8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2008
ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, LTD
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Bermuda
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001-32938
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98-0481737 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation)
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Identification No.) |
27 Richmond Road
Pembroke HM 08, Bermuda
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (441) 278-5400
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under
the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 8, 2008, Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd issued a press release reporting
its first quarter 2008 results and the availability of its first quarter financial supplement.
The press release and the financial supplement are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit
99.2, respectively. The information hereunder is not deemed to be filed for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), is not
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and is not incorporated by reference into any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press release, dated May 8, 2008, reporting first quarter results for 2008. |
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99.2
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First Quarter 2008 Financial Supplement. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
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ALLIED WORLD ASSURANCE COMPANY HOLDINGS, LTD
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Dated: May 8, 2008 |
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/s/ Joan H. Dillard
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Name: Joan H. Dillard |
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Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press release, dated May 8, 2008, reporting first quarter results for 2008. |
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99.2
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First Quarter 2008 Financial Supplement. |
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