Allied World makes changes to executive management team

ZUG, Switzerland—Allied World Assurance Company Holdings A.G. has announced changes to its executive management team.

David Bell, chief operating officer, will leave effective May 1 to pursue other interests in Montana.

John J. McElroy, previously the president-professional lines for Allied World U.S., has been appointed as the new chief operating officer. He is based in New York.

Wesley D. Dupont oversees the company’s global claims and human resources functions, a responsibility traditionally belonging to the chief operating officer. He will continue as executive vp, general counsel and corporate secretary. He is based in New York.

John Bender has assumed responsibility of Allied World’s global reinsurance operations and will continue to act under the title of president and chief operating officer. He is based in New York.