IRONSHORE INC.

IRONSHORE INC.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRONSHORE INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS
DAVID R. FREDIANI AS PRESIDENT
Hamilton, Bermuda, September 19, 2012 – Ironshore Inc. announced that David R. Frediani
has been appointed President, Ironshore International. Mr. Frediani will work with Ironshore regional
executives and international underwriters to build upon Ironshore International’s presence within
specialty business lines, including expansion plans in Latin America and other regions. He also will
manage the daily operations of Ironshore International’s platforms in North America, including Ironshore
International, Ironshore Canada, Marine Re and other new initiatives. He will report to Mark Wheeler,
Chief Executive Officer of Ironshore International.
Mr. Frediani served for more than 30 years with Marsh & McLennan Companies, of which 24
years were dedicated to international responsibilities in Latin America, Asia, Continental Europe, and the
U.K. He has held various positions in global strategic oversight, client relationship management,
business development, and marketing. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of International
and Client Development for Marsh & McLennan Companies, based in New York. Previously, he was a
Managing Director of Marsh Inc. for Europe, Middle East and Africa and also served as a member of the
firm’s European Board and Executive Committee.
“David’s career expertise in providing insurance solutions to international risks reflects his indepth knowledge and firsthand experience in identifying and building relationships within the global
insurance industry,” said Kevin H. Kelley, Chief Executive Officer of Ironshore. “He will be actively
engaged in offering strategic analysis and executive leadership for driving the development of innovative
product offerings to expand Ironshore International’s distribution of products and services to new and
existing markets.”
Ironshore International underwrites select specialty lines of business throughout its increasing
global platform with offices in the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia and Asia. Ironshore International
products offered to U.S. markets encompass Terrorism, Political Risk, Specie and Fine Art, High Value
Cargo, and Commercial Crime coverages, among others.
About Ironshore
Ironshore provides broker-sourced specialty property and casualty insurance coverages for
varying risks on a global basis through its multiple international platforms. The Ironshore group of
companies is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M.Best with a Financial Size Category of Class XIII. Ironshore’s
Pembroke Syndicate 4000 operates within Lloyd’s where the market rating is A (Excellent) by A.M. Best
and A+ (Strong) from both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. For more information, please visit:
www.ironshore.com
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