Allied World introduces new chief operating officer

Senior executive to oversee the company's day-to-day operational functions

Allied World introduces new chief operating officer

Insurance News

By Duffie Osental

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, a subsidiary of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, has appointed Wes Dupont as chief operating officer (COO) of Allied World Group.

In his new role, Dupont will have oversight of the day-to-day administrative and operational functions across the company, providing a platform for him to influence Allied World on a broader basis.

Additionally, Dupont will continue to oversee the company’s legal, compliance, claims, human resources, internal audit and procurement functions on a global basis and will remain a member of the executive board.

Dupont has been a part of Allied World for 17 years, playing “a significant role in driving the company strategy forward,” the firm said in a statement. 

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, operating under the Allied World brand.

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