PEMBROKE, Bermuda, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allied World Assurance Company (U.S.) Inc., a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today announced the launch of Executive Forcefield(TM), their Side 'A' Directors & Officers Excess and Lead Difference-in-Conditions (DIC) product.

This new product highlights Allied World's ongoing commitment to providing its producing partners and clients with comprehensive, tailored products. The policy offers a number of enhanced features including a broad definition of loss and an expanded definition of claim. Allied World's Executive ForceField(TM) fills the void created when D&O insurance coverage and broad corporate indemnification provisions are not enough.

Gordon Knight, President of Allied World U.S., commented, 'Directors and officers want to be sure they have thorough coverage and that the carrier providing the coverage is financially sound. Executive ForceField(TM), along with our financial stability and A.M. Best A (Excellent) rating, is our solution for this market. Innovation is a driving force within Allied World and it is consistent with that spirit that we introduce this unique coverage to our broker and client partners.'

Tom Kennedy, Senior Vice President, Professional Lines, explains: 'In today's challenging economic times, this coverage is even more critical for protecting the personal assets of directors and officers.