, January 1	$	4,222.2		$	3,951.6
Incurred related to:
Commutation of variable rated reinsurance contracts		—			11.5
Current period non-catastrophe		547.0			428.6
Current period property catastrophe		—			199.7
Prior period		(81.4	)		(99.5	)
Total incurred		465.6			540.3
Paid related to:
Current period non-catastrophe		19.8			11.1
Current period property catastrophe		—			10.2
Prior period		362.5			243.5
Total paid		382.3			264.8
Foreign exchange revaluation		(1.6	)		10.3
Net reserve for losses and loss expenses, June 30		4,303.9			4,237.4
Losses and loss expenses recoverable		1,073.6			1,013.9
Reserve for losses and loss expenses, June 30	$	5,377.5		$	5,251.3

Acquisition Costs

Acquisition costs increased by $17.6 million, or 21.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in acquisition costs was primarily due to the increase in net premiums earned. Acquisition costs as a percentage of net premiums earned were 11.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 11.7% for the same period in 2011.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased by $9.1 million, or 6.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in June 30, 2011. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased salary and related costs as average headcount increased by 6% to support our continued growth, combined with increased stock compensation expense resulting from the 26.3% increase in our share price during the six months ended June 30, 2012. This was partially offset by $2.6 million in non-recurring costs incurred in 2011 related to the proposed merger with Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.

Our general and administrative expense ratio was 17.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 19.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was due to the growth in net premiums earned being greater than the increase in expenses.

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The expense ratio is the sum of the acquisition cost ratio and the general and administrative expense ratio. Our expense ratio was 29.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 31.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to the 2.3 percentage point decrease in the general and administrative expense ratio, as discussed above.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

The amortization and impairment of intangible assets decreased by $0.2 million, or 13.3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease is due to certain intangible assets that were fully amortized during 2011.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased by $0.2 million, or 0.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to fees associated with the termination of our $400 million unsecured credit facility.

Net Income

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $314.5 million compared to $102.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The $212.1 million increase was primarily the result of lower net loss and loss expenses. The six months ended June 30, 2011 included $199.7 million of property catastrophe losses in the Asia-Pacific region and Midwestern United States.

Underwriting Results by Operating Segments

Our company is organized into three operating segments:

U.S. Insurance Segment. The U.S. insurance segment includes our direct specialty insurance operations in the United States. This segment provides both direct property and specialty casualty insurance primarily to non-Fortune 1000 North American domiciled accounts.

International Insurance Segment. The international insurance segment includes our direct insurance operations in Bermuda, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong. This segment provides both direct property and casualty insurance primarily to Fortune 1000 North American domiciled accounts and non-North American domiciled accounts.

Reinsurance Segment. Our reinsurance segment has operations in Bermuda, Europe, Singapore and the United States. This segment includes the reinsurance of property, general casualty, professional liability, specialty lines and property catastrophe coverages written by insurance companies. We presently write reinsurance on both a treaty and a facultative basis, targeting several niche reinsurance markets.

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U.S. Insurance Segment

The following table summarizes the underwriting results and associated ratios for the U.S. insurance segment for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	($ in millions)
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	266.0		$	226.7		$	470.2		$	410.1
Net premiums written		196.7			172.9			350.5			312.8
Net premiums earned		162.8			145.9			316.1			281.3
Expenses
Net losses and loss expenses	$	103.1		$	92.6		$	200.8		$	208.4
Acquisition costs		21.3			18.9			41.2			37.0
General and administrative expenses		34.7			31.3			65.8			62.0
Underwriting income (loss)		3.7			3.1			8.3			(26.1	)
Ratios
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.3	%		63.5	%		63.5	%		74.1	%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.1	%		12.9	%		13.0	%		13.1	%
General and administrative expense ratio		21.3	%		21.4	%		20.8	%		22.1	%
Expense ratio		34.4	%		34.3	%		33.8	%		35.2	%
Combined ratio		97.7	%		97.8	%		97.3	%		109.3	%

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums. Gross premiums written increased by $39.3 million, or 17.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase in gross premiums written was primarily due to increased new business across most lines, growth from new products introduced in 2010 and 2011 and rate increases in all lines of business. This growth was partially offset by non-recurring business, the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition.

The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by line of business for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Dollar			Percentage
	2012		2011		Change			Change
	($ in millions)
General casualty	$	78.3	$	56.5	$	21.8			38.6	%
Professional liability		66.7		58.8		7.9			13.4	%
Healthcare		46.3		50.2		(3.9	)		(7.8	%)
General property		37.1		32.9		4.2			12.8	%
Programs		25.6		20.3		5.3			26.1	%
Other *		12.0		8.0		4.0			50.0	%
	$	266.0	$	226.7	$	39.3			17.3	%

* Includes our inland marine, environmental and mergers and acquisitions lines of business

Net premiums written increased by $23.8 million, or 13.8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in net premiums written was primarily due to higher gross premiums written, partially offset by the impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in 2011. The three months ended June 30, 2011 included a $12.4 million reduction in premiums ceded due to the commutation of certain variable-rated reinsurance contracts that have swing-rated

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provisions. We ceded 26.1% of gross premiums written for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 23.7% for the same period in 2011. The increase in the cession percentage was due to the impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in 2011.

Net premiums earned increased by $16.9 million, or 11.6%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily due to the growth of our U.S. insurance operations during 2012 and 2011, partially offset by the $12.4 million impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in 2011, which was fully earned.

Net losses and loss expenses. Net losses and loss expenses increased by $10.5 million, or 11.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio decreased by 0.2 percentage points for the same period. The increase in net losses and loss expenses was primarily due to growth in the U.S. insurance segment combined with lower favorable prior year reserve development. We also incurred $6.5 million of non-catastrophe property losses on two claims that added 4.0 percentage points to the current period’s loss and loss expense ratio. This was partially offset by the $11.5 million impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in 2011. Excluding the prior year reserve development, property catastrophe losses and the impact of the commutation, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 67.1% and 64.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012						Three Months Ended June 30, 2011						Dollar			Change in Percentage
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount			% of  NPE(2)			Change			Points
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	109.3			67.1	%	$	86.3			64.6	%	$	23.0			2.5	Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			5.0			3.7			(5.0	)		(3.7	)
Current period		109.3			67.1			91.3			68.3			18.0			(1.2	)
Prior period		(6.2	)		(3.8	)		(10.2	)		(7.6	)		4.0			3.8
Impact of commutation(1)		—			—			11.5			2.8			(11.5	)		(2.8	)
Net losses and loss expenses	$	103.1			63.3	%	$	92.6			63.5	%	$	10.5			(0.2	)Pts

(1) Reflects the impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in the three months ended June 30, 2011, which increased prior year net losses and loss expenses by $11.5 million and increased net premiums earned by $12.4 million.

(2) Current period and prior period losses as a % of NPE are calculated excluding the effect of the commutation on net premiums earned.

Overall, our U.S. insurance segment recorded net favorable reserve development of $6.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net favorable reserve development of $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002		2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011			Total
	($ in millions)
Professional liability	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	(0.2	)	$	0.2		$	(8.3	)	$	0.6		$	(1.0	)	$	0.8		$	4.1		$	(3.8	)
Healthcare		—		(0.2	)		(1.6	)		0.4			(0.3	)		(0.8	)		1.1			(1.2	)		0.1			0.5			(2.0	)
General casualty		—		(0.2	)		(0.3	)		(0.3	)		(3.7	)		(0.1	)		(1.2	)		(0.4	)		(0.1	)		—			(6.3	)
General property		—		—			0.4			(0.1	)		—			—			0.3			—			(0.1	)		—			0.5
Programs		—		—			—			—			(0.1	)		(0.1	)		—			(0.1	)		3.8			2.6			6.1
Other		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(0.7	)		(0.7	)
	$	—	$	(0.4	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(3.9	)	$	(9.3	)	$	0.8		$	(2.7	)	$	4.5		$	6.5		$	(6.2	)

The unfavorable reserve development in our U.S. insurance segment for the 2010 and 2011 loss years was due to adverse development on a terminated program and certain errors and omissions products.

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	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
Professional liability	$	—		$	(0.1	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(0.6	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(2.0	)	$	—		$	(1.1	)	$	0.6		$	(3.5	)
Healthcare		(0.1	)		(0.4	)		(1.3	)		(0.7	)		(0.9	)		0.3			(0.5	)		0.7			(0.9	)		(3.8	)
General casualty		0.1			(0.2	)		(0.4	)		(5.4	)		—			—			—			0.1			—			(5.8	)
General property		—			—			—			—			—			—			0.7			0.2			0.3			1.2
Programs		—			—			—			—			—			(0.5	)		0.7			0.9			0.6			1.7
Other		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	$	—		$	(0.7	)	$	(1.8	)	$	(6.7	)	$	(1.1	)	$	(2.2	)	$	0.9		$	0.8		$	0.6		$	(10.2	)

Acquisition costs. Acquisition costs increased by $2.4 million, or 12.7%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily caused by increased net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratio increased slightly to 13.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from 12.9% for the same period in 2011.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $3.4 million, or 10.9%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to the continued growth of the U.S. insurance operations. The general and administrative ratio decreased slightly to 21.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from 21.4% for the same period in 2011 due to the higher growth in net premiums earned relative to expenses.

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums. Gross premiums written increased by $60.1 million, or 14.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase in gross premiums written was primarily due to increased new business across most lines, growth from new products introduced in 2010 and 2011 and rate increases in most lines of business. This growth was partially offset by the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition.

The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by line of business for each of the periods indicated.

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Dollar			Percentage
	2012		2011		Change			Change
	($ in millions)
General casualty	$	126.7	$	97.5	$	29.2			29.9	%
Professional liability		125.9		113.8		12.1			10.6	%
Healthcare		93.3		95.6		(2.3	)		(2.4	%)
General property		55.6		46.5		9.1			19.6	%
Programs		48.9		40.2		8.7			21.6	%
Other*		19.8		16.5		3.3			20.0	%
	$	470.2	$	410.1	$	60.1			14.7	%

* Includes our inland marine, environmental and mergers and acquisitions lines of business

Net premiums written increased by $37.7 million, or 12.1%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in net premiums written was primarily due to higher gross premiums written, partially offset by the impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in 2011. The six months ended June 30, 2011 included a $12.4 million reduction in premiums ceded due to the commutation of certain variable-rated reinsurance contracts that had swing-rated provisions. We ceded 25.5% of gross premiums written for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 23.7% for the same period in 2011. The increase in the cession percentage was due to the impact of the commutation on the prior year.

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Net premiums earned increased by $34.8 million, or 12.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily due to the growth of our U.S. insurance operations during 2012 and 2011, partially offset by the $12.4 million impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in 2011, which was fully earned.

Net losses and loss expenses. Net losses and loss expenses decreased by $7.6 million, or 3.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio decreased by 10.6 percentage points for the same period. The decrease in net losses and loss expenses was primarily due to favorable prior year reserve development in 2012 compared to unfavorable prior year reserve development in 2011 and the $11.5 million impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in 2011. Excluding the prior year reserve development, property catastrophe losses and the impact of the commutation, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 67.7% and 66.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012						Six Months Ended June 30, 2011					Dollar Change			Change in Percentage Points
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount		% of NPE  (2)
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	214.2			67.7	%	$	179.9		66.9	%	$	34.3			0.8	Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			5.0		1.9			(5.0	)		(1.9	)
Current period		214.2			67.7			184.9		68.8			29.3			(1.1	)
Prior period		(13.4	)		(4.2	)		12.0		4.5			(25.4	)		(8.7	)
Impact of commutation (1)		—			—			11.5		0.8			(11.5	)		(0.8	)
Net losses and loss expenses	$	200.8			63.5	%	$	208.4		74.1	%	$	(7.6	)		(10.6	)Pts

(1) Reflects the impact of the commutation of prior year contracts in the six months ended June 30, 2011, which increased prior year net losses and loss expenses by $11.5 million and increased net premiums earned by $12.4 million.

(2) Current period and prior period losses as a % of NPE are calculated excluding the effect of the commutation on net premiums earned.

Overall, our U.S. insurance segment recorded net favorable reserve development of $13.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net unfavorable reserve development of $12.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011			Total
	($ in millions)
Professional liability	$	—		$	—		$	(0.1	)	$	(0.3	)	$	0.1		$	(15.1	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(2.8	)	$	(0.9	)	$	10.2		$	(9.0	)
Healthcare		—			0.3			(2.7	)		(2.6	)		(2.3	)		(2.8	)		1.1			(1.7	)		3.5			0.5			(6.7	)
General casualty		(0.1	)		(0.3	)		0.9			(0.6	)		(8.1	)		(0.1	)		(1.0	)		(0.4	)		(0.1	)		—			(9.8	)
General property		—			—			0.7			(0.3	)		—			(0.2	)		1.7			(0.4	)		(0.5	)		1.1			2.1
Programs		—			—			—			—			(0.1	)		(0.2	)		(0.6	)		—			7.3			3.8			10.2
Other		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(0.2	)		(0.2	)
	$	(0.1	)	$	—		$	(1.2	)	$	(3.8	)	$	(10.4	)	$	(18.4	)	$	1.1		$	(5.3	)	$	9.3		$	15.4		$	(13.4	)

The unfavorable reserve development in our U.S. insurance segment for the 2010 and 2011 loss years was due to adverse development on a terminated program and certain errors and omissions products.

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	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
Professional liability	$	—		$	(0.1	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(1.3	)	$	24.1		$	(2.2	)	$	0.5		$	(2.7	)	$	6.9		$	25.0
Healthcare		(0.2	)		(0.9	)		(1.8	)		0.3			(0.3	)		0.7			(1.7	)		1.2			(0.8	)		(3.5	)
General casualty		0.1			(0.4	)		(1.2	)		(11.1	)		—			—			—			—			—			(12.6	)
General property		—			—			(0.3	)		(0.6	)		—			—			(0.3	)		—			1.4			0.2
Programs		—			—			—			—			—			(0.6	)		0.8			1.2			1.5			2.9
	$	(0.1	)	$	(1.4	)	$	(3.5	)	$	(12.7	)	$	23.8		$	(2.1	)	$	(0.7	)	$	(0.3	)	$	9.0		$	12.0

The unfavorable reserve development of $24.1 million for the 2006 loss year was primarily due to directors and officers claims within our professional liability line of business related to a class action suit filed against a number of private equity firms alleging collusion.

Acquisition costs. Acquisition costs increased by $4.2 million, or 11.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily caused by increased net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratio decreased to 13.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from 13.1% for the same period in 2011.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $3.8 million, or 6.1%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011, due to the continued growth of our U.S. insurance operations. The general and administrative expense ratio decreased to 20.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from 22.1% in the same period in 2011 as a result of our increased net premiums earned.

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International Insurance Segment

The following table summarizes the underwriting results and associated ratios for the international insurance segment for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	($ in millions)
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	183.6		$	178.6		$	297.2		$	289.9
Net premiums written		111.3			109.0			184.0			183.9
Net premiums earned		82.6			80.0			162.5			156.3
Expenses
Net losses and loss expenses	$	22.2		$	72.1		$	60.3		$	143.3
Acquisition costs		(0.6	)		(0.7	)		(1.1	)		(2.6	)
General and administrative expenses		21.7			20.7			44.0			41.4
Underwriting income (loss)		39.3			(12.1	)		59.3			(25.8	)
Ratios
Loss and loss expense ratio		26.9	%		90.2	%		37.1	%		91.7	%
Acquisition cost ratio		(0.7	%)		(0.9	%)		(0.7	%)		(1.7	%)
General and administrative expense ratio		26.2	%		25.8	%		27.1	%		26.5	%
Expense ratio		25.5	%		24.9	%		26.4	%		24.8	%
Combined ratio		52.4	%		115.1	%		63.5	%		116.5	%

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums. Gross premiums written increased by $5.0 million, or 2.8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily a result of new business and rate increases in select lines of business. We saw continued growth from new products, specifically trade credit which grew $3.5 million, and growth in Asia, which increased $1.0 million. However, this increase was partially offset by decreases in other lines due to the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions), continued competition and a reduction in limits deployed for the general property line of business.

The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by line of business for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Dollar			Percentage
	2012		2011		Change			Change
	($ in millions)
General property	$	61.2	$	63.3	$	(2.1	)		(3.3	%)
Professional liability		52.8		48.2		4.6			9.5	%
General casualty		43.2		45.3		(2.1	)		(4.6	%)
Healthcare		20.3		19.2		1.1			5.7	%
Other *		6.1		2.6		3.5			134.6	%
	$	183.6	$	178.6	$	5.0			2.8	%

* Includes our trade credit line of business

Net premiums written increased by $2.3 million, or 2.1%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. We ceded to reinsurers 39.4% of gross premiums written for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 39.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Net premiums written increased primarily due to an increase in gross premiums written.

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Net premiums earned increased by $2.6 million, or 3.2%, primarily due to higher net premiums written in the latter half of 2011 and first half of 2012.

Net losses and loss expenses. Net losses and loss expenses decreased by $49.9 million, or 69.2%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio decreased by 63.3 percentage points for the same period. The decrease in net losses and loss expenses was primarily due to the absence of significant catastrophe losses in 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, which included $30.5 million in catastrophe losses. This was combined with higher net favorable prior year reserve development in 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Excluding the prior year reserve development and property catastrophe losses, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 62.1% and 67.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012						Three Months Ended June 30, 2011						Dollar			Change in Percentage
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount			% of NPE			Change			Points
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	51.3			62.1	%	$	53.6			67.1	%	$	(2.3	)		(5.0	)Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			30.5			38.1			(30.5	)		(38.1	)
Current period		51.3			62.1			84.1			105.2			(32.8	)		(43.1	)
Prior period		(29.1	)		(35.2	)		(12.0	)		(15.0	)		(17.1	)		(20.2	)
Net losses and loss expenses	$	22.2			26.9	%	$	72.1			90.2	%	$	(49.9	)		(63.3	)Pts

Overall, our international insurance segment recorded net favorable reserve development of $29.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net favorable reserve development of $12.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010		2011			Total
	($ in millions)
General property	$	—		$	—		$	0.1		$	(2.5	)	$	(0.2	)	$	0.2		$	(2.1	)	$	(1.2	)	$	—	$	(1.3	)	$	(7.0	)
Professional liability		—			(0.1	)		(1.2	)		(1.4	)		(8.3	)		(1.1	)		4.7			—			—		—			(7.4	)
General casualty		7.4			(0.9	)		(1.9	)		(3.1	)		(2.5	)		(6.1	)		(3.1	)		—			—		—			(10.2	)
Healthcare		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		(0.3	)		(0.5	)		(0.4	)		(0.5	)		(2.6	)		—			—		—			(4.5	)
	$	7.3		$	(1.1	)	$	(3.3	)	$	(7.5	)	$	(11.4	)	$	(7.5	)	$	(3.1	)	$	(1.2	)	$	—	$	(1.3	)	$	(29.1	)

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
General property	$	—		$	—		$	(0.3	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(0.4	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(7.4	)	$	(6.0	)	$	(0.3	)	$	(16.1	)
Professional liability		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		(1.4	)		(3.4	)		(1.8	)		(4.1	)		14.0			—			—			3.1
General casualty		(0.2	)		(1.1	)		(0.8	)		(2.2	)		(7.1	)		(4.4	)		—			—			22.5			6.7
Healthcare		—			(0.2	)		(0.5	)		(0.5	)		(0.5	)		(4.0	)		—			—			—			(5.7	)
	$	(0.3	)	$	(1.4	)	$	(3.0	)	$	(6.3	)	$	(9.8	)	$	(14.0	)	$	6.6		$	(6.0	)	$	22.2		$	(12.0	)

The unfavorable reserve development for the 2010 loss year was primarily due to a casualty claim emanating from an oil field services risk.

Acquisition costs. Acquisition costs increased by $0.1 million, or 14.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The negative cost represents ceding commissions received on ceded premiums in excess of the brokerage fees and commissions paid on gross premiums written. The acquisition cost ratio was negative 0.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to negative 0.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

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General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $1.0 million, or 4.8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased salary and related costs incurred as we continue to expand internationally. The general and administrative expense ratios for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were 26.2% and 25.8%, respectively.

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums. Gross premiums written increased by $7.3 million, or 2.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily a result of new business, including $6.5 million from new products, specifically our trade credit and SME insurance products, growth in Asia and rate increases in select lines of business. However, this increase was partially offset by decreases in other lines due to the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions), continued competition and a reduction in limits deployed for the general property line of business.

The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by line of business for each of the periods indicated.

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Dollar Change			Percentage Change
	2012		2011
	($ in millions)
General property	$	98.0	$	100.5	$	(2.5	)		(2.5	%)
Professional liability		83.8		77.1		6.7			8.7	%
General casualty		64.9		68.7		(3.8	)		(5.5	%)
Healthcare		40.3		39.9		0.4			1.0	%
Other *		10.2		3.7		6.5			175.7	%
	$	297.2	$	289.9	$	7.3			2.5	%

* Includes our trade credit line of business

Net premiums written increased by $0.1 million, or 0.1%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. We ceded to reinsurers 38.1% of gross premiums written for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 36.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Net premiums earned increased by $6.2 million, or 4.0%, primarily due to higher net premiums written in the latter half of 2011.

Net losses and loss expenses. Net losses and loss expenses decreased by $83.0 million, or 57.9%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio decreased by 54.6 percentage points for the same period. The decrease in net losses and loss expenses was due to the absence of significant catastrophe losses in 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, which included $73.7 million for Asia-Pacific catastrophes and Midwestern U.S. storms. This was combined with higher net favorable prior year reserve development in 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Excluding the prior year reserve development and property catastrophe losses, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 67.5% and 70.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended									Change in
	June 30, 2012						June 30, 2011						Dollar			Percentage
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount			% of NPE			Change			Points
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	109.7			67.5	%	$	110.2			70.5	%	$	(0.5	)		(3.0	)Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			73.7			47.2			(73.7	)		(47.2	)
Current period		109.7			67.5			183.9			117.7			(74.2	)		(50.2	)
Prior period		(49.4	)		(30.4	)		(40.6	)		(26.0	)		(8.8	)		(4.4	)
Net losses and loss expenses	$	60.3			37.1	%	$	143.3			91.7	%	$	(83.0	)		(54.6	)Pts

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Overall, our international insurance segment recorded net favorable reserve development of $49.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net favorable reserve development of $40.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011		Total
	($ in millions)
General property	$	—		$	—		$	0.2		$	(1.5	)	$	(1.0	)	$	1.1		$	(2.2	)	$	(1.8	)	$	(6.6	)	$	3.1	$	(8.7	)
Professional liability		—			(0.2	)		(2.3	)		(3.1	)		(15.1	)		(7.2	)		7.0			—			—			—		(20.9	)
General casualty		5.8			(1.6	)		(3.1	)		(4.8	)		(11.4	)		(7.2	)		(7.6	)		—			—			20.0		(9.9	)
Healthcare		(0.1	)		(0.6	)		(0.6	)		(1.1	)		(0.8	)		(4.1	)		(2.6	)		—			—			—		(9.9	)
	$	5.7		$	(2.4	)	$	(5.8	)	$	(10.5	)	$	(28.3	)	$	(17.4	)	$	(5.4	)	$	(1.8	)	$	(6.6	)	$	23.1	$	(49.4	)

The net favorable reserve development for loss years 2003 to 2010 is a result of actual loss emergence being lower than anticipated. The unfavorable reserve development in our general casualty line for loss year 2011 was due to adverse development on an individual claim, estimated to reach our full limit of $20.0 million, net of reinsurance.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
General property	$	—		$	—		$	(0.7	)	$	(2.3	)	$	0.3		$	(1.6	)	$	(12.8	)	$	(14.6	)	$	(2.5	)	$	(34.2	)
Professional liability		2.0			(1.1	)		(3.9	)		(7.7	)		(10.0	)		(4.1	)		23.0			—			—			(1.8	)
General casualty		(0.7	)		(2.4	)		4.4			(12.5	)		4.2			(12.0	)		—			7.2			22.5			10.7
Healthcare		(0.1	)		(0.5	)		(0.9	)		(1.0	)		(8.8	)		(4.0	)		—			—			—			(15.3	)
	$	1.2		$	(4.0	)	$	(1.1	)	$	(23.5	)	$	(14.3	)	$	(21.7	)	$	10.2		$	(7.4	)	$	20.0		$	(40.6	)

The unfavorable reserve development for the 2010 loss year was primarily due to a casualty claim emanating from an oil field services risk.

Acquisition costs. Acquisition costs increased by $1.5 million, or 57.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The negative cost represents ceding commissions received on ceded premiums in excess of the brokerage fees and commissions paid on gross premiums written. The acquisition cost ratio was negative 0.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and negative 1.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $2.6 million, or 6.3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased salary and related costs incurred as we continue to expand internationally. The general and administrative expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were 27.1% and 26.5%, respectively. The increase was due to higher expenses, partially offset by higher net premiums earned.

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Reinsurance Segment

The following table summarizes the underwriting results and associated ratios for the reinsurance segment for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	($ in millions)
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	197.3		$	114.3		$	560.4		$	380.3
Net premiums written		186.7			113.9			549.2			380.0
Net premiums earned		184.3			129.4			353.0			252.6
Expenses
Net losses and loss expenses	$	115.1		$	71.1		$	204.5		$	188.6
Acquisition costs		30.9			24.8			58.6			46.7
General and administrative expenses		17.5			15.3			34.5			31.7
Underwriting income (loss)		20.8			18.2			55.4			(14.4	)
Ratios
Loss and loss expense ratio		62.4	%		54.9	%		57.9	%		74.7	%
Acquisition cost ratio		16.8	%		19.2	%		16.6	%		18.5	%
General and administrative expense ratio		9.5	%		11.8	%		9.8	%		12.6	%
Expense ratio		26.3	%		31.0	%		26.4	%		31.1	%
Combined ratio		88.7	%		85.9	%		84.3	%		105.8	%

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums. Gross premiums written increased by $83.0 million, or 72.6%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Approximately $65.0 million, or 56.9%, of the increase was due to new business, from both new products and new regions, as well as increased participations on renewing business combined with rate increases. Within our specialty unit, crop reinsurance premiums increased $8.7 million and marine reinsurance premiums increased $3.3 million. Our North American property reinsurance business increased $23.5 million due to a combination of new business opportunities and rate increases. Our international book also continued to grow, with a $28.6 million increase from our Singapore branch. In addition, approximately $13.5 million of gross premiums written in the third quarter of 2011 was written in the second quarter of 2012 as a result of the earlier timing of renewal business. This was partially offset by the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition.

The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by geographic location for our reinsurance operations.

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Dollar		Percentage
	2012		2011		Change		Change
	($ in millions)
United States	$	83.6	$	42.5	$	41.1		96.7	%
Bermuda		59.6		55.0		4.6		8.4	%
Singapore		38.7		10.0		28.7		287.0	%
Europe		15.4		6.8		8.6		126.5	%
	$	197.3	$	114.3	$	83.0		72.6	%

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The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by line of business for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Dollar		Percentage
	2012		2011		Change		Change
	($ in millions)
Property	$	121.7	$	64.0	$	57.7		90.2	%
Casualty		52.8		38.8		14.0		36.1	%
Specialty		22.8		11.5		11.3		98.3	%
	$	197.3	$	114.3	$	83.0		72.6	%

Net premiums written increased by $72.8 million, or 63.9%, consistent with the increase in gross premiums written.

Net premiums earned increased by $54.9 million, or 42.4%, as a result of the increase in net premiums written during the year ended December 31, 2011 and the six months ended June 30, 2012. Premiums related to our reinsurance business earn at a slower rate than those related to our direct insurance business. Direct insurance premiums typically earn ratably over the term of a policy. Reinsurance premiums under a quota share reinsurance contract are typically earned over the same period as the underlying policies, or risks, covered by the contract. As a result, the earning pattern of a quota share reinsurance contract may extend up to 24 months, reflecting the inception dates of the underlying policies. Property catastrophe premiums, crop reinsurance premiums and premiums for other treaties written on a losses occurring basis generally earn ratably over the term of the reinsurance contract.

Net losses and loss expenses. Net losses and loss expenses increased by $44.0 million, or 61.9%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio increased by 7.5 percentage points for the same period. The increase in net losses and loss expenses was due to growth in net premiums earned and lower prior year net favorable reserve development for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. This was partially offset by the absence of significant catastrophe losses in 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, which included $32.0 million for the Asia-Pacific catastrophes and Midwestern U.S. storms. Excluding the prior year reserve development and property catastrophe losses, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 66.0% and 55.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in the loss and loss expense ratio was due to $12.4 million in non-catastrophe large losses, including U.S. weather related losses, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 that increased the loss and loss expense ratio by 6.7 percentage points.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012						Three Months Ended June 30, 2011						Dollar			Change in Percentage
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount			% of NPE			Change			Points
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	121.7			66.0	%	$	72.1			55.7	%	$	49.6			10.3	Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			32.0			24.7			(32.0	)		(24.7	)
Current period		121.7			66.0			104.1			80.4			17.6			(14.4	)
Prior period		(6.6	)		(3.6	)		(33.0	)		(25.5	)		26.4			21.9
Net losses and loss expenses	$	115.1			62.4	%	$	71.1			54.9	%	$	44.0			7.5	Pts

Overall, our reinsurance segment recorded net favorable reserve development of $6.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net favorable reserve development of $33.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011			Total
	($ in millions)
Specialty	$	—		$	(0.2	)	$	(1.1	)	$	(1.4	)	$	(1.3	)	$	(1.6	)	$	(0.1	)	$	—		$	0.2		$	(0.3	)	$	(5.8	)
Property		—			—			(0.1	)		—			(0.1	)		(0.1	)		—			1.1			(5.9	)		5.4			0.3
Casualty		(0.4	)		1.8			(0.5	)		1.1			(3.4	)		(3.6	)		(0.6	)		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		4.7			(1.1	)
	$	(0.4	)	$	1.6		$	(1.7	)	$	(0.3	)	$	(4.8	)	$	(5.3	)	$	(0.7	)	$	1.0		$	(5.8	)	$	9.8		$	(6.6	)

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	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
Specialty	$	—		$	—		$	(0.2	)	$	0.1		$	—		$	(0.8	)	$	—		$	0.1		$	(1.3	)	$	(2.1	)
Property		(0.1	)		(0.2	)		(0.5	)		(0.6	)		—			(1.7	)		—			(0.9	)		(4.7	)		(8.7	)
Casualty		(0.4	)		(0.6	)		(0.4	)		(12.4	)		(6.3	)		(1.4	)		(0.7	)		—			—			(22.2	)
	$	(0.5	)	$	(0.8	)	$	(1.1	)	$	(12.9	)	$	(6.3	)	$	(3.9	)	$	(0.7	)	$	(0.8	)	$	(6.0	)	$	(33.0	)

Acquisition costs. Acquisition costs increased by $6.1 million, or 24.6%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended 2011, primarily due to the increase in net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratio was 16.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 19.2% for the three months ended 2011, primarily due to the change in mix of business. The proportion of premiums from excess of loss reinsurance contracts, which carry lower acquisition costs, has increased compared to the prior year.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $2.2 million, or 14.4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was due to higher salary and related costs due to higher headcount to support our growing operations. The general and administrative expense ratios for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were 9.5% and 11.8%, respectively, reflecting the higher growth in net premiums earned relative to expenses in 2012.

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Premiums. Gross premiums written increased by $180.1 million, or 47.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase in gross premiums written was primarily due to new business, from both new products and new regions, as well as increased participations on renewing business combined with rate increases. Within our specialty unit, crop reinsurance premiums increased by $58.8 million while marine contributed a further $16.3 million. Our North American property reinsurance business also increased by $41.8 million due to a combination of new business opportunities and rate increases. Our international book also continued to grow, with a $42.4 million increase from our Singapore branch. This was partially offset by the non-renewal of business that did not meet our underwriting requirements (which included inadequate pricing and/or terms and conditions) and continued competition.

The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by geographic location for our reinsurance operations.

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Dollar Change		Percentage Change
	2012		2011
	($ in millions)
United States	$	268.3	$	165.8	$	102.5		61.8	%
Bermuda		169.6		152.4		17.2		11.3	%
Singapore		67.3		24.9		42.4		170.3	%
Europe		55.2		37.2		18.0		48.4	%
	$	560.4	$	380.3	$	180.1		47.4	%

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The table below illustrates our gross premiums written by line of business for each of the periods indicated.

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Dollar		Percentage
	2012		2011		Change		Change
	($ in millions)
Property	$	275.3	$	183.2	$	92.1		50.3	%
Casualty		148.4		144.8		3.6		2.5	%
Specialty		136.7		52.3		84.4		161.4	%
	$	560.4	$	380.3	$	180.1		47.4	%

Net premiums written increased by $169.2 million, or 44.5%, consistent with the increase in gross premiums written.

Net premiums earned increased by $100.4 million, or 39.7%, as a result of the increase in net premiums written during the year ended December 31, 2011 and the six months ended June 30, 2012. Premiums related to our reinsurance business earn at a slower rate than those related to our direct insurance business. Direct insurance premiums typically earn ratably over the term of a policy. Reinsurance premiums under a quota share reinsurance contract are typically earned over the same period as the underlying policies, or risks, covered by the contract. As a result, the earning pattern of a quota share reinsurance contract may extend up to 24 months, reflecting the inception dates of the underlying policies. Property catastrophe premiums and premiums for other treaties written on a losses occurring basis generally earn ratably over the term of the reinsurance contract.

Net losses and loss expenses. Net losses and loss expenses increased by $15.9 million, or 8.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The loss and loss expense ratio decreased by 16.8 percentage points for the same period. The increase in net losses and loss expenses was due to growth in net premiums earned and lower prior year net favorable reserve development for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. This was partially offset by the absence of significant catastrophe losses in 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, which included $121.0 million for the Asia-Pacific catastrophes and Midwestern U.S. storms. Excluding the prior year reserve development and property catastrophe losses, the loss and loss expense ratios would have been 63.2% and 54.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The higher loss and loss expense ratio is due to the change in mix of business to specialty products with higher attritional loss ratios, combined with $16.5 million in non-catastrophe large losses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 that added 4.7 percentage points to the loss and loss expense ratio.

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012						Six Months Ended June 30, 2011						Dollar			Change in Percentage
	Amount			% of NPE			Amount			% of NPE			Change			Points
	($ in millions)
Non-catastrophe	$	223.1			63.2	%	$	138.5			54.9	%	$	84.6			8.3	Pts
Property catastrophe		—			—			121.0			47.9			(121.0	)		(47.9	)
Current period		223.1			63.2			259.5			102.8			(36.4	)		(39.6	)
Prior period		(18.6	)		(5.3	)		(70.9	)		(28.1	)		52.3			22.8
Net losses and loss expenses	$	204.5			57.9	%	$	188.6			74.7	%	$	15.9			(16.8	)Pts

Overall, our reinsurance segment recorded net favorable reserve development of $18.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to net favorable reserve development of $70.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as shown in the tables below.

	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	2002		2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011			Total
	($ in millions)
Specialty	$	—	$	(0.3	)	$	(3.2	)	$	(5.1	)	$	(1.8	)	$	(2.2	)	$	(0.1	)	$	—		$	—		$	(2.0	)	$	(14.7	)
Property		—		—			(0.8	)		0.2			(0.1	)		0.1			(0.3	)		2.0			(1.2	)		5.5			5.4
Casualty		0.1		1.0			3.2			(2.7	)		(5.1	)		(9.4	)		(1.2	)		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		5.0			(9.3	)
	$	0.1	$	0.7		$	(0.8	)	$	(7.6	)	$	(7.0	)	$	(11.5	)	$	(1.6	)	$	1.9		$	(1.3	)	$	8.5		$	(18.6	)

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	(Favorable) and Unfavorable Loss Reserve Development by Loss Year
	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	2002			2003			2004			2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Total
	($ in millions)
Specialty	$	—		$	—		$	(0.2	)	$	0.1		$	—		$	(0.8	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(5.7	)	$	(3.3	)	$	(10.1	)
Property		(0.1	)		(0.7	)		(0.7	)		(2.0	)		(1.0	)		(3.9	)		(1.8	)		(3.8	)		(6.4	)		(20.4	)
Casualty		(0.5	)		(2.3	)		(2.9	)		(22.8	)		(11.2	)		(2.4	)		(1.1	)		—			2.8			(40.4	)
	$	(0.6	)	$	(3.0	)	$	(3.8	)	$	(24.7	)	$	(12.2	)	$	(7.1	)	$	(3.1	)	$	(9.5	)	$	(6.9	)	$	(70.9	)

Acquisition costs. Acquisition costs increased by $11.9 million, or 25.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to the increase in net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratio was 16.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 18.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, primarily due to the change in mix of business. The proportion of premiums from excess-of-loss reinsurance contracts, which carry lower acquisition costs, has increased compared to the prior year.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $2.8 million, or 8.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to higher salary and related costs due to higher headcount to support our growing operations. The general and administrative expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were 9.8% and 12.6%, respectively, reflecting the higher growth in net premiums earned relative to expenses in 2012.

Reserves for Losses and Loss Expenses

Reserves for losses and loss expenses by segment were comprised of the following:

	U.S. Insurance						International Insurance						Reinsurance						Total
	Jun. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011			Jun. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011			Jun. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011			Jun. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011
	($ in millions)
Case reserves	$	442.5		$	387.6		$	517.4		$	522.6		$	471.9		$	456.2		$	1,431.8		$	1,366.4
IBNR		1,317.7			1,274.8			1,729.2			1,726.4			898.8			857.5			3,945.7			3,858.7
Reserve for losses and loss expenses		1,760.2			1,662.4			2,246.6			2,249.0			1,370.7			1,313.7			5,377.5			5,225.1
Reinsurance recoverables		(471.0	)		(438.3	)		(601.8	)		(564.3	)		(0.8	)		(0.3	)		(1,073.6	)		(1,002.9	)
Net reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	1,289.2		$	1,224.1		$	1,644.8		$	1,684.7		$	1,369.9		$	1,313.4		$	4,303.9		$	4,222.2

We participate in certain lines of business where claims may not be reported for many years. Accordingly, management does not solely rely upon reported claims on these lines for estimating ultimate liabilities. We also use statistical and actuarial methods to estimate expected ultimate losses and loss expenses. Loss reserves do not represent an exact calculation of liability. Rather, loss reserves are estimates of what we expect the ultimate resolution and administration of claims will cost. These estimates are based on various factors including underwriters’ expectations about loss experience, actuarial analysis, comparisons with the results of industry benchmarks and loss experience to date. Loss reserve estimates are refined as experience develops and as claims are reported and resolved. Establishing an appropriate level of loss reserves is an inherently uncertain process. Ultimate losses and loss expenses may differ from our reserves, possibly by material amounts.

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The following tables provide our ranges of loss and loss expense reserve estimates by business segment as of June 30, 2012:

	Reserve for Losses and Loss Expenses Gross of Reinsurance  Recoverable
	Carried Reserves		Low Estimate		High Estimate
	($ in millions)
U.S. insurance	$	1,760.2	$	1,377.5	$	1,995.1
International insurance		2,246.6		1,679.8		2,581.7
Reinsurance		1,370.7		1,114.9		1,591.3
Consolidated (1)		5,377.5		4,464.5		5,875.9
	Reserve for Losses and Loss Expenses Net of Reinsurance  Recoverable
	Carried Reserves		Low Estimate		High Estimate
	($ in millions)
U.S. insurance	$	1,289.2	$	1,021.1	$	1,458.6
International insurance		1,644.8		1,208.2		1,888.5
Reinsurance		1,369.9		1,114.1		1,590.0
Consolidated (1)		4,303.9		3,576.8		4,703.7

(1) For statistical reasons, it is not appropriate to add together the ranges of each business segment in an effort to determine the low and high range around the consolidated loss reserves.

Our range for each business segment was determined by utilizing multiple actuarial loss reserving methods along with various assumptions of reporting patterns and expected loss ratios by loss year. The various outcomes of these techniques were combined to determine a reasonable range of required loss and loss expense reserves. While we believe our approach to determine the range of loss and loss expense is reasonable, there are no assurances that actual loss experience will be within the ranges of loss and loss expense noted above.

Our selection of the actual carried reserves is generally above the midpoint of the range. We believe that we should be prudent in our reserving practices due to the lengthy reporting patterns and relatively large limits of net liability for any one risk of our direct excess casualty business and of our casualty reinsurance business. Thus, due to this uncertainty regarding estimates for reserve for losses and loss expenses, we have carried our consolidated reserve for losses and loss expenses, net of reinsurance recoverable, above the midpoint of the low and high estimates for the consolidated net losses and loss expenses. We believe that relying on the more prudent actuarial indications is appropriate for these lines of business.

Reinsurance Recoverable

The following table illustrates our reinsurance recoverable as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	($ in millions)
Ceded case reserves	$	216.4	$	196.5
Ceded IBNR reserves		857.2		806.4
Reinsurance recoverable	$	1,073.6	$	1,002.9

We remain obligated for amounts ceded in the event our reinsurers do not meet their obligations. Accordingly, we have evaluated the reinsurers that are providing reinsurance protection to us and will continue to monitor their credit ratings and financial stability. We generally have the right to terminate our treaty reinsurance contracts at any time, upon prior written notice to the reinsurer, under specified circumstances, including the assignment to the reinsurer by A.M. Best of a financial strength rating of less than “A-.” Approximately 95% of ceded reserves as of June 30, 2012 were recoverable from reinsurers who had an A.M. Best rating of “A-” or higher.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of our ability to access sufficient cash flows to meet the short-term and long-term cash requirements of our business operations. The Company believes that its cash flows from operations and investments will provide sufficient liquidity for the foreseeable future.

Holdings is a holding company and transacts no business of its own. Cash flows to Holdings may comprise dividends, advances and loans from its subsidiary companies. Holdings is therefore reliant on receiving dividends and other permitted distributions from its subsidiaries to make dividend payments on its common shares.

Our operating subsidiaries depend upon cash inflows from premium receipts, net of commissions, investment income and proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments. Cash outflows for our operating subsidiaries are in the form of claims payments, reinsurance premium payments, purchase of investments, operating expenses and income tax payments as well as dividend payments to the holding company.

Historically, our operating subsidiaries have generated sufficient cash flows to meet all of their obligations. Because of the inherent volatility of our business, the seasonality in the timing of payments by insureds and cedents, the irregular timing of loss payments, and the impact of a change in interest rates and credit spreads on the investment income as well as seasonality in coupon payment dates for fixed income securities, cash flows from operating activities may vary between periods. In the unlikely event that paid losses exceed operating cash flows in any given period, we would use our cash balances available, or liquidate a portion of our investment portfolio in order to meet our short-term liquidity needs. Our total investments and cash totaled $8.9 billion as of June 30, 2012, the main components of which were investment grade fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents.

Dividend Restrictions

The jurisdictions in which our operating subsidiaries are licensed to write business impose regulations requiring companies to maintain or meet various defined statutory ratios, including solvency and liquidity requirements. Some jurisdictions also place restrictions on the declaration and payment of dividends and other distributions. See Liquidity and Capital Resources in Item 7 of Part II of the Company’s 2011 Form 10-K.

Cash Flows

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011
	($ in millions)
Cash flows provided by operating activities	$	301.8		$	361.8
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities		101.2			(271.4	)
Cash flows used in financing activities		(170.3	)		(108.8	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash		(2.2	)		2.2
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		230.5			(16.2	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		634.0			757.0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	864.5		$	740.8

The decrease in cash flows from operations was due to the $117.5 million increase in paid losses resulting from the growth in operations and the 2011 catastrophe events. This was partially offset by higher premiums collected, net of reinsurance, due to continued growth in 2012.

Cash flows from investing activities consist primarily of proceeds on the sale of investments and payments for investments acquired in addition to changes in restricted cash. The increase in cash flows provided by investing activities reflects net sales of securities and a $156.8 million increase in restricted cash.

Cash flows from financing activities consist primarily of capital raising activities, which include the issuance of common shares or debt, the repurchase of our shares, the payment of dividends and the repayment of debt. The increase in cash flows used in financing

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activities was due to the $88.9 million increase in share repurchases for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. No shares were repurchased in the three months ended June 30, 2011 because of the merger negotiations with Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. In addition, $53.6 million in founder warrants were repurchased in February 2011.

Investments

Our funds are primarily invested in liquid, high-grade fixed income securities. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, 91.4% and 92.6%, respectively, of our fixed income portfolio consisted of investment grade securities. The maturity distribution of our fixed income portfolio (on a fair value basis) as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	($ in millions)
Due in one year or less	$	827.2	$	661.6
Due after one year through five years		2,811.2		2,686.1
Due after five years through ten years		429.8		725.5
Due after ten years		71.3		94.2
Mortgage-backed		2,269.4		1,818.1
Asset-backed		417.4		513.2
Total	$	6,826.3	$	6,498.7

We have investments in other invested assets, comprising interests in hedge funds and private equity funds, the market value of which was $520.9 million as of June 30, 2012. Some of these funds have redemption notice requirements. For each of our funds, liquidity is allowed after certain defined periods based on the terms of each fund. See Note 4(d) “Investments — Other Invested Assets” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details on our other invested assets.

We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our consolidated results of operations. The potential exists, after a catastrophe loss, for the development of inflationary pressures in a local economy. The effects of inflation are considered implicitly in pricing. Loss reserves are established to recognize likely loss settlements at the date payment is made. Those reserves inherently recognize the effects of inflation. The actual effects of inflation on our results cannot be accurately known, however, until claims are ultimately resolved.

Pledged Assets

Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd uses trust accounts primarily to meet security requirements for inter-company and certain reinsurance transactions. We also have cash and cash equivalents and investments on deposit with various state or government insurance departments or pledged in favor of ceding companies in order to comply with reinsurance contract provisions and relevant insurance regulations. In addition, Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd currently has access to up to $1.35 billion in letters of credit under two letter of credit facilities, $900 million with Citibank Europe plc and $450 million with a syndication of lenders (the “Amended Secured Credit Facility”). These facilities are used to provide security to reinsureds and are collateralized by us, at least to the extent of letters of credit outstanding at any given time.

Security arrangements with ceding insurers may subject our assets to security interests or require that a portion of our assets be pledged to, or otherwise held by, third parties. Both of our letter of credit facilities are fully collateralized by assets held in custodial accounts at the Bank of New York Mellon held for the benefit of the banks. Although the investment income derived from our assets while held in trust accrues to our benefit, the investment of these assets is governed by the terms of the letter of credit facilities or the investment regulations of the state or territory of domicile of the ceding insurer, which may be more restrictive than the investment regulations otherwise applicable to us. The restrictions may result in lower investment yields on these assets, which may adversely affect our profitability.

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $2,161.7 million and $2,029.1 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents and investments were deposited, pledged or held in escrow accounts in favor of ceding companies and other counterparties or government authorities to comply with reinsurance contract provisions and insurance laws.

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In addition, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, a further $1,270.8 million and $1,044.2 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents and investments were pledged as collateral for our credit facilities.

We do not currently anticipate that the restrictions on liquidity resulting from restrictions on the payment of dividends by our subsidiary companies or from assets committed in trust accounts or to collateralize the letter of credit facilities will have a material impact on our ability to carry out our normal business activities, including interest and dividend payments, respectively, on our senior notes (described below) and common shares.

Financial Strength Ratings

Financial strength ratings represent the opinions of rating agencies on our capacity to meet our obligations. In the event of a significant downgrade in ratings, our ability to write business and to access the capital markets could be impacted. Our financial strength ratings as of June 30, 2012 have not changed since December 31, 2011. See Item 1. “Business” in our 2011 Form 10-K.

Capital Resources

The table below sets forth the capital structure of the Company as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	As of June 30, 2012		As of December 31, 2011
	($ in millions)
Senior notes	$	798.1	$	798.0
Shareholders’ equity		3,283.9		3,149.0
Total capitalization	$	4,082.0	$	3,947.0

Share Repurchases

In May 2012, we established a new $500 million share repurchase program. Under the terms of this new share repurchase program, common shares repurchased shall be designated for cancellation and shall be cancelled upon prior shareholder approval. As of June 30, 2012, no shares had been repurchased under the new share repurchase program.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, our share repurchases were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June  30, 2012		Six Months Ended June  30, 2012
Common shares repurchased		905,383		2,336,187
Total cost of shares repurchased	$	66,435	$	159,458
Average price per share	$	73.38	$	68.26

We have classified the repurchased shares as “treasury shares, at cost” on the consolidated balance sheets.

Long-Term Debt

In July 2006, Allied World Bermuda issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% senior notes due August 1, 2016, with interest payable August 1 and February 1 each year. Allied World Bermuda can redeem the senior notes prior to maturity, subject to payment of a “make-whole” premium; however, Allied World Bermuda currently has no intention of redeeming the notes.

In November 2010, Allied World Bermuda issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due November 1, 2020, with interest payable May 15 and November 15 each year, commencing May 15, 2011. Allied World Bermuda can redeem the senior notes prior to maturity, subject to payment of a “make-whole” premium; however, Allied World Bermuda currently has no intention of redeeming the notes.

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The senior notes issued in 2006 and 2010 have been unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed for the payment of the principal and interest by Holdings.

Credit Facility

In the normal course of our operations, we enter into agreements with financial institutions to obtain secured and unsecured credit facilities.

On June 7, 2012, Allied World Bermuda amended its existing secured credit facility. The amended $450 million four-year secured credit facility (the “Amended Secured Credit Facility”) is primarily for the issuance of standby letters of credit to support obligations in connection with the insurance and reinsurance business of Allied World Bermuda and its subsidiaries. A portion of the facility may also be used for revolving loans for general corporate and working capital purposes, up to a maximum of $150 million. Allied World Bermuda may request that existing lenders under the Amended Secured Credit Facility make additional commitments from time to time, up to $150 million, subject to approval by the lenders. The Amended Secured Credit Facility contains representations, warranties and covenants customary for similar bank loan facilities, including certain covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain a certain leverage ratio and financial strength rating. We are in compliance with all covenants under the Facility as of June 30, 2012.

On June 7, 2012, upon entering into the Amended Secured Credit Facility, Allied World Bermuda terminated its $400 million unsecured facility.

As of June 30, 2012, we had a combined unused letters of credit capacity of $350.7 million from the Amended Secured Credit Facility and Citibank Europe plc. We believe that this remaining capacity is sufficient to meet our future letter of credit needs.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2012, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We believe that we are principally exposed to three types of market risk: interest rate risk, credit risk and currency risk.

The fixed income securities in our investment portfolio are subject to interest rate risk and credit risk. Any changes in interest rates and credit spreads have a direct effect on the market values of fixed income securities. As interest rates rise, the market values fall, and vice versa. As credit spreads widen, the market values fall, and vice versa.

In the table below changes in market values as a result of changes in interest rates is determined by calculating hypothetical June 30, 2012 ending prices based on yields adjusted to reflect the hypothetical changes in interest rates, comparing such hypothetical ending prices to actual ending prices, and multiplying the difference by the principal amount of the security. The sensitivity analysis is based on estimates. The estimated changes of our fixed maturity investments and cash and cash equivalents are presented below and actual changes for interest rate shifts could differ significantly.

	Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points
	-200			-100			-50			0			+50			+100			+200
	($ in millions)
Total market value	$	8,092.3		$	8,033.7		$	7,993.9		$	7,930.1		$	7,855.5		$	7,773.2		$	7,589.5
Market value change from base		162.2			103.6			63.8			—			(74.6	)		(156.9	)		(340.6	)
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)		2.0	%		1.3	%		0.8	%		0	%		(0.9	%)		(2.0	%)		(4.3	%)

In the table below changes in market values as a result of changes in credit spreads are determined by calculating hypothetical June 30, 2012 ending prices adjusted to reflect the hypothetical changes in credit spreads, comparing such hypothetical ending prices to actual ending prices, and multiplying the difference by the principal amount of the security. The sensitivity analysis is based on estimates. The estimated changes of our non-cash, non-U.S. Treasury fixed maturity investments are presented below and actual changes in credit spreads could differ significantly.

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	Credit Spread Shift in Basis Points
	-200			-100			-50			0			+50			+100			+200
	($ in millions)
Total market value	$	5,830.3		$	5,697.3		$	5,630.8		$	5,564.3		$	5,497.8		$	5,431.3		$	5,298.3
Market value change from base		266.0			133.0			66.5			—			(66.5	)		(133.0	)		(266.0	)
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)		4.8	%		2.4	%		1.2	%		0	%		(1.2%	)		(2.4%	)		(4.8%	)

In addition to credit spread risk, our portfolio is also exposed to the risk of securities being downgraded or of issuers defaulting. In an effort to minimize this risk, our investment guidelines have been defined to ensure that the assets held are well diversified and are primarily high-quality securities. As of June 30, 2012, we held $6.8 billion of fixed income securities. Of those assets, approximately 91.4% were rated investment grade (Baa3/BBB- or higher) with the remaining 8.6% rated in the below investment grade category. The average credit quality of the fixed maturity portfolios was AA- by Standard & Poor’s.

As of June 30, 2012, we held $2,038.9 million, or 22.9%, of our total investments and cash and cash equivalents in corporate bonds. $961.7 million of these corporate bonds were issued by entities within the financial services industry and had an average rating of A+.

As of June 30, 2012, we held $2,269.4 million, or 25.5%, of our total investments and cash and cash equivalents in mortgage-backed securities, which included agency pass-through mortgage-backed securities (19.2%), non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (3.3%) and non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (3.0%).

The agency pass-through mortgage-backed securities are exposed to prepayment risk, which occurs when holders of individual mortgages increase the frequency with which they prepay the outstanding principal before the maturity date to refinance at a lower interest rate cost. Given the proportion that these securities comprise of the overall portfolio, and the current interest rate environment and condition of the credit market, prepayment risk is not considered significant at this time.

As of June 30, 2012, we held $101.1 million in non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, with an average credit rating of A+, and $197.3 million of high yield (below investment grade) non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, with an average credit rating of CCC. As of June 30, 2012, 93.3% of the high yield non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities were rated below investment grade.

As of June 30, 2012, we held $260.4 million of non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities. These securities are subject to the risk of non-payment due to increased levels of delinquencies, defaults and losses on commercial loans that cumulatively create shortfalls beyond the level of subordination in our specific securities. As of June 30, 2012, 17.0% of our non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities were rated below Aaa/AAA.

As of June 30, 2012, we held investments in other invested assets with a fair value of $520.9 million. Investments in these funds involve certain risks related to, among other things, the illiquid nature of the fund shares, the limited operating history of the fund, as well as risks associated with the strategies employed by the managers of the funds. The funds’ objectives are generally to seek attractive long-term returns with lower volatility by investing in a range of diversified investment strategies. As our reserves and capital continue to build, we may consider additional investments in these or other alternative investments.

During 2011, concerns about sovereign and corporate credits throughout the European Economic Area became elevated. As of June 30, 2012, our direct exposure to European credit across all of Europe was $689.4 million and is included within “fixed maturity investments trading, at fair value” and “equity securities trading, at fair value” in the consolidated balance sheets. Of that, approximately $213.7 million was invested in debt issued or guaranteed by European nations, $21.1 million was invested in structured products and $454.7 million was invested in debt and equity securities of European corporations (not guaranteed by a sovereign nation) as outlined in the table below. As of June 30, 2012, we had no direct sovereign exposure to Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal or Spain.

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	June 30, 2012
	Sovereign and Sovereign Guaranteed		Structured Products		Corporate Bonds and Equities		Total Exposure
	($ in millions)
Belgium	$	21.7	$	—	$	24.5	$	46.2
Denmark		34.9		—		—		34.9
France		—		7.6		50.8		58.4
Germany		70.9		—		23.4		94.3
Ireland		—		—		0.1		0.1
Italy		—		—		2.9		2.9
Luxembourg		—		—		13.0		13.0
Netherlands		38.2		—		34.0		72.2
Norway		7.8		—		60.0		67.8
Russia		—		—		12.0		12.0
Spain		—		—		12.2		12.2
Sweden		—		—		29.0		29.0
Switzerland		10.7		—		38.7		49.4
United Kingdom		29.5		13.5		154.0		197.0
Total exposure	$	213.7	$	21.1	$	454.6	$	689.4

The U.S. dollar is our reporting currency and the functional currency of all of our operating subsidiaries. However, we enter into insurance and reinsurance contracts where the premiums receivable and losses payable are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. In addition, we maintain a portion of our investments and liabilities in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily Euro, British Sterling, Swiss Franc and the Canadian dollar. Receivables in non-U.S. currencies are generally converted into U.S. dollars at the time of receipt. When we incur a liability in a non-U.S. currency, we carry such liability on our books in the original currency. These liabilities are converted from the non-U.S. currency to U.S. dollars at the time of payment. As a result, we have an exposure to foreign currency risk resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates. We utilize a hedging strategy to minimize the potential loss of value caused by currency fluctuations by using foreign currency forward contract derivatives that expire in 90 days from purchase.

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, less than 3.6% and 3.1%, respectively, of our total investments and cash and cash equivalents were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Of our business written during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, approximately 12% was written in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

In connection with the preparation of this quarterly report, our management has performed an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of June 30, 2012. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2012, our company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by SEC rules and forms and accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must

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be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide an absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.

No changes were made in our internal controls over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings.

The Company, in common with the insurance industry in general, is subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of its business. These legal proceedings generally relate to claims asserted by or against the Company in the ordinary course of insurance or reinsurance operations; estimated amounts payable under such proceedings are included in the reserve for losses and loss expenses in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2012, the Company was not a party to any material legal proceedings arising outside the ordinary course of business that is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.

Item 1A.     Risk Factors.

Our business is subject to a number of risks, including those identified in Item 1A. of Part I of our 2011 Form 10-K, that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or liquidity and that could cause our operating results to vary significantly from period to period. There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in our 2011 Form 10-K. The risks described in our 2011 Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or liquidity.

Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

(c) The following table summarizes our repurchases of our common shares during the three months ended June 30, 2012:

Period	Total Number  of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares  Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Dollar Value (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1 - 30, 2012		430,700	$	69.65		430,700	$	51,153,422
May 1 - 31, 2012		251,724		75.53		251,724		532,141,682
June 1 - 30, 2012		222,959		78.16		222,959		514,714,727
Total		905,383	$	73.38		905,383	$	514,714,727	(1)

(1) In May 2010, the company established a share repurchase program in order to repurchase Holdings’ common shares. At the 2012 Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 3, 2012, Holdings’ shareholders approved a new, two-year $500 million share repurchase program. Share repurchases may be effected from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers or otherwise.

Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5.     Other Information.

None.

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Item 6.     Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
10.1(1)	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and among Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG; Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd; Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd; the lenders party thereto; Citibank, N.A., as syndication agent; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, fronting bank and letter of credit agent.
10.2(1)	Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and between Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, as pledgor; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
10.3(1)	Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and between Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, as pledgor; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
10.4(1)	Amended and Restated Account Control Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and among Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, as pledgor; The Bank of New York Mellon, as custodian; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
10.5(1)	Account Control Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and among Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, as pledgor; The Bank of New York Mellon, as custodian; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
31.1	Certification by Chief Executive Officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification by Chief Financial Officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*	Certification by Chief Executive Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*	Certification by Chief Financial Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.1**	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(1) Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG filed with the SEC on June 13, 2012.

* These certifications are being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18 United States Code) and are not being filed as part of this report.

** In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the information in Exhibit 101.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

	ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, AG
Dated: August 3, 2012	By:	/s/ Scott A. Carmilani
		Name:  Scott A. Carmilani
		Title:    President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: August 3, 2012	By:	/s/ Joan H. Dillard
		Name:  Joan H. Dillard
		Title:    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
10.1(1)	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and among Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG; Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd; Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd; the lenders party thereto; Citibank, N.A., as syndication agent; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, fronting bank and letter of credit agent.
10.2(1)	Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and between Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, as pledgor; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
10.3(1)	Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and between Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, as pledgor; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
10.4(1)	Amended and Restated Account Control Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and among Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, as pledgor; The Bank of New York Mellon, as custodian; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
10.5(1)	Account Control Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, by and among Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, as pledgor; The Bank of New York Mellon, as custodian; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
31.1	Certification by Chief Executive Officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification by Chief Financial Officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*	Certification by Chief Executive Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*	Certification by Chief Financial Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.1**	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(1) Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG filed with the SEC on June 13, 2012.

* These certifications are being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18 United States Code) and are not being filed as part of this report.

** In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the information in Exhibit 101.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Scott A. Carmilani, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 3, 2012	By:	/s/ Scott A. Carmilani
	Name:	Scott A. Carmilani
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Joan H. Dillard, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 3, 2012	By:	/s/ Joan H. Dillard
		Name:	Joan H. Dillard
		Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (the “Company”), hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 3, 2012	By:	/s/ Scott A. Carmilani
	Name:	Scott A. Carmilani
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the Report.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (the “Company”), hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 3, 2012	By:	/s/ Joan H. Dillard
		Name:	Joan H. Dillard
		Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the Report.

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Derivative Instruments (Location and Amounts of Derivative Fair Values On The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivative Notional Amount	$ 310,828		$ 776,273
Asset Derivative Fair Value	2,907		3,343
Liability Derivative Notional Amount	434,288		631,533
Liability Derivative Fair Value	4,582		12,401
Put Options [Member] | Equity securities trading, at fair value [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivative Notional Amount	0	[1]	4,461	[1]
Asset Derivative Fair Value	0	[1]	336	[1]
Liability Derivative Notional Amount	0	[1]	0	[1]
Liability Derivative Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member] | Other assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivative Notional Amount	113,828	[2]	91,162	[2]
Asset Derivative Fair Value	1,964	[2]	2,030	[2]
Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivative Notional Amount	217,588	[2]	339,533	[2]
Liability Derivative Fair Value	4,317	[2]	8,934	[2]
Interest Rate Futures [Member] | Other assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivative Notional Amount	197,000	[2]	680,650	[2]
Asset Derivative Fair Value	943	[2]	977	[2]
Interest Rate Futures [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivative Notional Amount	216,700	[2]	292,000	[2]
Liability Derivative Fair Value	$ 265	[2]	$ 3,467	[2]

[1] Asset and liability derivatives relating to the put options are classified within "equity securities trading, at fair value" on the consolidated balance sheets.

[2] All other asset and liability derivatives are classified within "other assets" or "accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets.

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Segment Information (Gross Premiums Written By Geographic Location) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	$ 646,870	$ 519,598	$ 1,327,799	$ 1,080,286
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	349,577	269,193	738,548	575,824
Bermuda [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	193,195	177,850	375,358	348,318
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	60,008	58,209	135,384	122,288
Singapore [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	40,128	10,331	69,311	25,567
Hong Kong [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	$ 3,962	$ 4,015	$ 9,198	$ 8,289

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Total shares issued at beginning of period			40,003,642		40,003,642
Treasury shares issued, balance at beginning of period			2,261,511
Shares repurchased, shares	905,383	0	2,336,187	969,163
Shares issued out of treasury			(537,020)
Total treasury shares at end of period	4,060,678		4,060,678
Total shares outstanding at end of period	35,942,964		35,942,964			37,742,131

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Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS:
Investments	$ 7,801,418		$ 7,406,594
Cash and cash equivalents	864,450		633,996	740,804		756,995
Insurance balances receivable	845,663		652,158
Reinsurance recoverable	1,073,612	1,056,780	1,002,919	1,013,951	975,523	927,588
Net deferred acquisition costs	129,818		100,334
Goodwill and intangible assets	321,007		322,274
Balances receivable on sale of investments	635,727		580,443
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0
Due (to) from subsidiaries	0		0
Other assets	605,956		423,440
Total assets	12,277,651		11,122,158
LIABILITIES
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	5,377,518	5,331,418	5,225,143	5,251,304	5,100,643	4,879,188
Unearned premiums	1,363,006		1,078,412
Reinsurance balances payable	128,306		124,539
Balances due on purchases of investments	1,220,246		616,728
Senior notes	798,080		797,949
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	106,594		130,365
Total liabilities	8,993,750		7,973,136
Total shareholders' equity	3,283,901		3,149,022	3,044,417		3,075,820
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	12,277,651		11,122,158
Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor) [Member]
ASSETS:
Investments	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents	24,319		112,672	70,587		138,488
Insurance balances receivable	0		0
Reinsurance recoverable	0		0
Net deferred acquisition costs	0		0
Goodwill and intangible assets	0		0
Balances receivable on sale of investments	0		0
Investments in subsidiaries	3,283,286		3,064,066
Due (to) from subsidiaries	(4,457)		(4,853)
Other assets	880		1,504
Total assets	3,304,028		3,173,389
LIABILITIES
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	0		0
Unearned premiums	0		0
Reinsurance balances payable	0		0
Balances due on purchases of investments	0		0
Senior notes	0		0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	20,127		24,367
Total liabilities	20,127		24,367
Total shareholders' equity	3,283,901		3,149,022
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,304,028		3,173,389
Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer) [Member]
ASSETS:
Investments	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents	19,212		8,886	38,402		125,663
Insurance balances receivable	0		0
Reinsurance recoverable	0		0
Net deferred acquisition costs	0		0
Goodwill and intangible assets	0		0
Balances receivable on sale of investments	0		0
Investments in subsidiaries	4,220,504		3,964,585
Due (to) from subsidiaries	(7,361)		(6,769)
Other assets	6,817		6,367
Total assets	4,239,172		3,973,069
LIABILITIES
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	0		0
Unearned premiums	0		0
Reinsurance balances payable	0		0
Balances due on purchases of investments	0		0
Senior notes	798,080		797,949
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	17,972		17,688
Total liabilities	816,052		815,637
Total shareholders' equity	3,423,120		3,157,432
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	4,239,172		3,973,069
Other Allied World Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS:
Investments	7,801,418		7,406,594
Cash and cash equivalents	820,919		512,438	631,815		492,844
Insurance balances receivable	845,663		652,158
Reinsurance recoverable	1,073,612		1,002,919
Net deferred acquisition costs	129,818		100,334
Goodwill and intangible assets	321,007		322,274
Balances receivable on sale of investments	635,727		580,443
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0
Due (to) from subsidiaries	11,818		11,622
Other assets	598,259		415,569
Total assets	12,238,241		11,004,351
LIABILITIES
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	5,377,518		5,225,143
Unearned premiums	1,363,006		1,078,412
Reinsurance balances payable	128,306		124,539
Balances due on purchases of investments	1,220,246		616,728
Senior notes	0		0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	68,495		88,310
Total liabilities	8,157,571		7,133,132
Total shareholders' equity	4,080,670		3,871,219
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	12,238,241		11,004,351
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
ASSETS:
Investments	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0	0		0
Insurance balances receivable	0		0
Reinsurance recoverable	0		0
Net deferred acquisition costs	0		0
Goodwill and intangible assets	0		0
Balances receivable on sale of investments	0		0
Investments in subsidiaries	(7,503,790)		(7,028,651)
Due (to) from subsidiaries	0		0
Other assets	0		0
Total assets	(7,503,790)		(7,028,651)
LIABILITIES
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	0		0
Unearned premiums	0		0
Reinsurance balances payable	0		0
Balances due on purchases of investments	0		0
Senior notes	0		0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0		0
Total liabilities	0		0
Total shareholders' equity	(7,503,790)		(7,028,651)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ (7,503,790)		$ (7,028,651)

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Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 06, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 CHF	Dec. 31, 2011	May 05, 2011 Par Value Reduction [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011 Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor) [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Voting Common Stock [Member]	May 03, 2012 Voting Common Stock [Member] Par Value Reduction [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Voting Common Stock [Member] Par Value Reduction [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011 American International Group, Inc. ("AIG") [Member] USD ($)
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrant agreements to acquire common shares		5,500,000		5,500,000										2,000,000
Warrants, exercise price per share		34.20		34.20										34.20
Repurchase of warrant				$ 0	$ 53,620				$ 0					$ 53,620
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common shares, outstanding		35,942,964		35,942,964			37,742,131			0	35,942,964
Maximum percent increase in share capital authorized				20.00%
Maximum authorized value increase of registered share capital						102,685
Maximum authorized increased voting shares											7,500,728
Maximum number of conditional capital voting shares											5,200,000
Dividends:
Dividends declared per share								$ 0.375				$ 0.375
Dividends paid per common share		$ 0.375	$ 0.00	$ 0.750	$ 0.00								$ 0.375
Payment of quarterly dividends	$ 13,795

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Investments (Schedule Of Trading Securities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	$ 6,796,109		$ 6,254,686
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities, cost	6,705,210		6,207,991
U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	1,715,141		1,278,265
Trading securities, cost	1,701,706		1,263,948
Non-U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	315,493		256,756
Trading securities, cost	309,350		251,784
States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	39,741		133,902
Trading securities, cost	38,584		128,633
Corporate Debt, Financial Institutions [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	961,728		1,161,904
Trading securities, cost	946,999		1,174,308
Corporate Debt, Industrials [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	1,019,043		987,006
Trading securities, cost	1,013,026		974,731
Corporate Debt, Utilities [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	58,173		105,564
Trading securities, cost	56,718		103,262
Residential Mortgage-Backed, Non-Agency Residential [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	298,355		302,827
Trading securities, cost	283,739		314,077
Residential Mortgage-Backed, Agency Residential [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	1,710,596		1,183,893
Trading securities, cost	1,686,022		1,156,913
Commercial Mortgage-Backed [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	260,420		331,371
Trading securities, cost	252,193		326,697
Asset-Backed [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	417,419		513,198
Trading securities, cost	416,873		513,638
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading Securities	454,205		367,483
Trading securities, cost	419,366		356,370
Other Invested Assets [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading Securities	520,890	[1]	540,409	[1]
Trading securities, cost	487,938	[1]	529,851	[1]
Equity Securities And Other Invested Assets [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading Securities	975,095		907,892
Trading securities, cost	$ 907,304		$ 886,221

[1] Within the Company's financial statements and footnotes "other invested assets" include the Company's investments in both hedge funds and private equity funds.

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Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	$ 299,508	$ 364,036
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities	0	(352)
Purchases of trading securities	(4,005,352)	(4,194,787)
Purchases of other invested assets	(17,778)	(240,410)
Sales of available for sale securities	214,015	560,794
Sales of trading securities	3,959,204	3,540,053
Sales of other invested assets	108,759	36,067
Other	(157,647)	27,204
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	101,201	(271,431)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid - partial par value reduction	(28,003)	0
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	6,697	4,824
Share repurchase	(148,949)	(60,000)
Repurchase of founder warrants	0	(53,620)
Net cash used in financing activities	(170,255)	(108,796)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	230,454	(16,191)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	633,996	756,995
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	864,450	740,804
Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	81,902	(8,013)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities		0
Purchases of trading securities	0	0
Purchases of other invested assets	0	0
Sales of available for sale securities	0	0
Sales of trading securities	0	0
Sales of other invested assets	0	0
Other	0	(4,496)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	0	(4,496)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid - partial par value reduction	(28,003)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	6,697	4,824
Share repurchase	(148,949)	(60,000)
Repurchase of founder warrants		0
Other		(216)
Net cash used in financing activities	(170,255)	(55,392)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(88,353)	(67,901)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	112,672	138,488
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	24,319	70,587
Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	10,326	(32,760)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities		0
Purchases of trading securities	0	0
Purchases of other invested assets	0	0
Sales of available for sale securities	0	0
Sales of trading securities	0	0
Sales of other invested assets	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	0	0
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	0	0
Share repurchase	0	0
Repurchase of founder warrants		(53,620)
Other		(881)
Net cash used in financing activities	0	(54,501)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	10,326	(87,261)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	8,886	125,663
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	19,212	38,402
Other Allied World Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	207,280	404,809
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities		(352)
Purchases of trading securities	(4,005,352)	(4,194,787)
Purchases of other invested assets	(17,778)	(240,410)
Sales of available for sale securities	214,015	560,794
Sales of trading securities	3,959,204	3,540,053
Sales of other invested assets	108,759	36,067
Other	(157,647)	31,700
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	101,201	(266,935)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	0	0
Share repurchase	0	0
Repurchase of founder warrants		0
Other		1,097
Net cash used in financing activities	0	1,097
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	308,481	138,971
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	512,438	492,844
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	820,919	631,815
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	0	0
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities		0
Purchases of trading securities	0	0
Purchases of other invested assets	0	0
Sales of available for sale securities	0	0
Sales of trading securities	0	0
Sales of other invested assets	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	0	0
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	0	0
Share repurchase	0	0
Repurchase of founder warrants		0
Other		0
Net cash used in financing activities	0	0
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair value hierarchy and related disclosures

								Fair value measurement using:
								Quoted prices in				Significant
								active markets for		Significant other		unobservable
				Carrying				identical assets		observable inputs		inputs
June 30, 2012				amount		Total fair value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	30,214	$	30,214	$	30,214	$	—	$	—
Total available for sale fixed maturity
	investments				30,214		30,214
Trading securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	1,715,141	$	1,715,141	$	1,231,823	$	483,318	$	—
		Non-U.S. Government and Government
			agencies		315,493		315,493		—		315,493		—
		States, municipalities and political
			subdivisions		39,741		39,741		—		39,741		—
		Corporate debt			2,038,944		2,038,944		—		2,038,944		—
		Mortgage-backed			2,269,371		2,269,371		—		2,111,412		157,959
		Asset-backed			417,419		417,419		—		299,833		117,586
Total trading fixed maturity investments					6,796,109		6,796,109
Total fixed maturity investments					6,826,323		6,826,323
Equity securities					454,205		454,205		454,205		—		—
Other invested assets					520,890		520,890		—		—		520,890
Total investments				$	7,801,418	$	7,801,418	$	1,716,242	$	5,288,741	$	796,435
Derivative assets: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	1,964	$	1,964	$	—	$	1,964	$	—
		Interest rate futures			943		943		—		943		—
Derivative liabilities: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	4,317	$	4,317	$	—	$	4,317	$	—
		Interest rate futures			265		265		—		265		—
Senior notes				$	798,080	$	890,373	$	—	$	890,373	$	—

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(1)       Asset and liability derivatives relating to foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

								Fair value measurement using:
								Quoted prices in				Significant
								active markets for		Significant other		unobservable
				Carrying				identical assets		observable inputs		inputs
December 31, 2011				amount		Total fair value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	33,630	$	33,630	$	33,630	$	—	$	—
		States, municipalities and political
			subdivisions		33,479		33,479		—		33,479		—
		Corporate debt			176,907		176,907		—		176,907		—
Total available for sale fixed maturity
	investments				244,016		244,016
Trading securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	1,278,265	$	1,278,265	$	1,054,003	$	224,262	$	—
		Non-U.S. Government and Government
			agencies		256,756		256,756		—		256,756		—
		States, municipalities and political
			subdivisions		133,902		133,902		—		133,902		—
		Corporate debt			2,254,474		2,254,474		—		2,254,474		—
		Mortgage-backed			1,818,091		1,818,091		—		1,568,887		249,204
		Asset-backed			513,198		513,198		—		418,453		94,745
Total trading fixed maturity investments					6,254,686		6,254,686
Total fixed maturity investments					6,498,702		6,498,702
Equity securities					367,483		367,483		367,483		—		—
Other invested assets					540,409		540,409		—		—		540,409
Total investments				$	7,406,594	$	7,406,594	$	1,455,116	$	5,067,120	$	884,358
Derivative assets: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	2,030	$	2,030	$	—	$	2,030	$	—
		Interest rate futures			977		977		—		977		—
Derivative liabilities: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	8,934	$	8,934	$	—	$	8,934	$	—
		Interest rate futures			3,467		3,467		—		3,467		—
Senior notes				$	797,949	$	872,731	$	—	$	872,731	$	—

(1)       Asset and liability derivatives relating to foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

	Fair value measurement using significant
	unobservable inputs (Level 3):
	Other invested assets		Mortgage-backed		Asset-backed
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
Opening balance	$	522,065	$	178,374	$	242,394
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in net income		(641)		1,780		(220)
Purchases		16,728		40,352		23,267
Sales		(17,262)		(34,755)		(47,537)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		3,707		8,654
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2(1)		0		(31,499)		(108,972)
Ending balance	$	520,890	$	157,959	$	117,586
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
Opening balance	$	469,999	$	234,087	$	143,829
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		814		1,680		494
Purchases		94,290		29,827		32,408
Sales		(2,836)		(34,329)		(2,800)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		24,389		20,246
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2(1)		0		(38,994)		(80,867)
Ending balance	$	562,267	$	216,660	$	113,310

	Fair value measurement using significant
	unobservable inputs (Level 3):
	Other invested assets		Mortgage-backed		Asset-backed
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Opening balance	$	540,409	$	249,204	$	94,745
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		14,882		4,324		904
Purchases		17,778		41,376		31,580
Sales		(52,179)		(108,165)		(48,133)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		4,495		55,498
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		0		(33,275)		(17,008)
Ending balance	$	520,890	$	157,959	$	117,586
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
Opening balance	$	347,632	$	172,558	$	48,707
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		12,493		3,227		587
Purchases		245,340		62,604		115,417
Sales		(43,198)		(43,287)		(3,226)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		86,085		32,801
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		0		(64,527)		(80,976)
Ending balance	$	562,267	$	216,660	$	113,310

(1) Transfers out of Level 3 are primarily attributable to the availability of market observable information.

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Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (Stock Options And RSUs [Member])	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Stock Options And RSUs [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	337,153	662,835	343,726	687,713

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	$ 30,214		$ 244,016
Trading fixed maturity investments	6,796,109		6,254,686
Equity securities	454,205		367,483
Other invested assets	520,890		540,409
Total investments	7,801,418		7,406,594
Senior notes	798,080		797,949
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	30,214		244,016
Trading fixed maturity investments	6,796,109		6,254,686
Total fixed maturity investments	6,826,323		6,498,702
Equity securities	454,205		367,483
Other invested assets	520,890		540,409
Total investments	7,801,418		7,406,594
Senior notes	798,080		797,949
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,964	[1]	2,030	[1]
Derivative liabilities	4,317	[1]	8,934	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	943	[1]	977	[1]
Derivative liabilities	265	[1]	3,467	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	30,214		33,630
Trading fixed maturity investments	1,715,141		1,278,265
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Non-U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	315,493		256,756
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		33,479
Trading fixed maturity investments	39,741		133,902
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		176,907
Trading fixed maturity investments	2,038,944		2,254,474
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	2,269,371		1,818,091
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Asset-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	417,419		513,198
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	30,214		244,016
Trading fixed maturity investments	6,796,109		6,254,686
Total fixed maturity investments	6,826,323		6,498,702
Equity securities	454,205		367,483
Other invested assets	520,890		540,409
Total investments	7,801,418		7,406,594
Senior notes	890,373		872,731
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,964	[1]	2,030	[1]
Derivative liabilities	4,317	[1]	8,934	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | Interest Rate Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	943	[1]	977	[1]
Derivative liabilities	265	[1]	3,467	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	30,214		33,630
Trading fixed maturity investments	1,715,141		1,278,265
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | Non-U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	315,493		256,756
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		33,479
Trading fixed maturity investments	39,741		133,902
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		176,907
Trading fixed maturity investments	2,038,944		2,254,474
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | Mortgage-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	2,269,371		1,818,091
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member] | Asset-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	417,419		513,198
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity securities	454,205		367,483
Other invested assets	0		0
Total investments	1,716,242		1,455,116
Senior notes	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative liabilities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative liabilities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	30,214		33,630
Trading fixed maturity investments	1,231,823		1,054,003
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Non-U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		0
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		0
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Mortgage-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Asset-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity securities	0		0
Other invested assets	0		0
Total investments	5,288,741		5,067,120
Senior notes	890,373		872,731
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,964	[1]	2,030	[1]
Derivative liabilities	4,317	[1]	8,934	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	943	[1]	977	[1]
Derivative liabilities	265	[1]	3,467	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		0
Trading fixed maturity investments	483,318		224,262
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Non-U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	315,493		256,756
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		33,479
Trading fixed maturity investments	39,741		133,902
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		176,907
Trading fixed maturity investments	2,038,944		2,254,474
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Mortgage-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	2,111,412		1,568,887
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Asset-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	299,833		418,453
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity securities	0		0
Other invested assets	520,890		540,409
Total investments	796,435		884,358
Senior notes	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative liabilities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Interest Rate Futures [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	[1]	0	[1]
Derivative liabilities	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		0
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Non-U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		0
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale fixed maturity investments	0		0
Trading fixed maturity investments	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Mortgage-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	157,959		249,204
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Asset-Backed [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading fixed maturity investments	$ 117,586		$ 94,745

[1] Asset and liability derivatives relating to foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are classified within "other assets" or "accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets.

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Investments (Components Of Realized Gains And Losses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gross realized gains on sale of invested assets	$ 52,775	$ 34,611	$ 91,944	$ 78,168
Gross realized losses on sale of invested assets	(14,762)	(3,330)	(36,669)	(25,262)
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives	(5,914)	(10,040)	770	(15,536)
Net realized investment gains	8,663	58,878	142,244	109,254
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities	14,308	202,671	213,716	546,191
Debt Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Mark to market changes: trading securities	(24,287)	31,872	44,203	45,336
Other Invested Assets And Equity Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Mark to market changes: trading securities	$ 851	$ 5,765	$ 41,996	$ 26,548

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Credit Agreements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Amended Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 450,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Term	4 years
Line Of Credit Facility Incremental Borrowing Capacity	150,000
Revolving loans for general corporate and working capital purposes [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	150,000
Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility, Capacity Terminated	$ 400,000

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Shareholders' Equity (Issued Share Capital) (Details) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 CHF	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 CHF
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common shares, issued	40,003,642	40,003,642	40,003,642	40,003,642
Common shares, par value		13.69		14.03
Common stock value	$ 543,452		$ 557,153

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Basis of Preparation and Consolidation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Preparation and Consolidation

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND CONSOLIDATION

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are normal and recurring in nature and necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations as of the end of and for the periods presented. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates reflected in the Company's financial statements include, but are not limited to:

•       The premium estimates for certain reinsurance agreements,

•       Recoverability of deferred acquisition costs,

•       The reserve for outstanding losses and loss expenses,

•       Valuation of ceded reinsurance recoverables,

•       Determination of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, and

•       Valuation of financial instruments.

Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation and all entities meeting consolidation requirements have been included in the consolidation.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, including these notes, should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements, and related notes thereto, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs Level Three) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Other Invested Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening balance	$ 522,065		$ 469,999		$ 540,409		$ 347,632
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in net income	(641)		814		14,882		12,493
Purchases	16,728		94,290		17,778		245,340
Sales	(17,262)		(2,836)		(52,179)		(43,198)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2	0		0		0		0
Transfers out of Level 3 to Level 2	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Ending balance	520,890		562,267		520,890		562,267
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening balance	178,374		234,087		249,204		172,558
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in net income	1,780		1,680		4,324		3,227
Purchases	40,352		29,827		41,376		62,604
Sales	(34,755)		(34,329)		(108,165)		(43,287)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2	3,707		24,389		4,495		86,085
Transfers out of Level 3 to Level 2	(31,499)	[1]	(38,994)	[1]	(33,275)	[1]	(64,527)	[1]
Ending balance	157,959		216,660		157,959		216,660
Asset Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening balance	242,394		143,829		94,745		48,707
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in net income	(220)		494		904		587
Purchases	23,267		32,408		31,580		115,417
Sales	(47,537)		(2,800)		(48,133)		(3,226)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2	8,654		20,246		55,498		32,801
Transfers out of Level 3 to Level 2	(108,972)	[1]	(80,867)	[1]	(17,008)	[1]	(80,976)	[1]
Ending balance	$ 117,586		$ 113,310		$ 117,586		$ 113,310

[1] Transfers out of Level 3 are primarily attributable to the availability of market observable information.

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Summary Of Segment Results

			International
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	265,974	$	183,593	$	197,303	$	646,870
Net premiums written		196,661		111,342		186,707		494,710
Net premiums earned		162,785		82,605		184,357		429,747
Net losses and loss expenses		(103,074)		(22,233)		(115,073)		(240,380)
Acquisition costs		(21,250)		582		(30,920)		(51,588)
General and administrative expenses		(34,730)		(21,648)		(17,601)		(73,979)
Underwriting income		3,731		39,306		20,763		63,800
Net investment income								42,451
Net realized investment gains								8,663
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(634)
Interest expense								(14,001)
Foreign exchange gain								1,019
Income before income taxes							$	101,298
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.3%		26.9%		53.0%		55.9%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.1%		(0.7%)		16.4%		12.0%
General and administrative expense ratio		21.3%		26.2%		10.0%		17.2%
Combined ratio		97.7%		52.4%		79.4%		85.1%

			International
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	226,738	$	178,593	$	114,267	$	519,598
Net premiums written		172,887		108,985		113,931		395,803
Net premiums earned		145,857		79,956		129,494		355,307
Net losses and loss expenses		(92,595)		(72,082)		(71,136)		(235,813)
Acquisition costs		(18,876)		747		(24,842)		(42,971)
General and administrative expenses		(31,253)		(20,653)		(15,295)		(67,201)
Underwriting income (loss)		3,133		(12,032)		18,221		9,322
Net investment income								52,368
Net realized investment gains								58,878
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(766)
Interest expense								(13,745)
Foreign exchange loss								(1,184)
Income before income taxes							$	104,873
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.5%		90.2%		54.9%		66.4%
Acquisition cost ratio		12.9%		(0.9%)		19.2%		12.1%
General and administrative expense ratio		21.4%		25.8%		11.8%		18.9%
Combined ratio		97.8%		115.1%		85.9%		97.4%

			International
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	470,185	$	297,183	$	560,431	$	1,327,799
Net premiums written		350,507		183,951		549,205		1,083,663
Net premiums earned		316,143		162,476		353,018		831,637
Net losses and loss expenses		(200,778)		(60,333)		(204,471)		(465,582)
Acquisition costs		(41,222)		1,110		(58,614)		(98,726)
General and administrative expenses		(65,774)		(44,049)		(34,522)		(144,345)
Underwriting income		8,369		59,204		55,411		122,984
Net investment income								89,660
Net realized investment gains								142,244
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(1,267)
Interest expense								(27,757)
Foreign exchange gain								1,100
Income before income taxes								326,964
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.5%		37.1%		57.9%		56.0%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.0%		(0.7%)		16.6%		11.9%
General and administrative expense ratio		20.8%		27.1%		9.8%		17.3%
Combined ratio		97.3%		63.5%		84.3%		85.2%

			International
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	410,040	$	289,918	$	380,328	$	1,080,286
Net premiums written		312,789		183,895		379,990		876,674
Net premiums earned		281,338		156,246		252,599		690,183
Net losses and loss expenses		(208,426)		(143,266)		(188,573)		(540,265)
Acquisition costs		(36,978)		2,603		(46,678)		(81,053)
General and administrative expenses		(62,052)		(41,381)		(31,724)		(135,157)
Underwriting loss		(26,118)		(25,798)		(14,376)		(66,292)
Net investment income								102,576
Net realized investment gains								109,254
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(1,533)
Interest expense								(27,487)
Foreign exchange loss								(742)
Income before income taxes							$	115,776
Loss and loss expense ratio		74.1%		91.7%		74.7%		78.3%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.1%		(1.7%)		18.5%		11.7%
General and administrative expense ratio		22.1%		26.5%		12.6%		19.6%
Combined ratio		109.3%		116.5%		105.8%		109.6%

Gross Premiums Written By Geographic Location

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	349,577	$	269,193	$	738,548	$	575,824
Bermuda		193,195		177,850		375,358		348,318
Europe		60,008		58,209		135,384		122,288
Singapore		40,128		10,331		69,311		25,567
Hong Kong		3,962		4,015		9,198		8,289
Total gross premiums written	$	646,870	$	519,598	$	1,327,799	$	1,080,286

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Comparison Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	96,351	$	93,800	$	314,507	$	102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding		36,288,596		38,346,489		36,746,881		38,061,724
Basic earnings per share	$	2.66	$	2.45	$	8.56	$	2.69

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income		$	96,351	$	93,800	$	314,507	$	102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding			36,288,596		38,346,489		36,746,881		38,061,724
Share equivalents:
Warrants and options			440,811		333,837		413,702		503,529
RSUs and long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") awards			460,315		1,120,427		234,976		1,308,165
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents
	outstanding - diluted		37,189,722		39,800,753		37,395,559		39,873,418
Diluted earnings per share		$	2.59	$	2.36	$	8.41	$	2.57

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Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Income Statement) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	$ 429,747	$ 355,307	$ 831,637	$ 690,183
Net investment income	42,451	52,368	89,660	102,576
Net realized investment losses	8,663	58,878	142,244	109,254
Net losses and loss expenses	(240,380)	(235,813)	(465,582)	(540,265)
Acquisition costs	(51,588)	(42,971)	(98,726)	(81,053)
General and administrative expenses	(73,979)	(67,201)	(144,345)	(135,157)
Amortization of intangible assets	(634)	(766)	(1,267)	(1,533)
Interest expense	(14,001)	(13,745)	(27,757)	(27,487)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	1,019	(1,184)	1,100	(742)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(4,947)	(11,073)	(12,457)	(13,356)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS)	96,351	93,800	314,507	102,420
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax (benefit) expense for three months ended June 30, 2012: ($68); 2011: $1,461 and six months ended June 30, 2012: ($96); 2011: $2,425	231	13,680	179	5,636
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax	(1,142)	(23,548)	(13,249)	(39,676)
Other comprehensive loss	(911)	(9,868)	(13,070)	(34,040)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	95,440	83,932	301,437	68,380
Parenthetical disclosures:
Deferred income tax (expense) for unrealized gains on investments arising during the period	(68)	1,461	(96)	2,425
Allied World Switzerland (Parent Guarantor) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	0	0	0	0
Net investment income	5	15	14	45
Net realized investment losses	0	0	0	0
Net losses and loss expenses	0	0	0	0
Acquisition costs	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expenses	(4,278)	(4,746)	(8,234)	(5,810)
Amortization of intangible assets	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	460	(3)	549	1
Income tax (expense) benefit	(373)	0	71	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	100,537	98,534	322,107	108,184
NET INCOME (LOSS)	96,351	93,800	314,507	102,420
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax (benefit) expense for three months ended June 30, 2012: ($68); 2011: $1,461 and six months ended June 30, 2012: ($96); 2011: $2,425	0	0	0	0
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	96,351	93,800	314,507	102,420
Allied World Bermuda (Subsidiary Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	0	0	0	0
Net investment income	8	8	11	22
Net realized investment losses	0	0	0	0
Net losses and loss expenses	0	0	0	0
Acquisition costs	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expenses	(1,302)	(1,483)	(2,454)	(4,229)
Amortization of intangible assets	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	(14,001)	(13,745)	(27,757)	(27,487)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	(42)	17	(67)	(224)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	115,102	114,496	349,409	140,859
NET INCOME (LOSS)	99,765	99,293	319,142	108,941
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax (benefit) expense for three months ended June 30, 2012: ($68); 2011: $1,461 and six months ended June 30, 2012: ($96); 2011: $2,425	0	0	0	0
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	99,765	99,293	319,142	108,941
Other Allied World Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	429,747	355,307	831,637	690,183
Net investment income	42,438	52,345	89,635	102,509
Net realized investment losses	8,663	58,878	142,244	109,254
Net losses and loss expenses	(240,380)	(235,813)	(465,582)	(540,265)
Acquisition costs	(51,588)	(42,971)	(98,726)	(81,053)
General and administrative expenses	(68,399)	(60,972)	(133,657)	(125,118)
Amortization of intangible assets	(634)	(766)	(1,267)	(1,533)
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	601	(1,198)	618	(519)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(4,574)	(11,073)	(12,528)	(13,356)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS)	115,874	113,737	352,374	140,102
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax (benefit) expense for three months ended June 30, 2012: ($68); 2011: $1,461 and six months ended June 30, 2012: ($96); 2011: $2,425	231	13,680	179	5,636
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax	(1,142)	(23,548)	(13,249)	(39,676)
Other comprehensive loss	(911)	(9,868)	(13,070)	(34,040)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	114,963	103,869	339,304	106,062
Parenthetical disclosures:
Deferred income tax (expense) for unrealized gains on investments arising during the period	(68)	1,461	(96)	2,425
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	0	0	0	0
Net investment income	0	0	0	0
Net realized investment losses	0	0	0	0
Net losses and loss expenses	0	0	0	0
Acquisition costs	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Amortization of intangible assets	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	0	0	0	0
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(215,639)	(213,030)	(671,516)	(249,043)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(215,639)	(213,030)	(671,516)	(249,043)
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax (benefit) expense for three months ended June 30, 2012: ($68); 2011: $1,461 and six months ended June 30, 2012: ($96); 2011: $2,425	0	0	0	0
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$ (215,639)	$ (213,030)	$ (671,516)	$ (249,043)

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Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses (Schedule Of Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses [Abstract]
Outstanding loss reserves	$ 1,431,802		$ 1,366,466
Reserves for losses incurred but not reported	3,945,716		3,858,677
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$ 5,377,518	$ 5,331,418	$ 5,225,143	$ 5,251,304	$ 5,100,643	$ 4,879,188

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Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
	Allied World		Allied World
	Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
	(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
As of June 30, 2012	Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
ASSETS:
Investments	$	—	$	—	$	7,801,418	$	—	$	7,801,418
Cash and cash equivalents		24,319		19,212		820,919		—		864,450
Insurance balances receivable		—		—		845,663		—		845,663
Reinsurance recoverable		—		—		1,073,612		—		1,073,612
Net deferred acquisition costs		—		—		129,818		—		129,818
Goodwill and intangible assets		—		—		321,007		—		321,007
Balances receivable on sale of investments		—		—		635,727		—		635,727
Investments in subsidiaries		3,283,286		4,220,504		—		(7,503,790)		—
Due (to) from subsidiaries		(4,457)		(7,361)		11,818		—		—
Other assets		880		6,817		598,259		—		605,956
Total assets	$	3,304,028	$	4,239,172	$	12,238,241	$	(7,503,790)	$	12,277,651
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	—	$	—	$	5,377,518	$	—	$	5,377,518
Unearned premiums		—		—		1,363,006		—		1,363,006
Reinsurance balances payable		—		—		128,306		—		128,306
Balances due on purchases of investments		—		—		1,220,246		—		1,220,246
Senior notes		—		798,080		—		—		798,080
Other liabilities		20,127		17,972		68,495		—		106,594
Total liabilities		20,127		816,052		8,157,571		—		8,993,750
Total shareholders’ equity		3,283,901		3,423,120		4,080,670		(7,503,790)		3,283,901
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,304,028	$	4,239,172	$	12,238,241	$	(7,503,790)	$	12,277,651

	Allied World		Allied World
	Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
	(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
As of December 31, 2011	Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
ASSETS:
Investments	$	—	$	—	$	7,406,594	$	—	$	7,406,594
Cash and cash equivalents		112,672		8,886		512,438		—		633,996
Insurance balances receivable		—		—		652,158		—		652,158
Reinsurance recoverable		—		—		1,002,919		—		1,002,919
Net deferred acquisition costs		—		—		100,334		—		100,334
Goodwill and intangible assets		—		—		322,274		—		322,274
Balances receivable on sale of investments		—		—		580,443		—		580,443
Investments in subsidiaries		3,064,066		3,964,585		—		(7,028,651)		—
Due (to) from subsidiaries		(4,853)		(6,769)		11,622		—		—
Other assets		1,504		6,367		415,569		—		423,440
Total assets	$	3,173,389	$	3,973,069	$	11,004,351	$	(7,028,651)	$	11,122,158
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	—	$	—	$	5,225,143	$	—	$	5,225,143
Unearned premiums		—		—		1,078,412		—		1,078,412
Reinsurance balances payable		—		—		124,539		—		124,539
Balances due on purchases of investments		—		—		616,728		—		616,728
Senior notes		—		797,949		—		—		797,949
Other liabilities		24,367		17,688		88,310		—		130,365
Total liabilities		24,367		815,637		7,133,132		—		7,973,136
Total shareholders’ equity		3,149,022		3,157,432		3,871,219		(7,028,651)		3,149,022
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,173,389	$	3,973,069	$	11,004,351	$	(7,028,651)	$	11,122,158

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Income Statement:
		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Three months ended June 30, 2012		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	0	$	0	$	429,747	$	0	$	429,747
Net investment income			5		8		42,438		0		42,451
Net realized investment losses			0		0		8,663		0		8,663
Net losses and loss expenses			0		0		(240,380)		0		(240,380)
Acquisition costs			0		0		(51,588)		0		(51,588)
General and administrative expenses			(4,278)		(1,302)		(68,399)		0		(73,979)
Amortization of intangible assets			0		0		(634)		0		(634)
Interest expense			0		(14,001)		0		0		(14,001)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)			460		(42)		601		0		1,019
Income tax (expense) benefit			(373)		0		(4,574)		0		(4,947)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			100,537		115,102		0		(215,639)		0
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	96,351	$	99,765	$	115,874	$	(215,639)	$	96,351
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $68		0		0		231		0		231
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		0		0		(1,142)		0		(1,142)
Other comprehensive loss			0		0		(911)		0		(911)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	96,351	$	99,765	$	114,963	$	(215,639)	$	95,440

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Three months ended June 30, 2011		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	—	$	—	$	355,307	$	—	$	355,307
Net investment income			15		8		52,345		—		52,368
Net realized investment gains			—		—		58,878		—		58,878
Net losses and loss expenses			—		—		(235,813)		—		(235,813)
Acquisition costs			—		—		(42,971)		—		(42,971)
General and administrative expenses			(4,746)		(1,483)		(60,972)		—		(67,201)
Amortization of intangible assets			—		—		(766)		—		(766)
Interest expense			—		(13,745)		—		—		(13,745)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)			(3)		17		(1,198)		—		(1,184)
Income tax (expense) benefit			—		—		(11,073)		—		(11,073)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			98,534		114,496		—		(213,030)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	93,800	$	99,293	$	113,737	$	(213,030)	$	93,800
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $1,461		—		—		13,680		—		13,680
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—		—		(23,548)		—		(23,548)
Other comprehensive loss			—		—		(9,868)		—		(9,868)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	93,800	$	99,293	$	103,869	$	(213,030)	$	83,932

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	0	$	0	$	831,637	$	0	$	831,637
Net investment income			14		11		89,635		0		89,660
Net realized investment losses			0		0		142,244		0		142,244
Net losses and loss expenses			0		0		(465,582)		0		(465,582)
Acquisition costs			0		0		(98,726)		0		(98,726)
General and administrative expenses			(8,234)		(2,454)		(133,657)		0		(144,345)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets			0		0		(1,267)		0		(1,267)
Interest expense			0		(27,757)		0		0		(27,757)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)			549		(67)		618		0		1,100
Income tax (expense) benefit			71		0		(12,528)		0		(12,457)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			322,107		349,409		0		(671,516)		0
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	314,507	$	319,142	$	352,374	$	(671,516)	$	314,507
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $96		0		0		179		0		179
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		0		0		(13,249)		0		(13,249)
Other comprehensive loss			0		0		(13,070)		0		(13,070)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	314,507	$	319,142	$	339,304	$	(671,516)	$	301,437

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	—	$	—	$	690,183	$	—	$	690,183
Net investment income			45		22		102,509		—		102,576
Net realized investment gains			—		—		109,254		—		109,254
Net losses and loss expenses			—		—		(540,265)		—		(540,265)
Acquisition costs			—		—		(81,053)		—		(81,053)
General and administrative expenses			(5,810)		(4,229)		(125,118)		—		(135,157)
Amortization of intangible assets			—		—		(1,533)		—		(1,533)
Interest expense			—		(27,487)		—		—		(27,487)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)			1		(224)		(519)		—		(742)
Income tax (expense) benefit			—		—		(13,356)		—		(13,356)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			108,184		140,859		—		(249,043)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	102,420	$	108,941	$	140,102	$	(249,043)	$	102,420
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $2,425		—		—		5,636		—		5,636
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—		—		(39,676)		—		(39,676)
Other comprehensive loss			—		—		(34,040)		—		(34,040)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	102,420	$	108,941	$	106,062	$	(249,043)	$	68,380

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Cash Flows

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Cash Flows:
		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	81,902	$	10,326	$	207,280	$	0	$	299,508
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases trading securities			0		0		(4,005,352)		0		(4,005,352)
Purchases of other invested assets			0		0		(17,778)		0		(17,778)
Sales of available for sale securities			0		0		214,015		0		214,015
Sales of trading securities			0		0		3,959,204		0		3,959,204
Sales of other invested assets			0		0		108,759		0		108,759
Other			0		0		(157,647)		0		(157,647)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		0		0		101,201		0		101,201
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Partial par value reduction			(28,003)		0		0		0		(28,003)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options			6,697		0		0		0		6,697
Share repurchases			(148,949)		0		0		0		(148,949)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(170,255)		0		0		0		(170,255)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
	CASH EQUIVALENTS		(88,353)		10,326		308,481		0		230,454
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
	OF PERIOD		112,672		8,886		512,438		0		633,996
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF
	PERIOD	$	24,319	$	19,212	$	820,919	$	0	$	864,450

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	$	(8,013)	$	(32,760)	$	404,809	$	0	$	364,036
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities			0		0		(352)		0		(352)
Purchases of trading securities			0		0		(4,194,787)		0		(4,194,787)
Purchases of other invested assets			0		0		(240,410)		0		(240,410)
Sales of available for sale securities			0		0		560,794		0		560,794
Sales of trading securities			0		0		3,540,053		0		3,540,053
Sales of other invested assets			0		0		36,067		0		36,067
Other			(4,496)		0		31,700		0		27,204
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(4,496)		0		(266,935)		0		(271,431)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options			4,824		0		0		0		4,824
Share repurchases			(60,000)		0		0		0		(60,000)
Repurchase of founder warrants			0		(53,620)		0		0		(53,620)
Other			(216)		(881)		1,097		0		0
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(55,392)		(54,501)		1,097		0		(108,796)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
	CASH EQUIVALENTS		(67,901)		(87,261)		138,971		0		(16,191)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
	OF PERIOD		138,488		125,663		492,844		0		756,995
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF
	PERIOD	$	70,587	$	38,402	$	631,815	$	0	$	740,804

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Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified								6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 funds	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Hedge Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subject to redemption restriction [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subject to redemption restriction [Member] Hedge Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Not subject to redemption restriction [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Not subject to redemption restriction [Member] Hedge Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member] Subject to redemption restriction [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member] Not subject to redemption restriction [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member] Not subject to redemption restriction [Member] Hedge Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Maximum [Member] Subject to redemption restriction [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Maximum [Member] Not subject to redemption restriction [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 In favor of ceding companies, other counterparties, or government authorities	Dec. 31, 2011 In favor of ceding companies, other counterparties, or government authorities	Jun. 30, 2012 Pledged as collateral for letter of credity facility	Dec. 31, 2011 Pledged as collateral for letter of credity facility
Pledged assets:
Pledged assets													$ 2,161,733	$ 2,029,138	$ 1,270,757	$ 1,044,236
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Number of funds held	22
Other invested assets trading, at fair value	$ 520,890	$ 540,409	$ 411,376	$ 136,386	$ 26,872	$ 384,504	$ 384,504
Other invested assets, percentage of total portfolio	5.80%
Period of redemption restriction								P1Y			P3Y
Required notification period for redemption										P30D
Gate trigger, percentage									15.00%			25.00%

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General

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

General [Abstract]

General

1. GENERAL

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, a Swiss holding company (“Allied World Switzerland”), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance on a worldwide basis through operations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Investments (Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 28,038	$ 226,397
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,176	17,911
Gross Unrealized Losses		(292)
Fair Value	30,214	244,016
U.S. Government And Government Agencies [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	28,038	31,309
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,176	2,321
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Fair Value	30,214	33,630
States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	29,128
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	4,351
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Fair Value	0	33,479
Corporate Debt, Financial Institutions [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		17,431
Gross Unrealized Gains		348
Gross Unrealized Losses		(292)
Fair Value		17,487
Corporate Debt, Industrials [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		73,539
Gross Unrealized Gains		4,268
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Fair Value		77,807
Corporate Debt, Utilities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		74,990
Gross Unrealized Gains		6,623
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Fair Value		$ 81,613

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Derivative Instruments (Location and Amounts of Unrealized And Realized Gains (Losses) On Derivatives Recorded In The Condensed Consolidated Income Statements) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments unrealized and realized gains (losses)	$ (6,273)	$ (8,695)	$ 1,350	$ (12,935)
Net Realized Investment Gains [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments unrealized and realized gains (losses)	(5,914)	(10,040)	770	(15,536)
Net Realized Investment Gains [Member] | Put Options [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments unrealized and realized gains (losses)	0	0	(336)	0
Net Realized Investment Gains [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments unrealized and realized gains (losses)	4,415	723	2,110	723
Net Realized Investment Gains [Member] | Interest Rate Futures [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments unrealized and realized gains (losses)	(10,329)	(10,763)	(1,004)	(16,259)
Foreign Exchange Gain [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments unrealized and realized gains (losses)	(359)	1,345	580	2,601
Foreign Exchange Gain [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Futures [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments unrealized and realized gains (losses)	$ (359)	$ 1,345	$ 580	$ 2,601

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Segment Information (Summary Of Segment Results) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	$ 646,870	$ 519,598	$ 1,327,799	$ 1,080,286
Net premiums written	494,710	395,803	1,083,663	876,674
Net premiums earned	429,747	355,307	831,637	690,183
Net losses and loss expenses	(240,380)	(235,813)	(465,582)	(540,265)
Acquisition costs	(51,588)	(42,971)	(98,726)	(81,053)
General and administrative expenses	(73,979)	(67,201)	(144,345)	(135,157)
Underwriting income (loss)	63,800	9,322	122,984	(66,292)
Net investment income	42,451	52,368	89,660	102,576
Net realized investment losses	8,663	58,878	142,244	109,254
Amortization of intangible assets	(634)	(766)	(1,267)	(1,533)
Interest expense	(14,001)	(13,745)	(27,757)	(27,487)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	1,019	(1,184)	1,100	(742)
Income before income taxes	101,298	104,873	326,964	115,776
Loss and loss expense ratio	55.90%	66.40%	56.00%	78.30%
Acquisition cost ratio	12.00%	12.10%	11.90%	11.70%
General and administrative expense ratio	17.20%	18.90%	17.30%	19.60%
Combined ratio	85.10%	97.40%	85.20%	109.60%
U.S. Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	265,974	226,738	470,185	410,040
Net premiums written	196,661	172,887	350,507	312,789
Net premiums earned	162,785	145,857	316,143	281,338
Net losses and loss expenses	(103,074)	(92,595)	(200,778)	(208,426)
Acquisition costs	(21,250)	(18,876)	(41,222)	(36,978)
General and administrative expenses	(34,730)	(31,253)	(65,774)	(62,052)
Underwriting income (loss)	3,731	3,133	8,369	(26,118)
Loss and loss expense ratio	63.30%	63.50%	63.50%	74.10%
Acquisition cost ratio	13.10%	12.90%	13.00%	13.10%
General and administrative expense ratio	21.30%	21.40%	20.80%	22.10%
Combined ratio	97.70%	97.80%	97.30%	109.30%
International Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	183,593	178,593	297,183	289,918
Net premiums written	111,342	108,985	183,951	183,895
Net premiums earned	82,605	79,956	162,476	156,246
Net losses and loss expenses	(22,233)	(72,082)	(60,333)	(143,266)
Acquisition costs	582	747	1,110	2,603
General and administrative expenses	(21,648)	(20,653)	(44,049)	(41,381)
Underwriting income (loss)	39,306	(12,032)	59,204	(25,798)
Loss and loss expense ratio	26.90%	90.20%	37.10%	91.70%
Acquisition cost ratio	(0.70%)	(0.90%)	(0.70%)	(1.70%)
General and administrative expense ratio	26.20%	25.80%	27.10%	26.50%
Combined ratio	52.40%	115.10%	63.50%	116.50%
Reinsurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	197,303	114,267	560,431	380,328
Net premiums written	186,707	113,931	549,205	379,990
Net premiums earned	184,357	129,494	353,018	252,599
Net losses and loss expenses	(115,073)	(71,136)	(204,471)	(188,573)
Acquisition costs	(30,920)	(24,842)	(58,614)	(46,678)
General and administrative expenses	(17,601)	(15,295)	(34,522)	(31,724)
Underwriting income (loss)	$ 20,763	$ 18,221	$ 55,411	$ (14,376)
Loss and loss expense ratio	53.00%	54.90%	57.90%	74.70%
Acquisition cost ratio	16.40%	19.20%	16.60%	18.50%
General and administrative expense ratio	10.00%	11.80%	9.80%	12.60%
Combined ratio	79.40%	85.90%	84.30%	105.80%

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS:
Fixed maturity investments available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012: $28,038; 2011: $226,397)	$ 30,214	$ 244,016
Fixed maturity investments trading, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012: $6,705,210; 2011: $6,207,991)	6,796,109	6,254,686
Equity securities trading, at fair value (cost: 2012: 419,366; 2011: $356,370)	454,205	367,483
Other invested assets trading, at fair value	520,890	540,409
Total investments	7,801,418	7,406,594
Cash and cash equivalents	864,450	633,996
Restricted cash	239,376	82,608
Insurance balances receivable	845,663	652,158
Prepaid reinsurance	259,289	226,721
Reinsurance recoverable	1,073,612	1,002,919
Accrued investment income	30,117	38,263
Net deferred acquisition costs	129,818	100,334
Goodwill	268,376	268,376
Intangible assets	52,631	53,898
Balances receivable on sale of investments	635,727	580,443
Net deferred tax assets	28,477	22,646
Other assets	48,697	53,202
Total assets	12,277,651	11,122,158
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	5,377,518	5,225,143
Unearned premiums	1,363,006	1,078,412
Reinsurance balances payable	128,306	124,539
Balances due on purchases of investments	1,220,246	616,728
Senior notes	798,080	797,949
Dividends payable	0	14,302
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	106,594	116,063
Total liabilities	8,993,750	7,973,136
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common shares, 2012: par value CHF 13.69 per share and 2011: par value CHF 14.03 per share, (2012: 40,003,642; 2011: 40,003,642 shares issued and 2012: 35,942,964; 2011: 37,742,131 shares outstanding)	543,452	557,153
Additional paid-in capital	52,815	78,225
Treasury shares, at cost (2012: 4,060,678; 2011: 2,261,511)	(264,037)	(136,590)
Retained earnings	2,950,257	2,635,750
Accumulated other comprehensive income: net unrealized gains on investments, net of tax	1,414	14,484
Total shareholders' equity	3,283,901	3,149,022
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 12,277,651	$ 11,122,158

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Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unpaid Losses And Loss Expenses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses [Abstract]
Gross liability at beginning of year	$ 5,331,418	$ 5,100,643	$ 5,225,143	$ 4,879,188
Reinsurance recoverable at beginning of year	(1,056,780)	(975,523)	(1,002,919)	(927,588)
Net liability at beginning of year	4,274,638	4,125,120	4,222,224	3,951,600
Net losses incurred related to:
Commutation of variable-rated reinsurance contracts	0	11,529	0	11,529
Current year	282,302	279,513	546,986	628,315
Prior years	(41,922)	(55,229)	(81,404)	(99,579)
Total incurred	240,380	235,813	465,582	540,265
Net paid losses related to:
Current year	18,226	19,579	19,840	21,279
Prior years	186,891	109,238	362,411	243,596
Total paid	205,117	128,817	382,251	264,875
Foreign exchange revaluation	(5,995)	5,237	(1,649)	10,363
Net liability at end of year	4,303,906	4,237,353	4,303,906	4,237,353
Reinsurance recoverable at end of year	1,073,612	1,013,951	1,073,612	1,013,951
Gross liability at end of year	5,377,518	5,251,304	5,377,518	5,251,304
Gain on commutation of reinsurance contracts		$ 865		$ 865

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance, at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 3,075,820	$ 600,055	$ 170,239	$ (112,811)	$ 57,135	$ 2,361,202
Net income	102,420					102,420
Other comprehensive loss	(34,040)				(34,040)
Stock compensation	13,837	0	(34,582)	48,419
Share repurchases	(60,000)			(60,000)
Repurchase of founder warrants	(53,620)		(53,620)
Balance, at end of period at Jun. 30, 2011	3,044,417	600,055	82,037	(124,392)	23,095	2,463,622
Balance, at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011	3,149,022	557,153	78,225	(136,590)	14,484	2,635,750
Net income	314,507					314,507
Dividends - par value reduction	(13,701)	(13,701)
Other comprehensive loss	(13,070)				(13,070)
Stock compensation	6,601		(25,410)	32,011
Share repurchases	(159,458)			(159,458)
Balance, at end of period at Jun. 30, 2012	$ 3,283,901	$ 543,452	$ 52,815	$ (264,037)	$ 1,414	$ 2,950,257

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Investments (Schedule Of Other Investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified								6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended									6 Months Ended								6 Months Ended									6 Months Ended											6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Hedge Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Hedge Funds [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Hedge Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Hedge Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed Funds [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed Funds [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Minimum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Equity Long/Short [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Equity Long/Short [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Equity Long/Short [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Equity Long/Short [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Minimum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Equity Long/Short [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Multi-Strategy Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Multi-Strategy Funds [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Multi-Strategy Funds [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Multi-Strategy Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Multi-Strategy Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Minimum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Multi-Strategy Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Event Driven Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Event Driven Funds [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Event Driven Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Event Driven Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Minimum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Event Driven Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity Funds [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity Funds [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity Funds [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity (Primary And Secondary) [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity (Primary And Secondary) [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity (Primary And Secondary) [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity (Primary And Secondary) [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Private Equity (Primary And Secondary) [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Mezzanine Debt [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Mezzanine Debt [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Mezzanine Debt [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed [Member] Investments with redemption restrictions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Distressed [Member] Investments without redemption restrictions [Member]
Details of hedge fund and private equity investments
Other invested assets trading, at fair value	$ 520,890	$ 540,409	$ 136,386	$ 384,504	$ 411,376	$ 26,872	$ 384,504		$ 41,131	$ 1,042		$ 40,089						$ 165,482	$ 0	$ 165,482						$ 136,160	$ 25,830		$ 110,330						$ 68,603	$ 0	$ 68,603						$ 109,514	$ 109,514	$ 0	$ 78,199	$ 78,199			$ 0	$ 21,756	$ 21,756	$ 0	$ 9,559	$ 9,559		$ 0
Estimated remaining restriction period											P2Y																	P2Y																				P4Y	P10Y			P10Y				P6Y
Redemption frequency												Quarterly	[1]							Quarterly	[1]								Quarterly	[1]							Annual	[1]
Required notification period for redemption								P30D						P45D	[1]	P65D	[1]					P30D	[1]	P60D	[1]						P45D	[1]	P90D	[1]					P45D	[1]	P60D	[1]
Unfunded Commitments	$ 269,734				$ 0				$ 0									$ 0								$ 0									$ 0								$ 269,734			$ 167,013					$ 94,022			$ 8,699

[1] The redemption frequency and notice periods only apply to the investments without redemption restrictions.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Accounting

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are normal and recurring in nature and necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations as of the end of and for the periods presented. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation and all entities meeting consolidation requirements have been included in the consolidation.

Use Of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates reflected in the Company's financial statements include, but are not limited to:

•       The premium estimates for certain reinsurance agreements,

•       Recoverability of deferred acquisition costs,

•       The reserve for outstanding losses and loss expenses,

•       Valuation of ceded reinsurance recoverables,

•       Determination of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, and

•       Valuation of financial instruments.

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Investments (Schedule Of Net Investment Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net investment income	$ 42,451	$ 52,368	$ 89,660	$ 102,576
Fixed Maturity Investments [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net investment income	37,219	50,648	84,105	101,594
Equity Securities And Other Invested Assets [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net investment income	8,644	5,015	12,718	7,211
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net investment income	550	127	1,157	445
Expenses [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net investment income	$ (3,962)	$ (3,422)	$ (8,320)	$ (6,674)

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Location and amounts of derivative fair values on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets

	June 30, 2012								December 31, 2011
	Asset				Liability				Asset				Liability
	Derivative		Asset		Derivative		Liability		Derivative		Asset		Derivative		Liability
	Notional		Derivative		Notional		Derivative		Notional		Derivative		Notional		Derivative
	Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Put options (1)	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	4,461	$	336	$	0	$	0
Foreign exchange contracts (2)		113,828		1,964		217,588		4,317		91,162		2,030		339,533		8,934
Interest rate futures (2)		197,000		943		216,700		265		680,650		977		292,000		3,467
Total derivatives	$	310,828	$	2,907	$	434,288	$	4,582	$	776,273	$	3,343	$	631,533	$	12,401

(1)       Asset and liability derivatives relating to the put options are classified within “equity securities trading, at fair value” on the consolidated balance sheets.

(2)       All other asset and liability derivatives are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on derivatives recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated income statements

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(359)	$	1,345	$	580	$	2,601
Total included in foreign exchange (loss) gain		(359)		1,345		580		2,601
Put options		0		0		(336)		0
Foreign exchange contracts		4,415		723		2,110		723
Interest rate futures		(10,329)		(10,763)		(1,004)		(16,259)
Total included in net realized investment gains		(5,914)		(10,040)		770		(15,536)
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives	$	(6,273)	$	(8,695)	$	1,350	$	(12,935)

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 314,507	$ 102,420
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Net realized gains on sales of investments	(46,834)	(52,906)
Mark to market adjustments	(94,732)	(77,318)
Stock compensation expense	9,294	12,112
Changes in:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses, net of reinsurance recoverables	81,682	285,753
Unearned premiums, net of prepaid reinsurance	252,026	186,491
Insurance balances receivable	(193,505)	(123,075)
Reinsurance balances payable	3,767	32,929
Net deferred acquisition costs	(29,484)	(15,280)
Net deferred tax assets	(3,458)	2,339
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(19,978)	(18,629)
Other items, net	28,488	27,010
Net cash provided by operating activities	301,773	361,846
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities	0	(352)
Purchases of trading securities	(4,005,352)	(4,194,787)
Purchases of other invested assets	(17,778)	(240,410)
Sales of available for sale securities	214,015	560,794
Sales of trading securities	3,959,204	3,540,053
Sales of other invested assets	108,759	36,067
Purchases of fixed assets	(879)	(2,316)
Change in restricted cash	(156,768)	29,520
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	101,201	(271,431)
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid - partial par value reduction	(28,003)	0
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	6,697	4,824
Share repurchase	(148,949)	(60,000)
Repurchase of founder warrants	0	(53,620)
Net cash used in financing activities	(170,255)	(108,796)
Effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash	(2,265)	2,190
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	230,454	(16,191)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	633,996	756,995
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	864,450	740,804
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
- Cash paid for income taxes	8,257	433
- Cash paid for interest expense	$ 27,000	$ 27,000

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)(USD ($)) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fixed maturity investments available for sale, amortized cost	$ 28,038	$ 226,397
Fixed maturity investments trading, amortized cost	6,705,210	6,207,991
Equity securities trading, cost	$ 419,366	$ 356,370
Common shares, issued	40,003,642	40,003,642
Common shares, outstanding	35,942,964	37,742,131
Treasury stock, shares	4,060,678	2,261,511

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the comparison of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	96,351	$	93,800	$	314,507	$	102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding		36,288,596		38,346,489		36,746,881		38,061,724
Basic earnings per share	$	2.66	$	2.45	$	8.56	$	2.69

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income		$	96,351	$	93,800	$	314,507	$	102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding			36,288,596		38,346,489		36,746,881		38,061,724
Share equivalents:
Warrants and options			440,811		333,837		413,702		503,529
RSUs and long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") awards			460,315		1,120,427		234,976		1,308,165
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents
	outstanding - diluted		37,189,722		39,800,753		37,395,559		39,873,418
Diluted earnings per share		$	2.59	$	2.36	$	8.41	$	2.57

For the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, a weighted average of 337,153 and 662,835 employee stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) were considered anti-dilutive and were therefore excluded from the calculation of the diluted earnings per share, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, a weighted average of 343,726 and 687,713 employee stock options and RSUs were considered anti-dilutive and were therefore excluded from the calculation of the diluted earnings per share, respectively.

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Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 30, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Entity Registrant Name	Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, AG
Entity Central Index Key	0001163348
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		35,773,639

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Credit Agreements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

11. CREDIT AGREEMENTS

In the normal course of its operations, the Company enters into agreements with financial institutions to obtain secured and unsecured credit facilities.

On June 7, 2012, Allied World Bermuda amended its existing secured credit facility. The amended $450,000 four-year secured credit facility (the “Amended Secured Credit Facility”) is primarily used for the issuance of standby letters of credit to support obligations in connection with the insurance and reinsurance business of Allied World Bermuda and its subsidiaries. A portion of the facility may also be used for revolving loans for general corporate and working capital purposes, up to a maximum of $150,000. Allied World Bermuda may request that existing lenders under the Amended Secured Credit Facility make additional commitments from time to time, up to $150,000, subject to approval by the lenders. The Amended Secured Credit Facility contains representations, warranties and covenants customary for similar bank loan facilities, including certain covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a certain leverage ratio and financial strength rating.

On June 7, 2012, upon entering into the Amended Secured Credit Facility, Allied World Bermuda terminated its $400,000 unsecured facility.

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
REVENUES:
Gross premiums written	$ 646,870	$ 519,598	$ 1,327,799	$ 1,080,286
Premiums ceded	(152,160)	(123,795)	(244,136)	(203,612)
Net premiums written	494,710	395,803	1,083,663	876,674
Change in unearned premiums	(64,963)	(40,496)	(252,026)	(186,491)
Net premiums earned	429,747	355,307	831,637	690,183
Net investment income	42,451	52,368	89,660	102,576
Net realized investment gains	8,663	58,878	142,244	109,254
Total revenues	480,861	466,553	1,063,541	902,013
EXPENSES:
Net losses and loss expenses	240,380	235,813	465,582	540,265
Acquisition costs	51,588	42,971	98,726	81,053
General and administrative expenses	73,979	67,201	144,345	135,157
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets	634	766	1,267	1,533
Interest expense	14,001	13,745	27,757	27,487
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	(1,019)	1,184	(1,100)	742
Total expenses	379,563	361,680	736,577	786,237
Income before income taxes	101,298	104,873	326,964	115,776
Income tax expense	4,947	11,073	12,457	13,356
NET INCOME (LOSS)	96,351	93,800	314,507	102,420
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period net of applicable deferred income tax (benefit) expense for three months ended June 30, 2012: ($68); 2011: $1,461 and six months ended June 30, 2012: ($96); 2011: $2,425	231	13,680	179	5,636
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax	(1,142)	(23,548)	(13,249)	(39,676)
Other comprehensive loss	(911)	(9,868)	(13,070)	(34,040)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$ 95,440	$ 83,932	$ 301,437	$ 68,380
PER SHARE DATA
Basic earnings per share	$ 2.66	$ 2.45	$ 8.56	$ 2.69
Diluted earnings per share	$ 2.59	$ 2.36	$ 8.41	$ 2.57
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,288,596	38,346,489	36,746,881	38,061,724
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding	37,189,722	39,800,753	37,395,559	39,873,418
Dividends paid per share	$ 0.375	$ 0.00	$ 0.750	$ 0.00

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Derivative Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

5. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

As ofJune 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, none of the Company's derivatives were designated as hedges.The following table summarizes information on the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (“consolidated balance sheets”):

	June 30, 2012								December 31, 2011
	Asset				Liability				Asset				Liability
	Derivative		Asset		Derivative		Liability		Derivative		Asset		Derivative		Liability
	Notional		Derivative		Notional		Derivative		Notional		Derivative		Notional		Derivative
	Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Put options (1)	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	4,461	$	336	$	0	$	0
Foreign exchange contracts (2)		113,828		1,964		217,588		4,317		91,162		2,030		339,533		8,934
Interest rate futures (2)		197,000		943		216,700		265		680,650		977		292,000		3,467
Total derivatives	$	310,828	$	2,907	$	434,288	$	4,582	$	776,273	$	3,343	$	631,533	$	12,401

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(1)       Asset and liability derivatives relating to the put options are classified within “equity securities trading, at fair value” on the consolidated balance sheets.

(2)       All other asset and liability derivatives are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

The following table provides the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedges recorded in the consolidated income statements:

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(359)	$	1,345	$	580	$	2,601
Total included in foreign exchange (loss) gain		(359)		1,345		580		2,601
Put options		0		0		(336)		0
Foreign exchange contracts		4,415		723		2,110		723
Interest rate futures		(10,329)		(10,763)		(1,004)		(16,259)
Total included in net realized investment gains		(5,914)		(10,040)		770		(15,536)
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives	$	(6,273)	$	(8,695)	$	1,350	$	(12,935)

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk in its investment portfolio. Accordingly, the fair values of the Company's investment portfolio are partially influenced by the change in foreign exchange rates. The Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts to manage the effect of this foreign currency risk. These foreign currency hedging activities have not been designated as specific hedges for financial reporting purposes.

The Company's insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries and branches operate in various foreign countries and consequently the Company's underwriting portfolio is exposed to foreign currency risk. The Company manages foreign currency risk by seeking to match liabilities under the insurance policies and reinsurance contracts that it writes and that are payable in foreign currencies with cash and investments that are denominated in such currencies. When necessary, the Company may also use derivatives to economically hedge un-matched foreign currency exposures, specifically forward contracts and currency options.

The Company also purchases and sells interest rate future contracts to actively manage the duration and yield curve positioning of its fixed income portfolio. Interest rate futures can efficiently increase or decrease the overall duration of the portfolio. Additionally, interest rate future contracts can be utilized to obtain the desired position along the yield curve in order to protect against certain future yield curve shapes.

The Company purchases options to actively manage the Company's equity portfolio.

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Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Investments [Abstract]

Investments

4. INVESTMENTS

a) Available for Sale Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company's available for sale investments by category are as follows:

		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized
			Cost		Gains		Losses		Fair Value
June 30, 2012
U.S. Government and Government agencies		$	28,038	$	2,176	$	—	$	30,214
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale		$	28,038	$	2,176	$	—	$	30,214
December 31, 2011
U.S. Government and Government agencies		$	31,309	$	2,321	$	—	$	33,630
States, municipalities and political subdivisions			29,128		4,351		—		33,479
Corporate debt:
	Financial institutions		17,431		348		(292)		17,487
	Industrials		73,539		4,268		—		77,807
	Utilities		74,990		6,623		—		81,613
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale		$	226,397	$	17,911	$	(292)	$	244,016

b) Trading Securities

Securities accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) (“consolidated income statements”) by category are as follows:

		June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
U.S. Government and Government agencies		$	1,715,141	$	1,701,706	$	1,278,265	$	1,263,948
Non-U.S. Government and Government agencies			315,493		309,350		256,756		251,784
States, municipalities and political subdivisions			39,741		38,584		133,902		128,633
Corporate debt:
	Financial institutions		961,728		946,999		1,161,904		1,174,308
	Industrials		1,019,043		1,013,026		987,006		974,731
	Utilities		58,173		56,718		105,564		103,262
Residential mortgage-backed:
	Non-agency residential		298,355		283,739		302,827		314,077
	Agency residential		1,710,596		1,686,022		1,183,893		1,156,913
Commercial mortgage-backed			260,420		252,193		331,371		326,697
Asset-backed			417,419		416,873		513,198		513,638
Total fixed maturity investments, trading		$	6,796,109	$	6,705,210	$	6,254,686	$	6,207,991

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Fair Value		Original Cost		Fair Value		Original Cost
Equity securities	$	454,205	$	419,366	$	367,483	$	356,370
Other invested assets (1)		520,890		487,938		540,409		529,851
	$	975,095	$	907,304	$	907,892	$	886,221

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(1)       Within the Company's financial statements and footnotes “other invested assets” include the Company's investments in both hedge funds and private equity funds.

c) Contractual Maturity Dates

The contractual maturity dates of available for sale fixed maturity investments are as follows:

	June 30, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	7,001	$	7,056
Due after one year through five years		16,958		18,111
Due after five years through ten years		1,077		1,180
Due after ten years		3,002		3,867
	$	28,038	$	30,214

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

d) Other Invested Assets

Included in other invested assets are the Company's hedge fund and private equity investments. As of the balance sheet date, the Company held interests in 22funds with a total fair value of $520,890, which comprised 5.8% of the total fair value of its investments and cash and cash equivalents. The fair values of these assets have been estimated using the net asset value per share of the funds.

In general, the Company has invested in hedge funds that require at least 30 days' notice of redemption, and may be redeemed on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual or longer basis, depending on the fund. Certain hedge funds have lock-up periods ranging from 1 to 3 years from initial investment. A lock-up period refers to the initial amount of time an investor is contractually required to invest before having the ability to redeem. Funds that provide for periodic redemptions may, depending on the funds' governing documents, have the ability to deny or delay a redemption request, called a “gate.” The fund may implement this restriction because the aggregate amount of redemption requests as of a particular date exceeds a specified level, generally ranging from 15% to 25% of the fund's net assets. The gate is a method for executing an orderly redemption process that allows for redemption requests to be executed in a timely manner to reduce the possibility of adversely affecting the remaining investors in the fund. Typically, the imposition of a gate delays a portion of the requested redemption, with the remaining portion settled in cash sometime after the redemption date. Certain funds may impose a redemption fee on early redemptions. Interests in private equity funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.

Details regarding the redemption characteristics of the other invested assets portfolio as of June 30, 2012 wereas follows:

				Investments		Estimated	Investments
				with		Remaining	without			Redemption
		Fair Value as of		Redemption		Restriction	Redemption		Redemption	Notice	Unfunded
Fund Type		June 30, 2012		Restrictions		Period	Restrictions		Frequency(1)	Period(1)	Commitments
Private equity (primary and
	secondary)	$	78,199	$	78,199	4 - 10 Years	$	—			$	167,013
Mezzanine debt			21,756		21,756	10 Years		—				94,022
Distressed			9,559		9,559	<6 Years		—				8,699
Total private equity			109,514		109,514			—				269,734
Distressed			41,131		1,042	<2 Years		40,089	Quarterly	45 - 65 Days		—
Equity long/short			165,482		—			165,482	Quarterly	30 - 60 Days		—
Multi-strategy			136,160		25,830	<2 Years		110,330	Quarterly	45 - 90 Days		—
Event driven			68,603		—			68,603	Annual	45 - 60 Days		—
Total hedge funds			411,376		26,872			384,504				—
Total other invested assets		$	520,890	$	136,386		$	384,504			$	269,734

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(1)       The redemption frequency and notice periods only apply to the investments without redemption restrictions.

• Private equity funds: Primary funds may invest in companies and general partnership interests. Secondary funds buy limited partnership interests from existing limited partners of primary private equity funds. As owners of private equity funds seek liquidity, they can sell their existing investments, plus any remaining commitment, to secondary market participants. These funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.
• Mezzanine debt funds: Mezzanine debt funds invest primarily in privately negotiated mezzanine investments. The funds' strategies will focus primarily on providing capital to upper middle market and middle market companies, and private equity sponsors, in connection with leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth financings and other corporate transactions. The most common position in the capital structure will be between the senior secured debt holder and the equity; however, the funds will utilize a flexible approach when structuring investments, which may include secured debt, subordinated debt, preferred stock and/or private equity. These funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.
• Distressed funds: In distressed debt investing, managers take positions in the debt of companies experiencing significant financial difficulties, including bankruptcy, or in certain positions of the capital structure of structured securities. The manager relies on the fundamental analysis of these securities, including the claims on the assets and the likely return to bondholders. Certain funds cannot be redeemed because the investments include restrictions that do not allow for redemption until termination of the fund.
• Equity long/short funds: In equity long/short funds, managers take long positions in companies they deem to be undervalued and short positions in companies they deem to be overvalued. Long/short managers may invest in countries, regions or sectors and vary by their use of leverage and target net long position.
• Multi-strategy funds: These funds may utilize many strategies employed by specialized funds including distressed investing, equity long/short, merger arbitrage, convertible arbitrage, fixed income arbitrage and macro trading.
• Event driven funds: Event driven strategies seek to deploy capital into specific securities whose returns are affected by a specific event that affects the value of one or more securities of a company. Returns for such securities are linked primarily to the specific outcome of the events and not by the overall direction of the bond or stock markets. Examples could include mergers and acquisitions (arbitrage), corporate restructurings and spin-offs and capital structure arbitrage.

e) Net Investment Income

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Fixed maturity investments	$	37,219	$	50,648	$	84,105	$	101,594
Equity securities and other invested assets		8,644		5,015		12,718		7,211
Cash and cash equivalents		550		127		1,157		445
Expenses		(3,962)		(3,422)		(8,320)		(6,674)
Net investment income	$	42,451	$	52,368	$	89,660	$	102,576

f) Components of Realized Gains and Losses

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
Gross realized gains on sale of invested assets		$	52,775	$	34,611	$	91,944	$	78,168
Gross realized losses on sale of invested assets			(14,762)		(3,330)		(36,669)		(25,262)
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives			(5,914)		(10,040)		770		(15,536)
Mark-to-market changes:
	Debt securities, trading		(24,287)		31,872		44,203		45,336
	Other invested assets and equity securities		851		5,765		41,996		26,548
Net realized investment gains		$	8,663	$	58,878	$	142,244	$	109,254
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities		$	14,308	$	202,671	$	213,716	$	546,191

g) Pledged Assets

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $2,161,733 and $2,029,138, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents and investments were deposited, pledged or held in trust accounts in favor of ceding companies and other counterparties or government authorities to comply with reinsurance contract provisions and insurance laws.

In addition, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, a further $1,270,757 and $1,044,236, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents and investments were pledged as collateral for the Company's letter of credit facility. See Note 11 to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for details on the credit facility.

h) Analysis of Unrealized Losses

The following table summarizes the market value of those available for sale investments in an unrealized loss position for periods less than and greater than 12 months:

		June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
			Gross Fair		Unrealized		Gross Fair		Unrealized
			Value		Loss		Value		Loss
Less than 12 months
Corporate debt:
	Financial institutions	$	0	$	0	$	9,440	$	(292)
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale		$	0	$	0	$	9,440	$	(292)

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there were nil and three securities, respectively, in an unrealized loss position.

i) Other-than-temporary impairment charges

Following the Company's review of the securities in the investment portfolio during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, no securities were considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

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Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Investments [Abstract]

Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities

		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized
			Cost		Gains		Losses		Fair Value
June 30, 2012
U.S. Government and Government agencies		$	28,038	$	2,176	$	—	$	30,214
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale		$	28,038	$	2,176	$	—	$	30,214
December 31, 2011
U.S. Government and Government agencies		$	31,309	$	2,321	$	—	$	33,630
States, municipalities and political subdivisions			29,128		4,351		—		33,479
Corporate debt:
	Financial institutions		17,431		348		(292)		17,487
	Industrials		73,539		4,268		—		77,807
	Utilities		74,990		6,623		—		81,613
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale		$	226,397	$	17,911	$	(292)	$	244,016

Schedule Of Trading Securities

		June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost
U.S. Government and Government agencies		$	1,715,141	$	1,701,706	$	1,278,265	$	1,263,948
Non-U.S. Government and Government agencies			315,493		309,350		256,756		251,784
States, municipalities and political subdivisions			39,741		38,584		133,902		128,633
Corporate debt:
	Financial institutions		961,728		946,999		1,161,904		1,174,308
	Industrials		1,019,043		1,013,026		987,006		974,731
	Utilities		58,173		56,718		105,564		103,262
Residential mortgage-backed:
	Non-agency residential		298,355		283,739		302,827		314,077
	Agency residential		1,710,596		1,686,022		1,183,893		1,156,913
Commercial mortgage-backed			260,420		252,193		331,371		326,697
Asset-backed			417,419		416,873		513,198		513,638
Total fixed maturity investments, trading		$	6,796,109	$	6,705,210	$	6,254,686	$	6,207,991

	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Fair Value		Original Cost		Fair Value		Original Cost
Equity securities	$	454,205	$	419,366	$	367,483	$	356,370
Other invested assets (1)		520,890		487,938		540,409		529,851
	$	975,095	$	907,304	$	907,892	$	886,221

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(1)       Within the Company's financial statements and footnotes “other invested assets” include the Company's investments in both hedge funds and private equity funds.

Schedule Of Contractual Maturity Dates Of Available For Sale Fixed Maturity Investments

	June 30, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	7,001	$	7,056
Due after one year through five years		16,958		18,111
Due after five years through ten years		1,077		1,180
Due after ten years		3,002		3,867
	$	28,038	$	30,214

Schedule of Hedge Fund and Private Equity Investments

				Investments		Estimated	Investments
				with		Remaining	without			Redemption
		Fair Value as of		Redemption		Restriction	Redemption		Redemption	Notice	Unfunded
Fund Type		June 30, 2012		Restrictions		Period	Restrictions		Frequency(1)	Period(1)	Commitments
Private equity (primary and
	secondary)	$	78,199	$	78,199	4 - 10 Years	$	—			$	167,013
Mezzanine debt			21,756		21,756	10 Years		—				94,022
Distressed			9,559		9,559	<6 Years		—				8,699
Total private equity			109,514		109,514			—				269,734
Distressed			41,131		1,042	<2 Years		40,089	Quarterly	45 - 65 Days		—
Equity long/short			165,482		—			165,482	Quarterly	30 - 60 Days		—
Multi-strategy			136,160		25,830	<2 Years		110,330	Quarterly	45 - 90 Days		—
Event driven			68,603		—			68,603	Annual	45 - 60 Days		—
Total hedge funds			411,376		26,872			384,504				—
Total other invested assets		$	520,890	$	136,386		$	384,504			$	269,734

(1)       The redemption frequency and notice periods only apply to the investments without redemption restrictions.

Schedule Of Net Investment Income

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Fixed maturity investments	$	37,219	$	50,648	$	84,105	$	101,594
Equity securities and other invested assets		8,644		5,015		12,718		7,211
Cash and cash equivalents		550		127		1,157		445
Expenses		(3,962)		(3,422)		(8,320)		(6,674)
Net investment income	$	42,451	$	52,368	$	89,660	$	102,576

Components Of Realized Gains And Losses

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2012		2011		2012		2011
Gross realized gains on sale of invested assets		$	52,775	$	34,611	$	91,944	$	78,168
Gross realized losses on sale of invested assets			(14,762)		(3,330)		(36,669)		(25,262)
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives			(5,914)		(10,040)		770		(15,536)
Mark-to-market changes:
	Debt securities, trading		(24,287)		31,872		44,203		45,336
	Other invested assets and equity securities		851		5,765		41,996		26,548
Net realized investment gains		$	8,663	$	58,878	$	142,244	$	109,254
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities		$	14,308	$	202,671	$	213,716	$	546,191

Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments

		June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
			Gross Fair		Unrealized		Gross Fair		Unrealized
			Value		Loss		Value		Loss
Less than 12 months
Corporate debt:
	Financial institutions	$	0	$	0	$	9,440	$	(292)
Total fixed maturity investments, available for sale		$	0	$	0	$	9,440	$	(292)

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

12. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The determination of reportable segments is based on how senior management monitors the Company's underwriting operations. Management monitors the performance of its direct underwriting operations based on the geographic location of the Company's offices, the markets and customers served and the type of accounts written. The Company is currently organized into three operating segments: U.S. insurance, international insurance and reinsurance. All product lines fall within these classifications.

The U.S. insurance segment includes the Company's direct specialty insurance operations in the United States. This segment provides both direct property and specialty casualty insurance primarily to non-Fortune 1000 North American domiciled accounts. The international insurance segment includes the Company's direct insurance operations in Bermuda, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong. This segment provides both direct property and casualty insurance primarily to Fortune 1000 North American domiciled accounts and non-North American domiciled accounts. The reinsurance segment includes the Company's reinsurance operations in the U.S., Bermuda, Europe and Asia. This segment provides reinsurance of property, general casualty, professional liability, specialty lines and property catastrophe coverages written by insurance companies. The Company presently writes reinsurance on both a treaty and a facultative basis, targeting several niche reinsurance markets.

Responsibility and accountability for the results of underwriting operations are assigned by major line of business within each segment. Because the Company does not manage its assets by segment, investment income, interest expense and total assets are not allocated to individual reportable segments. General and administrative expenses are allocated to segments based on various factors, including staff count and each segment's proportional share of gross premiums written.

Management measures results for each segment on the basis of the “loss and loss expense ratio,” “acquisition cost ratio,” “general and administrative expense ratio” and the “combined ratio.” The “loss and loss expense ratio” is derived by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net premiums earned. The “acquisition cost ratio” is derived by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned. The “general and administrative expense ratio” is derived by dividing general and administrative expenses by net premiums earned. The “combined ratio” is the sum of the “loss and loss expense ratio,” the “acquisition cost ratio” and the “general and administrative expense ratio.”

The following tables provide a summary of the segment results:

			International
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	265,974	$	183,593	$	197,303	$	646,870
Net premiums written		196,661		111,342		186,707		494,710
Net premiums earned		162,785		82,605		184,357		429,747
Net losses and loss expenses		(103,074)		(22,233)		(115,073)		(240,380)
Acquisition costs		(21,250)		582		(30,920)		(51,588)
General and administrative expenses		(34,730)		(21,648)		(17,601)		(73,979)
Underwriting income		3,731		39,306		20,763		63,800
Net investment income								42,451
Net realized investment gains								8,663
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(634)
Interest expense								(14,001)
Foreign exchange gain								1,019
Income before income taxes							$	101,298
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.3%		26.9%		53.0%		55.9%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.1%		(0.7%)		16.4%		12.0%
General and administrative expense ratio		21.3%		26.2%		10.0%		17.2%
Combined ratio		97.7%		52.4%		79.4%		85.1%

			International
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	226,738	$	178,593	$	114,267	$	519,598
Net premiums written		172,887		108,985		113,931		395,803
Net premiums earned		145,857		79,956		129,494		355,307
Net losses and loss expenses		(92,595)		(72,082)		(71,136)		(235,813)
Acquisition costs		(18,876)		747		(24,842)		(42,971)
General and administrative expenses		(31,253)		(20,653)		(15,295)		(67,201)
Underwriting income (loss)		3,133		(12,032)		18,221		9,322
Net investment income								52,368
Net realized investment gains								58,878
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(766)
Interest expense								(13,745)
Foreign exchange loss								(1,184)
Income before income taxes							$	104,873
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.5%		90.2%		54.9%		66.4%
Acquisition cost ratio		12.9%		(0.9%)		19.2%		12.1%
General and administrative expense ratio		21.4%		25.8%		11.8%		18.9%
Combined ratio		97.8%		115.1%		85.9%		97.4%

			International
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	470,185	$	297,183	$	560,431	$	1,327,799
Net premiums written		350,507		183,951		549,205		1,083,663
Net premiums earned		316,143		162,476		353,018		831,637
Net losses and loss expenses		(200,778)		(60,333)		(204,471)		(465,582)
Acquisition costs		(41,222)		1,110		(58,614)		(98,726)
General and administrative expenses		(65,774)		(44,049)		(34,522)		(144,345)
Underwriting income		8,369		59,204		55,411		122,984
Net investment income								89,660
Net realized investment gains								142,244
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(1,267)
Interest expense								(27,757)
Foreign exchange gain								1,100
Income before income taxes								326,964
Loss and loss expense ratio		63.5%		37.1%		57.9%		56.0%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.0%		(0.7%)		16.6%		11.9%
General and administrative expense ratio		20.8%		27.1%		9.8%		17.3%
Combined ratio		97.3%		63.5%		84.3%		85.2%

			International
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011	U.S. Insurance		Insurance		Reinsurance		Total
Gross premiums written	$	410,040	$	289,918	$	380,328	$	1,080,286
Net premiums written		312,789		183,895		379,990		876,674
Net premiums earned		281,338		156,246		252,599		690,183
Net losses and loss expenses		(208,426)		(143,266)		(188,573)		(540,265)
Acquisition costs		(36,978)		2,603		(46,678)		(81,053)
General and administrative expenses		(62,052)		(41,381)		(31,724)		(135,157)
Underwriting loss		(26,118)		(25,798)		(14,376)		(66,292)
Net investment income								102,576
Net realized investment gains								109,254
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets								(1,533)
Interest expense								(27,487)
Foreign exchange loss								(742)
Income before income taxes							$	115,776
Loss and loss expense ratio		74.1%		91.7%		74.7%		78.3%
Acquisition cost ratio		13.1%		(1.7%)		18.5%		11.7%
General and administrative expense ratio		22.1%		26.5%		12.6%		19.6%
Combined ratio		109.3%		116.5%		105.8%		109.6%

The following table shows an analysis of the Company's gross premiums written by geographic location of the Company's subsidiaries. All intercompany premiums have been eliminated.

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	349,577	$	269,193	$	738,548	$	575,824
Bermuda		193,195		177,850		375,358		348,318
Europe		60,008		58,209		135,384		122,288
Singapore		40,128		10,331		69,311		25,567
Hong Kong		3,962		4,015		9,198		8,289
Total gross premiums written	$	646,870	$	519,598	$	1,327,799	$	1,080,286

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

8. INCOME TAXES

Under Swiss law, a resident company is subject to income tax at the federal, cantonal and communal levels that is levied on net income. Income attributable to permanent establishments or real estate located abroad is excluded from the Swiss tax base. Allied World Switzerland is a holding company and, therefore, is exempt from cantonal and communal income tax. As a result, Allied World Switzerland is subject to Swiss income tax only at the federal level. Allied World Switzerland is a resident of the Canton of Zug and, as such, is subject to an annual cantonal and communal capital tax on the taxable equity of Allied World Switzerland in Switzerland. Allied World Switzerland has a Swiss operating company resident in the Canton of Zug. The operating company is subject to federal, cantonal and communal income tax and to annual cantonal and communal capital tax.

Under current Bermuda law, Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (“Allied World Bermuda”) and its Bermuda subsidiaries are not required to pay taxes in Bermuda on either income or capital gains. Allied World Bermuda and Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd have received an assurance from the Bermuda Minister of Finance under the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966 of Bermuda, that in the event of any such taxes being imposed, Allied World Bermuda and Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd will be exempted until March 2035.

Certain subsidiaries of Allied World Switzerland file U.S. federal income tax returns and various U.S. state income tax returns, as well as income tax returns in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Singapore. To the best of the Company's knowledge, there are no income tax examinations pending by any tax authority.

Management has deemed all material tax positions to have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained based on technical merits if challenged. The Company does not expect any material unrecognized tax benefits within 12 months of January 2012.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. There is a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon whether the inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability are observable or unobservable in the market at the measurement date, with quoted market prices being the highest level (Level 1) and unobservable inputs being the lowest level (Level 3). A fair value measurement will fall within the level of the hierarchy based on the input that is significant to determining such measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:

•       Level 1: Observable inputs to the valuation methodology that are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

•       Level 2: Observable inputs to the valuation methodology other than quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

•       Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology thatare unobservable for the asset or liability.

The following table shows the fair value of the Company's financial instruments and where in the fair value hierarchy the fair value measurements are included as of the dates indicated below:

								Fair value measurement using:
								Quoted prices in				Significant
								active markets for		Significant other		unobservable
				Carrying				identical assets		observable inputs		inputs
June 30, 2012				amount		Total fair value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	30,214	$	30,214	$	30,214	$	—	$	—
Total available for sale fixed maturity
	investments				30,214		30,214
Trading securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	1,715,141	$	1,715,141	$	1,231,823	$	483,318	$	—
		Non-U.S. Government and Government
			agencies		315,493		315,493		—		315,493		—
		States, municipalities and political
			subdivisions		39,741		39,741		—		39,741		—
		Corporate debt			2,038,944		2,038,944		—		2,038,944		—
		Mortgage-backed			2,269,371		2,269,371		—		2,111,412		157,959
		Asset-backed			417,419		417,419		—		299,833		117,586
Total trading fixed maturity investments					6,796,109		6,796,109
Total fixed maturity investments					6,826,323		6,826,323
Equity securities					454,205		454,205		454,205		—		—
Other invested assets					520,890		520,890		—		—		520,890
Total investments				$	7,801,418	$	7,801,418	$	1,716,242	$	5,288,741	$	796,435
Derivative assets: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	1,964	$	1,964	$	—	$	1,964	$	—
		Interest rate futures			943		943		—		943		—
Derivative liabilities: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	4,317	$	4,317	$	—	$	4,317	$	—
		Interest rate futures			265		265		—		265		—
Senior notes				$	798,080	$	890,373	$	—	$	890,373	$	—

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(1)       Asset and liability derivatives relating to foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

								Fair value measurement using:
								Quoted prices in				Significant
								active markets for		Significant other		unobservable
				Carrying				identical assets		observable inputs		inputs
December 31, 2011				amount		Total fair value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	33,630	$	33,630	$	33,630	$	—	$	—
		States, municipalities and political
			subdivisions		33,479		33,479		—		33,479		—
		Corporate debt			176,907		176,907		—		176,907		—
Total available for sale fixed maturity
	investments				244,016		244,016
Trading securities:
		U.S. Government and Government
			agencies	$	1,278,265	$	1,278,265	$	1,054,003	$	224,262	$	—
		Non-U.S. Government and Government
			agencies		256,756		256,756		—		256,756		—
		States, municipalities and political
			subdivisions		133,902		133,902		—		133,902		—
		Corporate debt			2,254,474		2,254,474		—		2,254,474		—
		Mortgage-backed			1,818,091		1,818,091		—		1,568,887		249,204
		Asset-backed			513,198		513,198		—		418,453		94,745
Total trading fixed maturity investments					6,254,686		6,254,686
Total fixed maturity investments					6,498,702		6,498,702
Equity securities					367,483		367,483		367,483		—		—
Other invested assets					540,409		540,409		—		—		540,409
Total investments				$	7,406,594	$	7,406,594	$	1,455,116	$	5,067,120	$	884,358
Derivative assets: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	2,030	$	2,030	$	—	$	2,030	$	—
		Interest rate futures			977		977		—		977		—
Derivative liabilities: (1)
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	8,934	$	8,934	$	—	$	8,934	$	—
		Interest rate futures			3,467		3,467		—		3,467		—
Senior notes				$	797,949	$	872,731	$	—	$	872,731	$	—

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(1)       Asset and liability derivatives relating to foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are classified within “other assets” or “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to determine the fair value of financial instruments held as of the balance sheet date.

U.S. Government and Government agencies: Comprised primarily of bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association. The fair values of the Company's U.S. government securities are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are included in the Level 1 fair value hierarchy. The Company believes the market for U.S.Treasury securities is an actively traded market given the high level of daily trading volume. The fair values of U.S. government agency securities are priced using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. As the yields for the risk-free yield curve and the spreads for these securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of U.S. government agency securities are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Non-U.S. Government and Government agencies: Comprised of fixed income obligations of non-U.S. governmental entities. The fair values of these securities are based on prices obtained from international indices and are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

States, municipalities and political subdivisions: Comprised of fixed income obligations of U.S. domiciled state and municipality entities. The fair values of these securities are based on prices obtained from the new issue market, and are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Corporate debt: Comprised of bonds issued by corporations that are diversified across a wide range of issuers and industries. The fair values of corporate bonds that are short-term are priced using spread above the London Interbank Offered Rate yield curve, and the fair value of corporate bonds that are long-term are priced using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. The spreads are sourced from broker-dealers, trade prices and the new issue market. As the significant inputs used to price corporate bonds are observable market inputs, the fair values of corporate bonds are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage-backed: Primarily comprised of residential and commercial mortgages originated by both U.S. government agencies (such as the Federal National Mortgage Association) and non-U.S. government agencies. The fair values of mortgage-backed securities originated by U.S. government agencies and non-U.S. government agencies are based on a pricing model that incorporates prepayment speeds and spreads to determine appropriate average life of mortgage-backed securities. The spreads are sourced from broker-dealers, trade prices and the new issue market. As the significant inputs used to price the mortgage-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of these securities are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy, unless the significant inputs used to price the mortgage-backed securities are broker-dealer quotes and the Company is not able to determine if those quotes are based on observable market inputs, in which case the fair value is included in the Level 3 hierarchy.

Asset-backed: Principally comprised of bonds backed by pools of automobile loan receivables, home equity loans, credit card receivables and collateralized loan obligations originated by a variety of financial institutions. The fair values of asset-backed securities are priced using prepayment speed and spread inputs that are sourced from the new issue market or broker-dealer quotes. As the significant inputs used to price the asset-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of these securities are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy, unless the significant inputs used to price the asset-backed securities are broker-dealer quotes and the Company is not able to determine if those quotes are based on observable market inputs, in which case the fair value is included in the Level 3 hierarchy.

Equity securities: The fair value of the equity securities are priced from market exchanges and therefore included in the Level 1 fair value hierarchy.

Other invested assets: Comprised of funds invested in a range of diversified strategies. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the fair values of the funds are based on the net asset value of the funds as reported by the fund manager that the Company believes is an unobservable input, and as such, the fair values of those funds are included in the Level 3 fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: The fair value of foreign exchange contracts and interest rate futures are priced from quoted market prices for similar exchange-traded derivatives and pricing valuation models that utilize independent market data inputs.  The fair value of derivatives are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

Senior notes: The fair value of the senior notes is based on reported trades. As of June 30, 2012, the 7.50% Senior Notes and 5.50% Senior Notes (each as defined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011) were traded at 114.6% and 105.8% of their principal amount, providing an effective yield of 3.6% and 4.7%, respectively. The fair value of the senior notes is included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy.

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of financial instruments using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

	Fair value measurement using significant
	unobservable inputs (Level 3):
	Other invested assets		Mortgage-backed		Asset-backed
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
Opening balance	$	522,065	$	178,374	$	242,394
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in net income		(641)		1,780		(220)
Purchases		16,728		40,352		23,267
Sales		(17,262)		(34,755)		(47,537)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		3,707		8,654
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2(1)		0		(31,499)		(108,972)
Ending balance	$	520,890	$	157,959	$	117,586
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
Opening balance	$	469,999	$	234,087	$	143,829
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		814		1,680		494
Purchases		94,290		29,827		32,408
Sales		(2,836)		(34,329)		(2,800)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		24,389		20,246
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2(1)		0		(38,994)		(80,867)
Ending balance	$	562,267	$	216,660	$	113,310

	Fair value measurement using significant
	unobservable inputs (Level 3):
	Other invested assets		Mortgage-backed		Asset-backed
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Opening balance	$	540,409	$	249,204	$	94,745
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		14,882		4,324		904
Purchases		17,778		41,376		31,580
Sales		(52,179)		(108,165)		(48,133)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		4,495		55,498
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		0		(33,275)		(17,008)
Ending balance	$	520,890	$	157,959	$	117,586
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
Opening balance	$	347,632	$	172,558	$	48,707
Realized and unrealized gains included in net income		12,493		3,227		587
Purchases		245,340		62,604		115,417
Sales		(43,198)		(43,287)		(3,226)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2		0		86,085		32,801
Transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2 (1)		0		(64,527)		(80,976)
Ending balance	$	562,267	$	216,660	$	113,310

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(1) Transfers out of Level 3 are primarily attributable to the availability of market observable information.

The Company attempts to verify the significant inputs used by broker-dealers in determining the fair value of the securities priced by them. If the Company could not obtain sufficient information to determine if the broker-dealers were using significant observable inputs, such securities have been transferred to the Level 3 fair value hierarchy. The Company believes the prices obtained from the broker-dealers are the best estimate of fair value of the securities being priced as the broker-dealers are typically involved in the initial pricing of the security, and the Company has compared the price per the broker-dealer to other pricing sources and noted no material differences. The Company recognizes transfers between levels at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period.

The Company's external investment accounting service provider receives prices from internationally recognized independent pricing services to measure the fair values of its fixed maturity investments. Pricing sources are evaluated and selected in a manner to ensure that the most reliable sources are used. The independent pricing sources obtain market quotations and actual transaction prices for securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Each pricing service has its own proprietary method for determining the fair value of securities that are not actively traded. In general, these methods involve the use of “matrix pricing” in which the independent pricing service uses observable market inputs, including, but not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, broker-dealer quotes, interest rates, prepayment speeds, default rates and such other inputs as are available from market sources to determine a reasonable fair value.

All of the Company's securitiesclassified as Level 3,other than investments in other invested assets, are valued based on unadjusted broker-dealer quotes. This includes less liquid securities such as lower quality asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and residential mortgage-backed securities. The primary valuation inputs include monthly payment information, the probability of default, loss severity rates and estimated prepayment rates. Significant changes in these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. In general, a change in the assumption of the probability of default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for the loss severity in an event of default and prepayment rates.

The Company records the unadjusted price provided and validates this price through a process that, includes, but is not limited to monthly and/or quarterly: (i) comparison of prices between two independent sources, with significant differences requiring additional price sources; (ii) quantitative analysis (e.g., comparing the quarterly return for each managed portfolio to their target benchmark, with significant differences identified and investigated); (iii) evaluation of methodologies used by external parties to calculate fair value, including a review of the inputs used for pricing; (iv) comparing the price to the Company's knowledge of the current investment market; and (v) back-testing, which includes randomly selecting purchased or sold securities and comparing the executed prices to the fair value estimates from the pricing service. In addition to internal controls, management relies on the effectiveness of the valuation controls in place at the Company's external investment accounting service provider (supported by a Statement on Standards for Attestation EngagementsNo. 16 report) in conjunction with regular discussion and analysis of the investment portfolio's structure and performance.

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Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses [Abstract]

Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses

7. RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES

The reserve for losses and loss expenses consists of the following:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Outstanding loss reserves	$	1,431,802	$	1,366,466
Reserves for losses incurred but not reported		3,945,716		3,858,677
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	5,377,518	$	5,225,143

The table below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses. Losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance recoverables.

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2012		2011		2012		2011
Gross liability at beginning of period		$	5,331,418	$	5,100,643	$	5,225,143	$	4,879,188
Reinsurance recoverable at beginning of period			(1,056,780)		(975,523)		(1,002,919)		(927,588)
Net liability at beginning of period			4,274,638		4,125,120		4,222,224		3,951,600
Net losses incurred related to:
	Commutation of variable-rated reinsurance contracts		0		11,529		0		11,529
	Current year		282,302		279,513		546,986		628,315
	Prior years		(41,922)		(55,229)		(81,404)		(99,579)
	Total incurred		240,380		235,813		465,582		540,265
Net paid losses related to:
	Current year		18,226		19,579		19,840		21,279
	Prior years		186,891		109,238		362,411		243,596
	Total paid		205,117		128,817		382,251		264,875
Foreign exchange revaluation			(5,995)		5,237		(1,649)		10,363
Net liability at end of period			4,303,906		4,237,353		4,303,906		4,237,353
Reinsurance recoverable at end of period			1,073,612		1,013,951		1,073,612		1,013,951
Gross liability at end of period		$	5,377,518	$	5,251,304	$	5,377,518	$	5,251,304

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company had net favorable reserve development in each of its segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized by each segment in the 2004 through 2009 loss years across most lines of business.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company had net favorable reserve development in each of its segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized in the international insurance and reinsurance segments in the 2004 through 2008 loss years.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company commuted certain variable-rated reinsurance contracts that have swing-rated provisions, reducing ceded losses by $11,529 in accordance with the terms of the contracts resulting in a net gain of $865.

For the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company had net favorable reserve development in each of its segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized in the reinsurance segment related to the 2004 through 2007 loss years for casualty reinsurance lines and in the international insurance segment related to the 2004 through 2007 loss years for casualty lines of business.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company had net favorable reserve development in its international and reinsurance segments due to actual loss emergence being lower than initially expected. The majority of the net favorable reserve development was recognized in the international insurance and reinsurance segments in the 2004 through 2007 loss years related to casualty insurance and reinsurance lines of business. The Company had net unfavorable reserve development in its U.S. insurance segment due to actual loss emergence being higher than initially expected. The majority of the net unfavorable reserve development was recognized in the 2006 through 2010 loss years related to the professional liability line of business.

While the Company has experienced favorable development in its insurance and reinsurance lines, there is no assurance that conditions and trends that have affected the development of liabilities in the past will continue. It is not appropriate to extrapolate future redundancies based on prior years' development. The methodology of estimating loss reserves is periodically reviewed to ensure that the key assumptions used in the actuarial models continue to be appropriate.

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Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

9. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

a) Authorized shares

The issued share capital consists of the following:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Common shares issued and fully paid, 2012: CHF 13.69 per share; 2011: CHF 14.03 per share		40,003,642		40,003,642
Share capital at end of period	$	543,452	$	557,153

	Six Months
	Ended
	June 30,
	2012
Total shares issued at beginning and end of period	40,003,642
Treasury shares issued at beginning of period	2,261,511
Shares repurchased	2,336,187
Shares issued out of treasury	(537,020)
Total treasury shares at end of period	4,060,678
Total shares outstanding at end of period	35,942,964

As of June 30, 2012, there were outstanding 35,942,964 voting common shares and nil non-voting common shares.

Effective July 30, 2012, the Company cancelled 2,326,900 voting shares and 173,100 non-voting shares held in treasury, upon completing a required filing with the Swiss Commercial Register in Zug.

As of June 30, 2012, Allied World Switzerland's articles of association authorized its board of directors to increase the share capital by a maximum amount of 20% of the share capital registered in the commercial register up to CHF 102,685 or 7,500,728 voting shares, and create conditional capital of 5,200,000 voting shares.

b) Share Warrants

In conjunction with the private placement offering at the formation of Allied World Bermuda, Allied World Bermuda granted warrant agreements to certain founding shareholders to acquire up to 5,500,000 common shares at an exercise price of $34.20 per share. These warrants were exercisable in certain limited conditions, including a public offering of common shares. All warrants granted were repurchased by the Company.

In February 2011, the Company repurchased the last outstanding warrant owned by American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) in a privately negotiated transaction. The warrant entitled AIG to purchase 2,000,000 of the Company's common shares for $34.20 per share. The Company repurchased the warrant for an aggregate purchase price of $53,620. The repurchase of the warrant was recognized as a reduction in “additional paid-in capital” on the consolidated balance sheets. The repurchase was executed separately from the share repurchase program discussed in Note 9(d) below. After this repurchase, AIG has no warrants remaining and no other disclosed equity interest in the Company.

c) Dividends

Under Swiss law, distributions to shareholders may be paid only if the Company has sufficient distributable profits from previous fiscal years, or if the Company has freely distributable reserves, each as presented on the audited stand-alone statutory balance sheet. Distributions to shareholders out of the share and participation capital may be made by way of a capital reduction in the form of a reduction to par value to achieve a similar result as the payment of a dividend.

On May 5, 2011, the shareholders approved the Company's proposal to pay cash dividends in the form of a distribution by way of par valuereductions. The aggregate reduction amount waspaid to shareholders in quarterly installments of $0.375 per share, with the last of such quarterly dividend payments being made on April 6, 2012 to shareholders of record in the amount of $13,795.

On May 3, 2012, the shareholders approved the Company's proposal to pay cash dividends in the form of a distribution by way of par value reductions. The aggregate reduction amount is expected to be paid to shareholders in quarterly installments of $0.375 per share.The Company expects to distribute such dividends in August 2012, September 2012, December 2012 and March 2013.

d) Share repurchase

In May 2012, the Company established a new share repurchase program in order to repurchase up to $500 million of its common shares. Repurchases may be effected from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers or otherwise. The timing, form and amount of the share repurchases under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, the Company's capital position, legal requirements and other factors. Shares repurchased have been classified as “Treasury shares, at cost” on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company will issue shares out of treasury principally related to the Company's employee benefit plans. Under the terms of this new share repurchase program, common shares repurchased shall be designated for cancellation and shall be cancelled upon shareholder approval. The Company's share repurchases were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Common shares repurchased		905,383		0		2,336,187		969,163
Total cost of shares repurchased	$	66,435	$	0	$	159,458	$	60,000
Average price per share	$	73.38	$	0.00	$	68.26	$	61.91

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Investments (Schedule Of Contractual Maturity Dates Of Available For Sale Fixed Maturity Investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investments [Abstract]
Due within one year, Amortized Cost	$ 7,001
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost	16,958
Due after five years through ten years, Amortized Cost	1,077
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost	3,002
Available for sale fixed maturity, Amortized Cost	28,038	226,397
Due within one year, Fair Value	7,056
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value	18,111
Due after five years through ten years, Fair Value	1,180
Due after ten years, Fair Value	3,867
Fair Value	$ 30,214	$ 244,016

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Earnings Per Share (Comparison Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$ 96,351	$ 93,800	$ 314,507	$ 102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,288,596	38,346,489	36,746,881	38,061,724
Basic earnings per share	$ 2.66	$ 2.45	$ 8.56	$ 2.69
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$ 96,351	$ 93,800	$ 314,507	$ 102,420
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,288,596	38,346,489	36,746,881	38,061,724
Warrants and options	440,811	333,837	413,702	503,529
RSUs and long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") awards	460,315	1,120,427	234,976	1,308,165
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted	37,189,722	39,800,753	37,395,559	39,873,418
Diluted earnings per share	$ 2.59	$ 2.36	$ 8.41	$ 2.57

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Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements

14. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following tables present unaudited condensed consolidating financial information as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011for Allied World Switzerland (the “Parent Guarantor”) and Allied World Bermuda (the “Subsidiary Issuer”). The Subsidiary Issuer is a direct 100% owned subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent Guarantor under the equity method for purposes of the supplemental consolidating presentation. Earnings of subsidiaries are reflected in the Parent Guarantor's investment accounts and earnings. The Parent Guarantor fully and unconditionally guarantees the senior notes issued by the Subsidiary Issuer.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
	Allied World		Allied World
	Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
	(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
As of June 30, 2012	Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
ASSETS:
Investments	$	—	$	—	$	7,801,418	$	—	$	7,801,418
Cash and cash equivalents		24,319		19,212		820,919		—		864,450
Insurance balances receivable		—		—		845,663		—		845,663
Reinsurance recoverable		—		—		1,073,612		—		1,073,612
Net deferred acquisition costs		—		—		129,818		—		129,818
Goodwill and intangible assets		—		—		321,007		—		321,007
Balances receivable on sale of investments		—		—		635,727		—		635,727
Investments in subsidiaries		3,283,286		4,220,504		—		(7,503,790)		—
Due (to) from subsidiaries		(4,457)		(7,361)		11,818		—		—
Other assets		880		6,817		598,259		—		605,956
Total assets	$	3,304,028	$	4,239,172	$	12,238,241	$	(7,503,790)	$	12,277,651
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	—	$	—	$	5,377,518	$	—	$	5,377,518
Unearned premiums		—		—		1,363,006		—		1,363,006
Reinsurance balances payable		—		—		128,306		—		128,306
Balances due on purchases of investments		—		—		1,220,246		—		1,220,246
Senior notes		—		798,080		—		—		798,080
Other liabilities		20,127		17,972		68,495		—		106,594
Total liabilities		20,127		816,052		8,157,571		—		8,993,750
Total shareholders’ equity		3,283,901		3,423,120		4,080,670		(7,503,790)		3,283,901
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,304,028	$	4,239,172	$	12,238,241	$	(7,503,790)	$	12,277,651

	Allied World		Allied World
	Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
	(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
As of December 31, 2011	Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
ASSETS:
Investments	$	—	$	—	$	7,406,594	$	—	$	7,406,594
Cash and cash equivalents		112,672		8,886		512,438		—		633,996
Insurance balances receivable		—		—		652,158		—		652,158
Reinsurance recoverable		—		—		1,002,919		—		1,002,919
Net deferred acquisition costs		—		—		100,334		—		100,334
Goodwill and intangible assets		—		—		322,274		—		322,274
Balances receivable on sale of investments		—		—		580,443		—		580,443
Investments in subsidiaries		3,064,066		3,964,585		—		(7,028,651)		—
Due (to) from subsidiaries		(4,853)		(6,769)		11,622		—		—
Other assets		1,504		6,367		415,569		—		423,440
Total assets	$	3,173,389	$	3,973,069	$	11,004,351	$	(7,028,651)	$	11,122,158
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	—	$	—	$	5,225,143	$	—	$	5,225,143
Unearned premiums		—		—		1,078,412		—		1,078,412
Reinsurance balances payable		—		—		124,539		—		124,539
Balances due on purchases of investments		—		—		616,728		—		616,728
Senior notes		—		797,949		—		—		797,949
Other liabilities		24,367		17,688		88,310		—		130,365
Total liabilities		24,367		815,637		7,133,132		—		7,973,136
Total shareholders’ equity		3,149,022		3,157,432		3,871,219		(7,028,651)		3,149,022
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,173,389	$	3,973,069	$	11,004,351	$	(7,028,651)	$	11,122,158

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Income Statement:
		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Three months ended June 30, 2012		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	0	$	0	$	429,747	$	0	$	429,747
Net investment income			5		8		42,438		0		42,451
Net realized investment losses			0		0		8,663		0		8,663
Net losses and loss expenses			0		0		(240,380)		0		(240,380)
Acquisition costs			0		0		(51,588)		0		(51,588)
General and administrative expenses			(4,278)		(1,302)		(68,399)		0		(73,979)
Amortization of intangible assets			0		0		(634)		0		(634)
Interest expense			0		(14,001)		0		0		(14,001)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)			460		(42)		601		0		1,019
Income tax (expense) benefit			(373)		0		(4,574)		0		(4,947)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			100,537		115,102		0		(215,639)		0
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	96,351	$	99,765	$	115,874	$	(215,639)	$	96,351
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $68		0		0		231		0		231
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		0		0		(1,142)		0		(1,142)
Other comprehensive loss			0		0		(911)		0		(911)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	96,351	$	99,765	$	114,963	$	(215,639)	$	95,440

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Three months ended June 30, 2011		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	—	$	—	$	355,307	$	—	$	355,307
Net investment income			15		8		52,345		—		52,368
Net realized investment gains			—		—		58,878		—		58,878
Net losses and loss expenses			—		—		(235,813)		—		(235,813)
Acquisition costs			—		—		(42,971)		—		(42,971)
General and administrative expenses			(4,746)		(1,483)		(60,972)		—		(67,201)
Amortization of intangible assets			—		—		(766)		—		(766)
Interest expense			—		(13,745)		—		—		(13,745)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)			(3)		17		(1,198)		—		(1,184)
Income tax (expense) benefit			—		—		(11,073)		—		(11,073)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			98,534		114,496		—		(213,030)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	93,800	$	99,293	$	113,737	$	(213,030)	$	93,800
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $1,461		—		—		13,680		—		13,680
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—		—		(23,548)		—		(23,548)
Other comprehensive loss			—		—		(9,868)		—		(9,868)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	93,800	$	99,293	$	103,869	$	(213,030)	$	83,932

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	0	$	0	$	831,637	$	0	$	831,637
Net investment income			14		11		89,635		0		89,660
Net realized investment losses			0		0		142,244		0		142,244
Net losses and loss expenses			0		0		(465,582)		0		(465,582)
Acquisition costs			0		0		(98,726)		0		(98,726)
General and administrative expenses			(8,234)		(2,454)		(133,657)		0		(144,345)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets			0		0		(1,267)		0		(1,267)
Interest expense			0		(27,757)		0		0		(27,757)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)			549		(67)		618		0		1,100
Income tax (expense) benefit			71		0		(12,528)		0		(12,457)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			322,107		349,409		0		(671,516)		0
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	314,507	$	319,142	$	352,374	$	(671,516)	$	314,507
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $96		0		0		179		0		179
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		0		0		(13,249)		0		(13,249)
Other comprehensive loss			0		0		(13,070)		0		(13,070)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	314,507	$	319,142	$	339,304	$	(671,516)	$	301,437

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
Net premiums earned		$	—	$	—	$	690,183	$	—	$	690,183
Net investment income			45		22		102,509		—		102,576
Net realized investment gains			—		—		109,254		—		109,254
Net losses and loss expenses			—		—		(540,265)		—		(540,265)
Acquisition costs			—		—		(81,053)		—		(81,053)
General and administrative expenses			(5,810)		(4,229)		(125,118)		—		(135,157)
Amortization of intangible assets			—		—		(1,533)		—		(1,533)
Interest expense			—		(27,487)		—		—		(27,487)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)			1		(224)		(519)		—		(742)
Income tax (expense) benefit			—		—		(13,356)		—		(13,356)
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries			108,184		140,859		—		(249,043)		—
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	102,420	$	108,941	$	140,102	$	(249,043)	$	102,420
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
	net of applicable deferred income tax expense of $2,425		—		—		5,636		—		5,636
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment
	gains included in net income, net of applicable income tax		—		—		(39,676)		—		(39,676)
Other comprehensive loss			—		—		(34,040)		—		(34,040)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	102,420	$	108,941	$	106,062	$	(249,043)	$	68,380

Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Cash Flows:
		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	81,902	$	10,326	$	207,280	$	0	$	299,508
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases trading securities			0		0		(4,005,352)		0		(4,005,352)
Purchases of other invested assets			0		0		(17,778)		0		(17,778)
Sales of available for sale securities			0		0		214,015		0		214,015
Sales of trading securities			0		0		3,959,204		0		3,959,204
Sales of other invested assets			0		0		108,759		0		108,759
Other			0		0		(157,647)		0		(157,647)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		0		0		101,201		0		101,201
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Partial par value reduction			(28,003)		0		0		0		(28,003)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options			6,697		0		0		0		6,697
Share repurchases			(148,949)		0		0		0		(148,949)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(170,255)		0		0		0		(170,255)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
	CASH EQUIVALENTS		(88,353)		10,326		308,481		0		230,454
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
	OF PERIOD		112,672		8,886		512,438		0		633,996
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF
	PERIOD	$	24,319	$	19,212	$	820,919	$	0	$	864,450

		Allied World		Allied World
		Switzerland		Bermuda		Other Allied				Allied World
		(Parent		(Subsidiary		World		Consolidating		Switzerland
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011		Guarantor)		Issuer)		Subsidiaries		Adjustments		Consolidated
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	$	(8,013)	$	(32,760)	$	404,809	$	0	$	364,036
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available for sale securities			0		0		(352)		0		(352)
Purchases of trading securities			0		0		(4,194,787)		0		(4,194,787)
Purchases of other invested assets			0		0		(240,410)		0		(240,410)
Sales of available for sale securities			0		0		560,794		0		560,794
Sales of trading securities			0		0		3,540,053		0		3,540,053
Sales of other invested assets			0		0		36,067		0		36,067
Other			(4,496)		0		31,700		0		27,204
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(4,496)		0		(266,935)		0		(271,431)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options			4,824		0		0		0		4,824
Share repurchases			(60,000)		0		0		0		(60,000)
Repurchase of founder warrants			0		(53,620)		0		0		(53,620)
Other			(216)		(881)		1,097		0		0
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(55,392)		(54,501)		1,097		0		(108,796)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
	CASH EQUIVALENTS		(67,901)		(87,261)		138,971		0		(16,191)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
	OF PERIOD		138,488		125,663		492,844		0		756,995
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF
	PERIOD	$	70,587	$	38,402	$	631,815	$	0	$	740,804

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Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Reserve For Losses And Loss Expenses [Abstract]

Components of liabilty for unpaid losses and loss expenses

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Outstanding loss reserves	$	1,431,802	$	1,366,466
Reserves for losses incurred but not reported		3,945,716		3,858,677
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$	5,377,518	$	5,225,143

Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2012		2011		2012		2011
Gross liability at beginning of period		$	5,331,418	$	5,100,643	$	5,225,143	$	4,879,188
Reinsurance recoverable at beginning of period			(1,056,780)		(975,523)		(1,002,919)		(927,588)
Net liability at beginning of period			4,274,638		4,125,120		4,222,224		3,951,600
Net losses incurred related to:
	Commutation of variable-rated reinsurance contracts		0		11,529		0		11,529
	Current year		282,302		279,513		546,986		628,315
	Prior years		(41,922)		(55,229)		(81,404)		(99,579)
	Total incurred		240,380		235,813		465,582		540,265
Net paid losses related to:
	Current year		18,226		19,579		19,840		21,279
	Prior years		186,891		109,238		362,411		243,596
	Total paid		205,117		128,817		382,251		264,875
Foreign exchange revaluation			(5,995)		5,237		(1,649)		10,363
Net liability at end of period			4,303,906		4,237,353		4,303,906		4,237,353
Reinsurance recoverable at end of period			1,073,612		1,013,951		1,073,612		1,013,951
Gross liability at end of period		$	5,377,518	$	5,251,304	$	5,377,518	$	5,251,304

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Share Repurchases) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jul. 30, 2012 Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 30, 2012 Voting Common Stock [Member]
Share repurchases:
Shares repurchased, shares	905,383	0	2,336,187	969,163
Cost of shares repurchased	$ 66,435,000	$ 0	$ 159,458,000	$ 60,000,000
Shares repurchased, average price per share	$ 73.38	$ 0.00	$ 68.26	$ 61.91
Repurchase authorization approved			$ 500,000,000
Shares cancelled, shares					173,100	2,236,900

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
7.50% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior Notes, interest rate	7.50%
Trading price to principal amount, percentage	114.60%
Effective yield, percentage	3.60%
5.50% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior Notes, interest rate	5.50%
Trading price to principal amount, percentage	105.80%
Effective yield, percentage	4.70%

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense for unrealized gains on investments arising during the period	$ (68)	$ 1,461	$ (96)	$ 2,425

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New Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements

3. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In October 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-26, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts” (“ASU 2010-26”). ASU 2010-26 clarifies what costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts can be deferred and amortized over the coverage period. Under the revised guidance of ASU 2010-26, incremental direct costs that result directly from and are essential to the insurance contract and would not have been incurred had the insurance contract not been written are costs that may be capitalized, including costs relating to activities specifically performed by the Company such as underwriting, policy issuance and processing. The Company adopted ASU 2010-26 retrospectively on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2010-26 did not have an impact on consolidated shareholders' equity or net income as the Company had not previously capitalized costs that did not meet the requirement for capitalization of the revised standard.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 provides a consistent meaning for the term “fair value” between the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board and establishes common requirements for measuring and disclosing information related thereto. The Company adopted ASU 2011-04 prospectively on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have an impact on consolidated shareholders' equity or net income or the Company's fair value measurements. Refer to Note 6 for the Company's related disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income” (“ASU 2011-05”). ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity, requires consecutive presentation of the statement of net income and other comprehensive income, and requires the presentation of reclassification adjustments on the face of the financial statements from other comprehensive income to net income. In December 2011, ASU 2011-05 was updated by ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05” (“ASU 2011-12”) to defer the presentation requirements of reclassification adjustments required by ASU 2011-05. The Company adopted ASU 2011-05 on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 and the related updates from ASU 2011-12 did not have an impact on the presentation of the financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment” (“ASU 2011-08”). ASU 2011-08 simplifies how goodwill is tested for impairment by permitting entities to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The results of the qualitative assessment will determine if an entity needs to proceed with the two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted ASU 2011-08 on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-08 did not have an impact on consolidated shareholders' equity or net income.

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Issued Share Capital

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Common shares issued and fully paid, 2012: CHF 13.69 per share; 2011: CHF 14.03 per share		40,003,642		40,003,642
Share capital at end of period	$	543,452	$	557,153

Schedule Of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward

	Six Months
	Ended
	June 30,
	2012
Total shares issued at beginning and end of period	40,003,642
Treasury shares issued at beginning of period	2,261,511
Shares repurchased	2,336,187
Shares issued out of treasury	(537,020)
Total treasury shares at end of period	4,060,678
Total shares outstanding at end of period	35,942,964

Share Repurchases

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Common shares repurchased		905,383		0		2,336,187		969,163
Total cost of shares repurchased	$	66,435	$	0	$	159,458	$	60,000
Average price per share	$	73.38	$	0.00	$	68.26	$	61.91

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Investments (Available For Sale Investments In An Unrealized Loss Position) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012 securities	Dec. 31, 2011 securities
Gross Fair Value
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	$ 0	$ 9,440
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Unrealized Losses, Total	0	(292)
Other details:
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position	0	3
Corporate Debt, Financial Institutions [Member]
Gross Fair Value
Less than 12 months, Gross Fair Value	0	9,440
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	$ 0	$ (292)

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Commitments And Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In April 2006, a complaint entitled New Cingular Wireless Headquarters, LLC et al. v. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., et al. was filed against numerous brokers and 78 insurers including Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd. Plaintiffs allege that the broker defendants used a variety of illegal schemes and anti-competitive practices that resulted in the plaintiffs either paying more for insurance products or receiving less beneficial terms than the competitive market would have produced. Plaintiffs seek equitable and legal remedies, including injunctive relief, consequential and punitive damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees. Due to various pending procedural matters, the litigation has not progressed beyond the discovery phase. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of the litigation, the Company does not believe that the outcome will have a material effect on its operations or financial position.

The Company, in common with the insurance industry in general, is subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of its business. These legal proceedings generally relate to claims asserted by or against the Company in the ordinary course of insurance or reinsurance operations; estimated amounts payable under such proceedings are included in the reserve for losses and loss expenses in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2012, the Company was not a party to any material legal proceedings arising outside the ordinary course of business that is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.