ACE USA Names Bruce Eisler SVP of Professional Liability.

Business Editors

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000

ACE USA, the U.S. operations of ACE Limited (NYSE: ACL), has named Bruce M. Eisler senior vice president of Professional Liability. Eisler has 12 years' experience in the professional liability business and will be responsible for managing individual Errors & Omissions accounts for companies specializing in media, real estate, consulting, and numerous other classes of professional liability including architects and engineers.

He will also oversee medical and non-medical professional liability programs.

"I am pleased to have Bruce join our management team," said Elaine Trischetta, executive vice president of Professional Risk Services. "He is a seasoned professional and his years of experience in the professional liability area will enhance this key growth area of our business."

Eisler joins ACE USA from Reliance National, where he served most recently as senior vice president of Professional Liability. In that role, he was responsible for underwriting various classes of professional liability including architects and engineers, and was also responsible for the integrated management of professional liability claims.

During his nine-year tenure, he served in various key management positions, including first vice president and managing vice president of Professional Liability. Eisler's responsibilities covered areas such as premium production, policy drafting, marketing, as well as product development, loss prevention and risk management services.

Prior to Reliance, he served as professional liability claims counsel for CIGNA Property & Casualty (1989-91) and American International Group (AIG), where he began his insurance career.

"Working for a premier carrier with industry recognition like ACE USA is a wonderful career opportunity," said Eisler. "Not only is ACE USA a respected name in the business, but it also has a strong commitment to recruiting top-rate talent. Being surrounded by such aptitude is inspiring, motivational and like no other philosophy I've seen in the business."

Eisler is a graduate of Rutgers University (B.S., Management Science) and Seton Hall University (J.D., Law) and is a frequent speaker, panelist and author on professional liability insurance.

ACE USA, headquartered in Philadelphia, is the U.S. operations of ACE INA Holdings,Inc., a U.S.-based unit of ACE Limited (NYSE: ACL). On July 2, 1999, ACE Limited completed the acquisition of the property and casualty insurance business of CIGNA Corporation. Insurance products and services are sold by operating subsidiaries.

The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world. Additional information can be found at: www.ace-ina.com.