Schedule IV - Supplemental Information Concerning Reinsurance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Supplemental Information Concerning Reinsurance [Abstract]

Supplemental Information Concerning Reinsurance

SCHEDULE IV

ACE Limited and Subsidiaries

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONCERNING REINSURANCE

Premiums Earned


For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages)	Direct Amount		Ceded To Other Companies		Assumed From Other Companies		Net Amount		Percentage of Amount Assumed to Net
2011	$	17,534	$	5,496	$	3,349	$	15,387		22%
2010	$	15,780	$	5,792	$	3,516	$	13,504		26%
2009	$	15,415	$	5,943	$	3,768	$	13,240		28%

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the supplemental schedule of reinsurance information required to be filed for each period for which an audited income statement is presented. Reinsurance schedule includes the type of insurance, gross amount of premiums, premiums ceded to other companies, premiums assumed from other companies, net amount of premium revenue, and the percentage of the premiums assumed to net premium revenue.

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