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		<description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, on February 21, 2012 announced the availability of a new podcast exploring potential business benefits and risks of using social media. While the many benefits are certainly worth pursuing, the risks of social media should be understood as well. These risks may be reputational, legal, and operational in nature, and can have an impact on privacy, intellectual property, and employment practices, among other significant issues. &#160; The new ACE social media podcast, “Social Media: The Business Benefits May be Enormous, But Can the Risks – Reputational, Legal, Operational – be Mitigated?” is based on an ACE Progress ReportSM of the same name. It was authored by: Toby Merrill, Vice President, ACE Professional Risk; Kenneth Latham, Vice President, ACE Professional Risk; David Navetta, Esquire, CIP, Partner, Information Law Group; and Richard Santalesa, Esquire, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group. “The opportunity to use social media to interact with anyone, anywhere, at any time is too big to ignore, and it has changed the way companies approach advertising and promotion through the media,” commented Mr. Merrill. “Once you’ve taken the steps to mitigate the considerable reputational, legal, and operational risks, your [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ace-inalogo.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2820" title="ACE Group Logo" src="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ace-inalogo.jpg" alt="ace inalogo Business Benefits and Risks of Social Media Are Explored in New ACE USA Podcast" width="104" height="104" /></a>PHILADELPHIA&#8211;(<a href="http://www.businesswire.com/">BUSINESS WIRE</a>)&#8211;ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, on February 21, 2012 announced the availability of a new podcast exploring potential business benefits and risks of using social media. While the many benefits are certainly worth pursuing, the risks of social media should be understood as well. These risks may be reputational, legal, and operational in nature, and can have an impact on privacy, intellectual property, and employment practices, among other significant issues.</p>
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<p>The new ACE social media podcast, “Social Media: The Business Benefits May be Enormous, But Can the Risks – Reputational, Legal, Operational – be Mitigated?” is based on an <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegroup.com%2Fus-en%2Fnews-room%2Fprogress-reports.aspx&amp;esheet=50180692&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ACE+Progress+ReportSM&amp;index=1&amp;md5=d7d3be5be3871b6153171c041374628b" target="_blank">ACE Progress Report<sup>SM</sup></a> of the same name. It was authored by: Toby Merrill, Vice President, ACE Professional Risk; Kenneth Latham, Vice President, ACE Professional Risk; David Navetta, Esquire, CIP, Partner, Information Law Group; and Richard Santalesa, Esquire, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group.</p>
<p>“The opportunity to use social media to interact with anyone, anywhere, at any time is too big to ignore, and it has changed the way companies approach advertising and promotion through the media,” commented Mr. Merrill. “Once you’ve taken the steps to mitigate the considerable reputational, legal, and operational risks, your company will be in the best possible position to reap the enormous business benefits of social media participation.”</p>
<p>Mr. Latham added, “Social media opens up a whole new world of privacy, security, intellectual property, employment practices, and other legal risks. It’s important to understand the considerable downside that exists hand-in-hand with the remarkable upside of using social media for business.”</p>
<p>Mr. Santalesa added his perspective, “Organizations seeking to incorporate social media into their business strategy may want to follow certain practices to ensure their corporate safety online &#8212; including identifying the laws and legal risks that may apply &#8212; and design programs to mitigate that risk to an acceptable level.”</p>
<p>The authors’ commentary is part of ACE Progress Reports, a collection of white papers, articles, and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues, and the podcast was produced in conjunction with the Information Law Group.</p>
<p>To access the podcast, please <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegroup.com%2Fus-en%2Fnews-room%2Fpodcasts.aspx&amp;esheet=50180692&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=visit+our+website&amp;index=2&amp;md5=5318ace0fca0a1b3321e6d40632a6b15" target="_blank">visit our website</a>. The material presented in the podcast is not intended to provide legal or other expert advice. It is presented as information only. Listeners should consult legal counsel or other experts, as applicable, with any questions they may have.</p>
<p>About the Information Law Group: The Information Law Group was established in October 2009 to provide efficient and high quality legal services at an affordable price. The firm concentrates on legal issues concerning privacy, data security, information technology, e-commerce and intellectual property. The Information Law Group addresses a broad spectrum of legal matters, including transactions and e-commerce, compliance, breach notice and incident response and litigation. The lawyers of the Information Law Group have successfully served a diverse range of clients: from large Fortune 500 multinationals and name-brand traditional brick-and-mortar companies, to small start-ups and technology service providers.</p>
<p><strong>About ACE Group:</strong></p>
<p>ACE USA is part of the ACE Group, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), a component of the S&amp;P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=50180692&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.acegroup.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=b8ce220798b641e9a8dff07dc705713a" target="_blank">www.acegroup.com</a>.</p>
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<h2>Contacts</h2>
<p>ACE North America Communications<br />
Carla Ferrara, 215-640-4744<br />
<a href="mailto:carla.ferrara@acegroup.com" target="_blank">carla.ferrara@acegroup.com</a></p>
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	<itunes:subtitle>PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, on February 21, 2012 announced the availability of a new podcast exploring potential business benefits and risks of using social media.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, on February 21, 2012 announced the availability of a new podcast exploring potential business benefits and risks of using social media. While the many benefits are certainly worth pursuing, the risks of social media should be understood as well. These risks may be reputational, legal, and operational in nature, and can have an impact on privacy, intellectual property, and employment practices, among other significant issues.

 



The new ACE social media podcast, “Social Media: The Business Benefits May be Enormous, But Can the Risks – Reputational, Legal, Operational – be Mitigated?” is based on an ACE Progress ReportSM of the same name. It was authored by: Toby Merrill, Vice President, ACE Professional Risk; Kenneth Latham, Vice President, ACE Professional Risk; David Navetta, Esquire, CIP, Partner, Information Law Group; and Richard Santalesa, Esquire, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group.

“The opportunity to use social media to interact with anyone, anywhere, at any time is too big to ignore, and it has changed the way companies approach advertising and promotion through the media,” commented Mr. Merrill. “Once you’ve taken the steps to mitigate the considerable reputational, legal, and operational risks, your company will be in the best possible position to reap the enormous business benefits of social media participation.”

Mr. Latham added, “Social media opens up a whole new world of privacy, security, intellectual property, employment practices, and other legal risks. It’s important to understand the considerable downside that exists hand-in-hand with the remarkable upside of using social media for business.”

Mr. Santalesa added his perspective, “Organizations seeking to incorporate social media into their business strategy may want to follow certain practices to ensure their corporate safety online -- including identifying the laws and legal risks that may apply -- and design programs to mitigate that risk to an acceptable level.”

The authors’ commentary is part of ACE Progress Reports, a collection of white papers, articles, and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues, and the podcast was produced in conjunction with the Information Law Group.

To access the podcast, please visit our website. The material presented in the podcast is not intended to provide legal or other expert advice. It is presented as information only. Listeners should consult legal counsel or other experts, as applicable, with any questions they may have.

About the Information Law Group: The Information Law Group was established in October 2009 to provide efficient and high quality legal services at an affordable price. The firm concentrates on legal issues concerning privacy, data security, information technology, e-commerce and intellectual property. The Information Law Group addresses a broad spectrum of legal matters, including transactions and e-commerce, compliance, breach notice and incident response and litigation. The lawyers of the Information Law Group have successfully served a diverse range of clients: from large Fortune 500 multinationals and name-brand traditional brick-and-mortar companies, to small start-ups and technology service providers.

About ACE Group:

ACE USA is part of the ACE Group, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), a component of the S&amp;P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: www.acegroup.com.

 


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Carla Ferrara, 215-640-4744
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		<title>ACE Group Podcast: “M&amp;A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions”</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the availability of a new podcast exploring mergers and acquisitions (M&#38;A) and related insurance considerations. The presentation provides dealmakers with factors to consider in the risk-identification process as they develop a coordinated approach to manage the potential risks and liabilities that can be inherited in a merger, acquisition, or divestiture. &#160; “M&#38;A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions.” In this new ACE podcast, Seth Gillston, Senior Vice President of ACE Financial Solutions, is joined by Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President of ACE Professional Risk, and William P. Hazelton, Executive Vice President, ACE Environmental Risk, as they discuss a report authored by Mr. Gillston, with contributions from ACE product specialists, titled, “M&#38;A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions.” Their commentary is part of ACE Progress ReportsSM, a collection of white papers, articles, and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues. (Speaker biographies are below.) In their podcast discussion, Mr. Gillston, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Hazelton examine mergers and related insurance considerations, by outlining the questions dealmakers might consider prior to closing an M&#38;A transaction to help identify potential liabilities. One area of discussion is environmental and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ace-inalogo.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2820" title="ACE Group Logo" src="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ace-inalogo.jpg" alt="ace inalogo  ACE Group Podcast: “M&A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions”" width="104" height="104" /></a>ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the availability of a new podcast exploring mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) and related insurance considerations. The presentation provides dealmakers with factors to consider in the risk-identification process as they develop a coordinated approach to manage the potential risks and liabilities that can be inherited in a merger, acquisition, or divestiture.</p>
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<blockquote><p>“M&amp;A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions.”</p>
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<p>In this new ACE podcast, Seth Gillston, Senior Vice President of ACE Financial Solutions, is joined by Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President of ACE Professional Risk, and William P. Hazelton, Executive Vice President, ACE Environmental Risk, as they discuss a report authored by Mr. Gillston, with contributions from ACE product specialists, titled, “M&amp;A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions.” Their commentary is part of ACE Progress Reports<sup><strong>SM</strong></sup>, a collection of white papers, articles, and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues. (Speaker biographies are below.)</p>
<p>In their podcast discussion, Mr. Gillston, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Hazelton examine mergers and related insurance considerations, by outlining the questions dealmakers might consider prior to closing an M&amp;A transaction to help identify potential liabilities. One area of discussion is environmental and directors’ and officers’ liability and key coverage concerns as they relate to M&amp;A deals. They further comment on the critical functions of mergers and acquisitions and the importance of working with an informed insurance carrier that is equipped to handle unique challenges as they emerge. Finally, the team discusses the insurance implications of the post-closing process and takes dealmakers through a post-closing analysis of the transaction.</p>
<p>Commenting on the insurance products and risk management solutions available in the market for mergers and acquisitions activity deals, Mr. Gillston said, “Acquirers or sellers may want to consider obtaining retroactive limits of liability in order to bolster the financial protection offered by the target company’s insurance policies. Another insurance consideration is including a loss portfolio transfer (LPT), which is a retroactive insurance program transferring uncertain future payment obligations, related to past known liabilities from discontinued business or current operations to the specialized M&amp;A insurer. In addition, they may consider representations and warranties insurance, designed to indemnify the acquirer when the seller’s representations and warranties prove inaccurate down the line. Finally, tax indemnity insurance is available, which can be used to indemnify the insured for uncertain tax consequences related to the target company, including the tax treatment for the M&amp;A transaction itself.”</p>
<p>Mr. Hazelton discussed the increasingly strict federal environmental regulations and their potential for increased environmental liability exposures in an M&amp;A transaction, “The acquiring company may inherit the target’s pollution exposures. This could mean going back through many decades of operations, including the target company’s previous mergers and acquisitions. Or, a company may find itself straddled with associated retroactive liability as the result of previously unregulated practices. In either case, these successor liabilities challenge even the most thorough due diligence. They present the risk of tremendous financial liabilities and could actually derail the party’s expectations on both sides of the deal.”</p>
<p>Mr. Meyer commented on the most important consideration for executives of a company during an M&amp;A transaction, “Directors and officers of the target company will need to become protected under the acquiring company’s coverage. The acquirer policy is needed to provide coverage for forward-moving acts in their capacity as executives of the acquirer.”</p>
<p>To access the ACE Progress Report referenced in the podcast, please visit: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegroup.com%2Fus-en%2Fnews-room%2Fprogress-reports.aspx&amp;esheet=6816482&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegroup.com%2Fus-en%2Fnews-room%2Fprogress-reports.aspx&amp;index=2&amp;md5=7b098c38d1d28f58e511b4b986b70c8c" target="_blank">http://www.acegroup.com/us-en/news-room/progress-reports.aspx</a>. The material presented in both the podcast and the report is not intended to provide legal or other expert advice. It is presented as information only. Listeners and readers should consult legal counsel or other experts, as applicable, with any questions they may have.</p>
<p>ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard &amp; Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aceusa.com&amp;esheet=6816482&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.aceusa.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=1b9fc8405f02027c36e9f37614e17fb0" target="_blank">www.aceusa.com</a>. The ACE Group is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), a component of the S&amp;P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=6816482&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.acegroup.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=270df2832da4aec19d72e9e60b9675df" target="_blank">www.acegroup.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Speaker Biographies</strong></p>
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<div id="attachment_3847" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/GillstonSeth150x210.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-3847" title="GillstonSeth150x210" src="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/GillstonSeth150x210.png" alt="GillstonSeth150x210  ACE Group Podcast: “M&A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions”" width="150" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Seth Gillston</p></div>
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<p><strong>Seth Gillston</strong> serves as Senior Vice President of ACE Financial Solutions and leads ACE USA’s Merger’s &amp; Acquisitions Industry Practice, which consists of a deal team of specialized product and service experts who concentrate on both private equity groups and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Based in New York City, Seth has more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, and joined ACE Financial Solutions in 2000. Prior to his tenure with ACE, Seth spent five years at American International Group (AIG), serving in a variety of underwriting and marketing positions. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major in Risk Management and Economics from Temple University in Philadelphia.</p>
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<p><strong>William P. Hazelton</strong> is Executive Vice President of ACE Environmental Risk, which is the U.S.-based retail environmental operations of the ACE Group. Based in New York City, Mr. Hazelton has national responsibility for the development, underwriting, and delivery of environmental risk solutions for retail brokers and their clients, from small or mid-sized companies to large multinational firms. In this capacity, Bill is managing a national team of environmental underwriting specialists deployed throughout the U.S.  With more than 20 years of underwriting and claim management experience in the environmental insurance arena, Mr. Hazelton joined ACE USA in 2005. He is a graduate of James Madison University, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both political science and history. He holds a Master of Arts degree in history from Rutgers, the state University of New Jersey. Mr. Hazelton is a frequent presenter at environmental industry and legal conferences, and has published papers on environmental exposures and solutions.</p>
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<p><strong>Scott Meyer</strong> is Executive Vice President of ACE Professional Risk. With more than 20 years of underwriting and risk management experience in the professional lines insurance arena, Mr. Meyer joined ACE USA in 2008. He previously held several senior leadership positions at AIG, most recently serving as President of the Financial Institutions Group, Head of the Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Insurance Group, and as Senior Vice President, leading the company’s Strategic Risk Group. He previously co-founded a Managing General Agent specializing in transactional risk management products. From 1997 to 2000, Scott served as a Director in the Financial Services Group at Aon. He is a graduate of New York University, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.</p>
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	<itunes:subtitle>ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the availability of a new podcast exploring mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) and related insurance considerations. The presentation provides dealmakers with factors to co...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the availability of a new podcast exploring mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) and related insurance considerations. The presentation provides dealmakers with factors to consider in the risk-identification process as they develop a coordinated approach to manage the potential risks and liabilities that can be inherited in a merger, acquisition, or divestiture.

 
“M&amp;A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions.”


In this new ACE podcast, Seth Gillston, Senior Vice President of ACE Financial Solutions, is joined by Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President of ACE Professional Risk, and William P. Hazelton, Executive Vice President, ACE Environmental Risk, as they discuss a report authored by Mr. Gillston, with contributions from ACE product specialists, titled, “M&amp;A Risk Management: Avoiding Pitfalls, Finding Solutions.” Their commentary is part of ACE Progress ReportsSM, a collection of white papers, articles, and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues. (Speaker biographies are below.)

In their podcast discussion, Mr. Gillston, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Hazelton examine mergers and related insurance considerations, by outlining the questions dealmakers might consider prior to closing an M&amp;A transaction to help identify potential liabilities. One area of discussion is environmental and directors’ and officers’ liability and key coverage concerns as they relate to M&amp;A deals. They further comment on the critical functions of mergers and acquisitions and the importance of working with an informed insurance carrier that is equipped to handle unique challenges as they emerge. Finally, the team discusses the insurance implications of the post-closing process and takes dealmakers through a post-closing analysis of the transaction.

Commenting on the insurance products and risk management solutions available in the market for mergers and acquisitions activity deals, Mr. Gillston said, “Acquirers or sellers may want to consider obtaining retroactive limits of liability in order to bolster the financial protection offered by the target company’s insurance policies. Another insurance consideration is including a loss portfolio transfer (LPT), which is a retroactive insurance program transferring uncertain future payment obligations, related to past known liabilities from discontinued business or current operations to the specialized M&amp;A insurer. In addition, they may consider representations and warranties insurance, designed to indemnify the acquirer when the seller’s representations and warranties prove inaccurate down the line. Finally, tax indemnity insurance is available, which can be used to indemnify the insured for uncertain tax consequences related to the target company, including the tax treatment for the M&amp;A transaction itself.”

Mr. Hazelton discussed the increasingly strict federal environmental regulations and their potential for increased environmental liability exposures in an M&amp;A transaction, “The acquiring company may inherit the target’s pollution exposures. This could mean going back through many decades of operations, including the target company’s previous mergers and acquisitions. Or, a company may find itself straddled with associated retroactive liability as the result of previously unregulated practices. In either case, these successor liabilities challenge even the most thorough due diligence. They present the risk of tremendous financial liabilities and could actually derail the party’s expectations on both sides of the deal.”

Mr. Meyer commented on the most important consideration for executives of a company during an M&amp;A transaction, “Directors and officers of the target company will need to become protected under the acquiring company’s coverage. The acquirer policy is needed to provide coverage for forward-moving acts in their capacity as executives of the acquirer.”

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		<title>ACE Group Podcast: Contractors and Consultants at Risk from Increasing Number of New, Rigorous Environmental Laws</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Podcast and White Paper Released from ACE PHILADELPHIA&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Contractors and consultants are more vulnerable now than ever to environmental liabilities, from job site pollution incidents, to hidden dangers of site selection, which can cost hundreds of thousands in fines and legal fees. In addition, contractors and consultants face a growing array of environmental risks and liabilities due to increasingly strict environmental regulations &#8212; according to a white paper and corresponding podcast unveiled today by the ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies. “When a construction project is first considered, environmental concerns need to be addressed through preplanning, and continue as the project progresses, in order to ensure that potential environmental impacts and associated risks are mitigated by taking the necessary steps to manage and lessen those impacts” The white paper is titled, “Contractors and Consultants Face Increasingly Strict Environmental Laws,” and is co-authored by Barbara Deas, President, ACE Westchester Environmental, and William P. Hazelton, Senior Vice President, ACE Environmental Risk, and reveals the risk mitigation measures that contractors and consultants should consider. These include: contractual issues, sub-contractor selection, new and changing environmental regulations, waste disposal, and adequate insurance protection. The authors’ commentary is part of ACE Progress Reports SM [...]]]></description>
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<p>PHILADELPHIA&#8211;(<a href="http://www.businesswire.com/">BUSINESS WIRE</a>)&#8211;Contractors and consultants are more vulnerable now than ever to        environmental liabilities, from job site pollution incidents, to hidden        dangers of site selection, which can cost hundreds of thousands in fines        and legal fees. In addition, contractors and consultants face a growing        array of environmental risks and liabilities due to increasingly strict        environmental regulations &#8212; according to a white paper and        corresponding podcast unveiled today by the ACE Group of insurance and        reinsurance companies.</p>
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<blockquote><p>“When a construction project is first considered, environmental concerns        need to be addressed through preplanning, and continue as the project        progresses, in order to ensure that potential environmental impacts and        associated risks are mitigated by taking the necessary steps to manage        and lessen those impacts”</p></blockquote>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 155px"><img title="Barbara Deas" src="http://www.riskandinsurance.com/userimages/BarbaraDeas.jpg" alt="BarbaraDeas ACE Group Podcast: Contractors and Consultants at Risk from Increasing Number of New, Rigorous Environmental Laws" width="145" height="170" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Barbara Deas</p></div>
<p>The white paper is titled, “Contractors and Consultants Face        Increasingly Strict Environmental Laws,” and is co-authored by Barbara        Deas, President, ACE Westchester Environmental, and William P. Hazelton,        Senior Vice President, ACE Environmental Risk, and reveals the risk        mitigation measures that contractors and consultants should consider.        These include: contractual issues, sub-contractor selection, new and        changing environmental regulations, waste disposal, and adequate        insurance protection. The authors’ commentary is part of ACE Progress        Reports<sup> SM </sup>a collection of white papers, articles, and        executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues.</p>
<p>The white paper highlights where such coverage is crucial to project        operations, ranging from the abatement of asbestos, lead and mold, to        excavating or treating contaminants. ACE has also found that restoration        work, installing or removing storage tanks or pipelines, as well as        building or operating landfills, recycling facilities, water treatment        plants, and hazardous waste facilities, all pose serious but often        unrecognized potential liabilities.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 155px"><img title="Bill Hazelton" src="http://www.riskandinsurance.com/userimages/BillHazelton.jpg" alt="BillHazelton ACE Group Podcast: Contractors and Consultants at Risk from Increasing Number of New, Rigorous Environmental Laws" width="145" height="170" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Bill Hazelton</p></div>
<p>“When a construction project is first considered, environmental concerns        need to be addressed through preplanning, and continue as the project        progresses, in order to ensure that potential environmental impacts and        associated risks are mitigated by taking the necessary steps to manage        and lessen those impacts,” said Mr. Hazelton. “In the current regulatory        atmosphere, contractors and consultants that ignore environmental        concerns can put their businesses at risk for costly judgments,        settlements, legal fees and fines.”</p>
<p>With the sharp decline of the housing market within recent years, the        focus on the construction industry has shifted from mixed-use commercial        and residential work, to government-funded infrastructure projects. As a        result, contractors who may have specialized in one area such as real        estate now need to learn new rules and regulations, as they compete for        business in new areas such as road and public building projects. This        increase in government job opportunities has continued to influence the        need for environmental insurance products, as federal, state, and        municipal governments now often require contractors of all types to        carry pollution liability coverage; most are not eligible to bid or win        projects without it.</p>
<p>“As a result of the greater public awareness and federal requirements,        contractors and consultants must re-evaluate their exposures to        eliminate coverage gaps before starting new projects” said Ms. Deas.        “Risk protection for this group is changing along with client        expectations and regulations, allowing them to become more aware of        issues and adequately protect their businesses. As they take on new        types of construction projects given the economic shift, the issue of        protection becomes even more important. Different types of projects have        different environmental concerns, making flexibility and awareness key.”</p>
<p>The white paper and related podcast explain the challenges and issues        that are most often faced by this audience. Regulatory obstacles include        air quality, soil contamination, emissions, and toxic run-off into water        supplies, as well as site issues such as known and unknown pollutants.        As these issues change, contractors and consultants must stay abreast of        laws to remain compliant. They also highlight the need for environmental        and non-environmental contractors and consultants to carry pollution        liability coverage as a condition of bidding on and winning projects.        Both are available on <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aceusa.com&amp;esheet=6583533&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.aceusa.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e25ecd315751c9ca1558b7fb4b61ffeb" target="_blank">www.aceusa.com</a> and <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acewestchester.com&amp;esheet=6583533&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.acewestchester.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=4568bf270bfbbd2d03823f50932e30bc" target="_blank">www.acewestchester.com</a>.</p>
<p>To access the report, please visit: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aceusa.com%2FNews%2FPages%2FACEProgressReports.aspx&amp;esheet=6583533&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.aceusa.com%2FNews%2FPages%2FACEProgressReports.aspx&amp;index=3&amp;md5=21a11461b990b4a4e998daecdb7f1e62" target="_blank">www.aceusa.com/News/Pages/ACEProgressReports.aspx</a>.        The podcast is available at <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aceusa.com%2FNews%2FPages%2FPodcasts.aspx&amp;esheet=6583533&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.aceusa.com%2FNews%2FPages%2FPodcasts.aspx&amp;index=4&amp;md5=5236ca2cf95f0d8e3159c27425c988ea" target="_blank">www.aceusa.com/News/Pages/Podcasts.aspx</a>, or use the player below.        The material presented in the report and related podcast is not intended        to provide legal or other expert advice. It is presented as information        only. Readers should consult legal counsel or other experts, as        applicable, with any questions they may have.</p>

<p><em>ACE Environmental Risk is part of ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail        operating division of the ACE Group. ACE Westchester Environmental is        part of ACE Westchester, the U.S.-based wholesale-focused operation of        the ACE Group. Celebrating 25 years of insuring progress, the ACE Group        is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group        of clients.</em> <em>Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), a component of the        S&amp;P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide        basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries.</em> <em>Additional        information can be found at: </em><a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=6583533&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.acegroup.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=2d38d98561f41a72d0c2fcd5dd93fe0e" target="_blank"><em>www.acegroup.com</em></a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the launch of a new audio podcast: “Financial Crisis: Bankruptcy Implications for D&#38;O Insurance.” To access the podcast (approximately 15 minutes in length), please visit: www.aceusa.com/News/Pages/Podcasts.aspx, or use the player at the bottom of this post. This podcast is part of the ACE Progress Reports™ initiative &#8212; a collection of white papers, thought leadership, articles and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues. Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, and Carol Zacharias, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, North America, ACE Group, examine the implications of bankruptcy for directors and officers. The podcast highlights directors’ and officers’ liability and coverage concerns, and offers guidance on how to maximize quality insurance protection. “The number and scope of corporate bankruptcy filings, regulatory seizures of financially troubled banks, and litigation arising out of those filings and seizures underscores the critical importance of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance,” said Ms. Zacharias. Mr. Meyer and Ms. Zacharias address the impact of the global recession, which, spawned by the subprime mortgage and credit crisis in the United States, has fostered a steep rise in the number of business [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_2418" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 143px"><a href="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MeyerScott.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2418 " title="MeyerScott" src="http://www.lubetkin.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MeyerScott.jpg" alt="MeyerScott New Podcast from ACE USA: Bankruptcy and Its Liability Implications for Directors & Officers" width="133" height="160" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Scott Meyer</p></div>
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<p>PHILADELPHIA&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the launch of a new audio podcast: “Financial Crisis: Bankruptcy Implications for D&amp;O Insurance.” To access the podcast (approximately 15 minutes in length), please visit: <a href="http://www.aceusa.com/News/Pages/Podcasts.aspx" target="_blank">www.aceusa.com/News/Pages/Podcasts.aspx</a>, or use the player at the bottom of this post.</p>
<p>This podcast is part of the ACE Progress Reports™ initiative &#8212; a collection of white papers, thought leadership, articles and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues.</p>
<p><span id="more-2415"></span>Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, and Carol Zacharias, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, North America, ACE Group, examine the implications of bankruptcy for directors and officers. The podcast highlights directors’ and officers’ liability and coverage concerns, and offers guidance on how to maximize quality insurance protection.</p>
<p>“The number and scope of corporate bankruptcy filings, regulatory seizures of financially troubled banks, and litigation arising out of those filings and seizures underscores the critical importance of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance,” said Ms. Zacharias.</p>
<p>Mr. Meyer and Ms. Zacharias address the impact of the global recession, which, spawned by the subprime mortgage and credit crisis in the United States, has fostered a steep rise in the number of business bankruptcy filings. They also discuss indemnification and litigation uncertainty, and insurance and risk management considerations.</p>
<p>“More than any other cause of litigation against corporate officers and directors, bankruptcy poses the greatest threat of personal financial risks, along with the most complicated coverage issues,” said Mr. Meyer. “When banks fail, the odds are much higher for a D&amp;O lawsuit than when non-banks fail. With financial institutions in the crosshairs right now, especially because of the recession, regulatory pressure has increased.”</p>
<p>Staffed by a team of innovative underwriters, ACE Professional Risk is the operating unit within ACE USA, which distributes management liability, professional liability and surety products through retail brokers through the U.S. and Canada. For more information about ACE Professional Risk and its range of products and services, please visit: <a href="http://www.aceusa.com/" target="_blank">www.aceusa.com</a>.</p>
<p>ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard &amp; Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.aceusa.com. Celebrating 25 years of insuring progress, the ACE Group is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), a component of the S&amp;P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: <a href="http://www.acegroup.com/" target="_blank">www.acegroup.com</a>.</p>

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	<itunes:subtitle>PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the launch of a new audio podcast: “Financial Crisis: Bankruptcy Implications for D&amp;O Insurance.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the launch of a new audio podcast: “Financial Crisis: Bankruptcy Implications for D&amp;O Insurance.” To access the podcast (approximately 15 minutes in length), please visit: www.aceusa.com/News/Pages/Podcasts.aspx, or use the player at the bottom of this post.

This podcast is part of the ACE Progress Reports™ initiative -- a collection of white papers, thought leadership, articles and executive reports on current and emerging risk management issues.

Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, and Carol Zacharias, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, North America, ACE Group, examine the implications of bankruptcy for directors and officers. The podcast highlights directors’ and officers’ liability and coverage concerns, and offers guidance on how to maximize quality insurance protection.

“The number and scope of corporate bankruptcy filings, regulatory seizures of financially troubled banks, and litigation arising out of those filings and seizures underscores the critical importance of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance,” said Ms. Zacharias.

Mr. Meyer and Ms. Zacharias address the impact of the global recession, which, spawned by the subprime mortgage and credit crisis in the United States, has fostered a steep rise in the number of business bankruptcy filings. They also discuss indemnification and litigation uncertainty, and insurance and risk management considerations.

“More than any other cause of litigation against corporate officers and directors, bankruptcy poses the greatest threat of personal financial risks, along with the most complicated coverage issues,” said Mr. Meyer. “When banks fail, the odds are much higher for a D&amp;O lawsuit than when non-banks fail. With financial institutions in the crosshairs right now, especially because of the recession, regulatory pressure has increased.”

Staffed by a team of innovative underwriters, ACE Professional Risk is the operating unit within ACE USA, which distributes management liability, professional liability and surety products through retail brokers through the U.S. and Canada. For more information about ACE Professional Risk and its range of products and services, please visit: www.aceusa.com.

ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard &amp; Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.aceusa.com. Celebrating 25 years of insuring progress, the ACE Group is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), a component of the S&amp;P 500 stock index, the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: www.acegroup.com.



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		<description><![CDATA[One of the photographs we made of ACE Group&#8217;s Philadelphia headquarters building was used to illustrate an interview reported by PhillyDeals columnist Joe DiStefano in today&#8217;s Philadelphia Inquirer. We have a long track record of creating dramatic, effective photographs for corporate and editorial clients. Keep us in mind for your photography needs!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 288px"><a href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100915_PhillyDeals__Ace_CEO_knows_how_not_to_wreck_an_insurance_company.html?nlid=3229314"><img title="ACE Group Philadelphia Headquarters" src="http://media.philly.com/images/20100915_inq_phillydeal15-b.JPG" alt=" Photojournalism: ACE Group image in Philadelphia Inquirer" width="278" height="410" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">ACE Group Philadelphia Headquarters. The building, at 436 Walnut Street, is the first existing building in Philadelphia retrofitted to meet the LEED Silver criteria for sustainable construction.</p></div>
<p>One of the photographs we made of ACE Group&#8217;s Philadelphia headquarters building was used to illustrate <a href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100915_PhillyDeals__Ace_CEO_knows_how_not_to_wreck_an_insurance_company.html?nlid=3229314" target="_blank">an interview</a> reported by PhillyDeals columnist Joe DiStefano in today&#8217;s <em>Philadelphia Inquirer.<span id="more-1838"></span><br />
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		<title>ACE Group CyberPrivacy Podcast #2: Preparing for the Inevitable Data Breach</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ACE Group is pleased to offer the second of two podcasts on CyberPrivacy. In this program, “Preparing for the Inevitable Data Breach – How to response when sensitive customer data is breached, stolen, or compromised,” a panel of experts discusses the issues surrounding protection of digital data. Panelists are: Toby Merrill, Assistant Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, ACE USA John Mullen, Attorney, Nelson, Levine, DeLuca &#38; Horst Mark Greisiger, NetDiligence Moderator for the program is Richard Tallo, Senior Vice President, ACE North America Marketing &#38; Communications, ACE USA Download the Podcast here. (17.0 mb stereo MP3 file, 13:37 duration). Listen to the podcast here: http://www.lubetkin.net/audio/player.swf Subscribe to the RSS feed for the ACE Group podcast series. Apple iPod owners, subscribe to the ACE Group podcast series in the Apple iTunes Music Store. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited, the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at www.acelimited.com and www.aceprivateriskservices.com. &#160; Keywords: identity theft, data security, digital, liability, cybersecurity, network, ace-ina, insurance, risk, podcast, lubetkin, cherry hill, philadelphia, theft, fraud, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:small;">ACE Group is pleased to offer the second of two podcasts on CyberPrivacy. In this program, “Preparing for the Inevitable Data Breach – How to response when sensitive customer data is breached, stolen, or compromised,” a panel of experts discusses the issues surrounding protection of digital data. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:small;">Panelists are:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:small;">Toby Merrill, Assistant Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, ACE USA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:small;">John Mullen, Attorney, Nelson, Levine, DeLuca &amp; Horst </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:small;">Mark Greisiger, NetDiligence </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:small;">Moderator for the program is Richard Tallo, Senior Vice President, ACE North America Marketing &amp; Communications, ACE USA</span></p>
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<p>The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited, the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at <a href="http://www.acelimited.com">www.acelimited.com</a> and <a href="http://www.aceprivateriskservices.com">www.aceprivateriskservices.com</a>.</p>
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	<itunes:subtitle>ACE Group is pleased to offer the second of two podcasts on CyberPrivacy. In this program, “Preparing for the Inevitable Data Breach – How to response when sensitive customer data is breached, stolen, or compromised,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>ACE Group is pleased to offer the second of two podcasts on CyberPrivacy. In this program, “Preparing for the Inevitable Data Breach – How to response when sensitive customer data is breached, stolen, or compromised,” a panel of experts discusses the issues surrounding protection of digital data. 

Panelists are:

	Toby Merrill, Assistant Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, ACE USA
	John Mullen, Attorney, Nelson, Levine, DeLuca &amp; Horst 
	Mark Greisiger, NetDiligence 

Moderator for the program is Richard Tallo, Senior Vice President, ACE North America Marketing &amp; Communications, ACE USA

 Download the Podcast here. (17.0 mb stereo MP3 file, 13:37 duration).

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The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited, the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at www.acelimited.com and www.aceprivateriskservices.com.

 

Keywords: identity theft, data security, digital, liability, cybersecurity, network, ace-ina, insurance, risk, podcast, lubetkin, cherry hill, philadelphia, theft, fraud, security, Tallo, Greisiger, merrill, mullen

 

 

 

 
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		<title>PHOTOS AVAILABLE: ACE Group of Insurance Companies Brings 130 Jobs to New Jersey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEWS MEDIA MAY CONTACT: Steve Lubetkin, +1-856-751-5491 steve@lubetkin.net PHOTO EDITORS: Photographs of the opening ceremony for ACE Group&#8217;s new Risk Services office in Jersey City are available for your use. ACE Group of Insurance Companies Brings 130 Jobs to New Jersey Link above goes to official press release from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. We produced photos of the event for ACE Group, which are accessible at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lubetkin/sets/72157623716000471/. You can also see a slideshow of the images in the player below. All the photos are fully captioned in the IPTC metadata fields and licensed by ACE Group for use by the news media for the next 60 days at no additional cost. After expiration of the 60 day period, news media may license the photos directly from us. All photos are Copyright ©Steven L. Lubetkin. All rights reserved.]]></description>
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<div>PHOTO EDITORS: Photographs of the opening ceremony for ACE Group&#8217;s new Risk Services office in Jersey City are available for your use.</div>
<p><a href="http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/pressreleases/pr100412.htm">ACE Group of Insurance Companies Brings 130 Jobs to New Jersey</a></p>
<div>Link above goes to official press release from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. We produced photos of the event for ACE Group, which are accessible at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lubetkin/sets/72157623716000471/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/lubetkin/sets/72157623716000471/</a>. You can also see a slideshow of the images in the player below.</div>
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		<title>ACE Professional Risk Podcast #8: Important International Developments in Executive Liability</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, is pleased to offer episode #8 of the ACE Professional Risk podcast, an occasional series of audio “podcasts,” or Internet-distributed audio programs, discussing selected risk management topics. &#160; In this podcast, Carol Zacharias, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, ACE North America, and  Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, discuss important international developments in executive liability. Listen to the podcast here: http://www.lubetkin.net/audio/player.swf &#160; Download the Podcast here. (17.9 mb stereo MP3 file, 16:05 duration). Staffed by a team of innovative underwriters, ACE Professional Risk is the operating unit within ACE USA, which distributes management liability, professional liability and surety products through retail brokers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information about ACE Professional Risk and its range of products and services, please visit: www.aceprofessionalrisk.com. The above is only a summary; please see actual policies for terms and conditions. &#160; # # # ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard &#38; Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, is pleased to offer episode #8 of the ACE Professional Risk podcast, an occasional series of audio “podcasts,” or Internet-distributed audio programs, discussing selected risk management topics.</span> </span></p>
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<img title="Carol Zacharias" src="http://www.lubetkin.net/images/ZachariasCarol.gif" alt="ZachariasCarol ACE Professional Risk Podcast #8: Important International Developments in Executive Liability" width="158" height="237" align="left" /></span></p>
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<p>In this podcast, Carol Zacharias, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, ACE North America, and  Scott Meyer, Executive Vice President, ACE Professional Risk, discuss important international developments in executive liability.</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.lubetkin.net/images/podcastIcon.gif" border="0" alt="podcastIcon ACE Professional Risk Podcast #8: Important International Developments in Executive Liability"  title="ACE Professional Risk Podcast #8: Important International Developments in Executive Liability" /> Download the Podcast <a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/lubetkin/ACE-ProfRisk8.mp3">here</a>. (17.9 mb stereo MP3 file, 16:05 duration).</p>
<p>Staffed by a team of innovative underwriters, ACE Professional Risk is the operating unit within ACE USA, which distributes management liability, professional liability and surety products through retail brokers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information about ACE Professional Risk and its range of products and services, please visit: <a href="http://www.aceprofessionalrisk.com" target="_blank">www.aceprofessionalrisk.com</a>. The above is only a summary; please see actual policies for terms and conditions.</p>
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<p>ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard &amp; Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.</p>
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		<title>ACE Building in Philadelphia Earns ‘Green’ Designation; Becomes Only LEED®-Certified Existing Building in the City</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;The ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies today announced that its building at 436 Walnut Street in Philadelphia has earned the Leadership in Energy &#38; Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The building, located near Independence Hall in the city’s Historic District, is the only LEED-certified existing building in Philadelphia. The 350,000-square-foot structure houses 900 employees and serves as ACE’s North American regional headquarters. “We have made a substantial commitment to reduce our global carbon footprint, and that includes our operations here in Philadelphia,” said Brian Dowd, ACE Limited Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance-North America. “Implementing the steps to earn this certification in one of our largest facilities represents a major accomplishment in our environmental mission.” Watch a video news wrapper about the LEED building here. &#160; The ACE facility achieved LEED-EB (Existing Building) certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, and other sustainable strategies. LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, employees and the community. “ACE’s LEED certification in Philadelphia demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO &#38; [...]]]></description>
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<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(<a href="http://www.businesswire.com/">BUSINESS WIRE</a>)&#8211;<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2FAceLimitedRoot%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=The+ACE+Group&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fc06040b2ee6c764225aceb6a449d828">The ACE Group</a> of insurance and reinsurance companies today announced that its building at 436 Walnut Street in Philadelphia has earned the Leadership in Energy &amp; Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification from the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usgbc.org%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=U.S.+Green+Building+Council&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9fc8e7ba20882083ac09a868fc2f844a">U.S. Green Building Council</a> (USGBC). The building, located near Independence Hall in the city’s Historic District, is the only <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usgbc.org%2FDisplayPage.aspx%3FCategoryID%3D19&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=LEED&amp;index=3&amp;md5=368c2dcb2e8929dc9f27876309c9e964">LEED</a>-certified existing building in Philadelphia. The 350,000-square-foot structure houses 900 employees and serves as ACE’s North American regional headquarters.</p>
<p>“We have made a substantial commitment to reduce our global carbon footprint, and that includes our operations here in Philadelphia,” said <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2FAceLimitedRoot%2FAbout%2BACE%2FExecutive%2BTeam%2FBrian%2BDowd.htm&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Brian+Dowd&amp;index=4&amp;md5=f0bec4e058a4910827c02b5c0d44e832">Brian Dowd</a>, ACE Limited Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance-North America. “Implementing the steps to earn this certification in one of our largest facilities represents a major accomplishment in our <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2FNR%2Frdonlyres%2F06F83585-0CA6-432B-8413-FF921C05D5DB%2F0%2FEnvironmentalReport.pdf&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=environmental+mission&amp;index=5&amp;md5=4f289f4f7f6364f6c7c76d28c9216f04">environmental mission</a>.”</p>
<p>Watch a video news wrapper about the LEED building here.</p>
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<p>The ACE facility achieved LEED-EB (Existing Building) certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, and other sustainable strategies. LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, employees and the community.</p>
<p>“ACE’s LEED certification in Philadelphia demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usgbc.org%2FDisplayPage.aspx%3FCMSPageID%3D61%26%23sfedrizzi&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Rick+Fedrizzi&amp;index=6&amp;md5=07734b33d1a674e00ba325fb6622790b">Rick Fedrizzi</a>, President, CEO &amp; Founding Chair, USGBC. “The urgency of USGBC’s mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and ACE serves as a prime example of just how much we can accomplish.”</p>
<p>The certification recognized several ACE achievements with the building in key criteria areas. Examples include:</p>
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<li>With an Energy Star score of 74, the building uses 20% less energy than buildings of equal size in the Philadelphia region. Through further energy reducing projects being implemented this year, such as installation of new energy efficient boilers, the company expects to reduce its energy consumption even further over time.</li>
<li>90% of all electronic products (computers, printers, cell phones, televisions, etc.) purchased for the facility are Energy Star certified.</li>
<li>57%, by weight, of all waste leaving the building is recycled.</li>
<li>25% of ACE employees commute to the office utilizing alternative transportation, including rail, bus, walking and bicycling.</li>
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<p>In addition to its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of its operations globally, ACE offers insurance products and risk management services to help commercial customers meet environmental and climate-related challenges. The ACE Green Website (<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegreen.com%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.acegreen.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=ec4c7100856fd75bf9ecb4bb851ea01e">www.acegreen.com</a>) highlights the full range of insurance products and services ACE offers around the world to help clients manage their environmental and sustainable business development risks. Through its third-party administrator, ESIS, ACE also provides environmental engineering and consulting services to clients, including a LEED consulting practice area.</p>
<p>The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building certification system is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. The LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System helps building owners and operators measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.</p>
<p>The ACE Group is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.acelimited.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=b21ca5f72bfdc5bac1cc4059b6801a67">www.acelimited.com</a></p>
<p>NOTE TO EDITORS: An event marking the LEED designation will be held in the lobby of ACE’s 436 Walnut Street building in Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Additional details will be provided in a separate media advisory.</p>
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<h4>Contacts</h4>
<p>The ACE Group<br />
Stephen Wasdick, 212-827-4444<br />
<a href="mailto:stephen.wasdick@acegroup.com">stephen.wasdick@acegroup.com</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note: The video in this release was produced by Professional Podcasts LLC of Cherry Hill. NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;The ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies today announced that its building at 436 Walnut Street in Philadelphia has earned the Leadership in Energy &#38; Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The building, located near Independence Hall in the city’s Historic District, is the only LEED-certified existing building in Philadelphia. The 350,000-square-foot structure houses 900 employees and serves as ACE’s North American regional headquarters. “We have made a substantial commitment to reduce our global carbon footprint, and that includes our operations here in Philadelphia,” said Brian Dowd, ACE Limited Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance-North America. “Implementing the steps to earn this certification in one of our largest facilities represents a major accomplishment in our environmental mission.” Watch a video news wrapper about the LEED building here. The ACE facility achieved LEED-EB (Existing Building) certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, and other sustainable strategies. LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, employees and the community. “ACE’s LEED [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Note: The video in this release was produced by Professional Podcasts LLC of Cherry Hill.</span></h3>
<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(<a href="http://www.businesswire.com/">BUSINESS WIRE</a>)&#8211;<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2FAceLimitedRoot%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=The+ACE+Group&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fc06040b2ee6c764225aceb6a449d828">The ACE Group</a> of insurance and reinsurance companies today announced that its building at 436 Walnut Street in Philadelphia has earned the Leadership in Energy &amp; Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification from the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usgbc.org%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=U.S.+Green+Building+Council&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9fc8e7ba20882083ac09a868fc2f844a">U.S. Green Building Council</a> (USGBC). The building, located near Independence Hall in the city’s Historic District, is the only <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usgbc.org%2FDisplayPage.aspx%3FCategoryID%3D19&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=LEED&amp;index=3&amp;md5=368c2dcb2e8929dc9f27876309c9e964">LEED</a>-certified existing building in Philadelphia. The 350,000-square-foot structure houses 900 employees and serves as ACE’s North American regional headquarters.</p>
<p>“We have made a substantial commitment to reduce our global carbon footprint, and that includes our operations here in Philadelphia,” said <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2FAceLimitedRoot%2FAbout%2BACE%2FExecutive%2BTeam%2FBrian%2BDowd.htm&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Brian+Dowd&amp;index=4&amp;md5=f0bec4e058a4910827c02b5c0d44e832">Brian Dowd</a>, ACE Limited Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance-North America. “Implementing the steps to earn this certification in one of our largest facilities represents a major accomplishment in our <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2FNR%2Frdonlyres%2F06F83585-0CA6-432B-8413-FF921C05D5DB%2F0%2FEnvironmentalReport.pdf&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=environmental+mission&amp;index=5&amp;md5=4f289f4f7f6364f6c7c76d28c9216f04">environmental mission</a>.”</p>
<p>Watch a video news wrapper about the LEED building here.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lubetkin.net/2009/12/02/ace-building-in-philadelphia-earns-%e2%80%98green%e2%80%99-designation-becomes-only-leed%c2%ae-certified-existing-building-in-the-city/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
<p>The ACE facility achieved LEED-EB (Existing Building) certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, and other sustainable strategies. LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, employees and the community.</p>
<p>“ACE’s LEED certification in Philadelphia demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usgbc.org%2FDisplayPage.aspx%3FCMSPageID%3D61%26%23sfedrizzi&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Rick+Fedrizzi&amp;index=6&amp;md5=07734b33d1a674e00ba325fb6622790b">Rick Fedrizzi</a>, President, CEO &amp; Founding Chair, USGBC. “The urgency of USGBC’s mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and ACE serves as a prime example of just how much we can accomplish.”</p>
<p>The certification recognized several ACE achievements with the building in key criteria areas. Examples include:</p>
<ul>
<li>With an Energy Star score of 74, the building uses 20% less energy than buildings of equal size in the Philadelphia region. Through further energy reducing projects being implemented this year, such as installation of new energy efficient boilers, the company expects to reduce its energy consumption even further over time.</li>
<li>90% of all electronic products (computers, printers, cell phones, televisions, etc.) purchased for the facility are Energy Star certified.</li>
<li>57%, by weight, of all waste leaving the building is recycled.</li>
<li>25% of ACE employees commute to the office utilizing alternative transportation, including rail, bus, walking and bicycling.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of its operations globally, ACE offers insurance products and risk management services to help commercial customers meet environmental and climate-related challenges. The ACE Green Website (<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acegreen.com%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.acegreen.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=ec4c7100856fd75bf9ecb4bb851ea01e">www.acegreen.com</a>) highlights the full range of insurance products and services ACE offers around the world to help clients manage their environmental and sustainable business development risks. Through its third-party administrator, ESIS, ACE also provides environmental engineering and consulting services to clients, including a LEED consulting practice area.</p>
<p>The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building certification system is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. The LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System helps building owners and operators measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.</p>
<p>The ACE Group is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE), the ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acelimited.com%2F&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.acelimited.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=b21ca5f72bfdc5bac1cc4059b6801a67">www.acelimited.com</a></p>
<p>NOTE TO EDITORS: An event marking the LEED designation will be held in the lobby of ACE’s 436 Walnut Street building in Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Additional details will be provided in a separate media advisory.</p>
<p>Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;div=ljfijhhcfa&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.businesswire.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmmg.cgi%3Feid%3D6111472%26lang%3Den&amp;esheet=6111472&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.businesswire.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmmg.cgi%3Feid%3D6111472%26lang%3Den&amp;index=9&amp;md5=771c665d825dcaaf1dc3985ecb7cb36b">http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6111472〈=en</a></p>
<h4>Contacts</h4>
<p>The ACE Group<br />
Stephen Wasdick, 212-827-4444<br />
<a href="mailto:stephen.wasdick@acegroup.com">stephen.wasdick@acegroup.com</a></p>
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