Excess casualty limits doubled

Bermuda-based Allied World Assurance Company ( AWAC) has doubled the limit for its qualifying renewals and prospective insureds from US$25mn to US$50mn. AWAC offers excess casualty clients flexible layering opportunities, and focuses on placements for moderate to high hazard risks. The company adds that it provides capacity to a number of difficult industry classes, including energy, chemical, transportation, pharmaceutical, medical devices and public entity businesses.