ACE Global Markets Political Risk Podcast #1

ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, is pleased to offer Episode #1 of the "Ace Global Markets Political Risk Podcast." Increasing political unrest in emerging markets around the world is making it more important than ever for risk managers to conduct a thorough assessment of political risks when considering significant investments in these markets. In this program, we chat with Frederik Murer, Vice President and Manager, North America, ACE Global Markets Political Risk and Credit. Fredrik started his career in Political Risk and Trade Credit in 1993 as a senior underwriter with the American International Group (AIG) in AIG's New York and Chicago offices. He was also a Senior Underwriter and Vice President in charge of Political Risk in North America for Chubb & Son, and in 2001 became Executive Political Risk Underwriter and Vice President for UK and Continental Europe for Chubb Insurance Company of Europe, based in London. Before joining ACE in 2004, he worked for Zurich Emerging Markets Solutions (ZEMS) in London as a Senior Underwriter. Fredrik holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Download the Podcast here. ( 28.8 mb stereo MP3 file, 21:00 duration). # # # 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 & 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. Keywords: political risk, sovereign,government,emerging market,insurance,risk,podcast,lubetkin,cherry hill,philadelphia,murer,ace-ina