Insurance Companies Announce Survey Results, Management Changes, Dividend Payments, and Results Schedules - Research Report on ING U.S., Aspen, W.R. Berkley, Allied World, and Platinum

NEW YORK, September 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting ING U.S., Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (NYSE: AHL), W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH), and Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: PTP). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

ING U.S., Inc. Research Report

On September 4, 2013, ING U.S., Inc. (ING U.S.) announced the results of Junior Achievement USA (JA) and ING U.S. Foundation's 2013 Teens & Careers survey. According to the Company,  the survey, revealed substantial year-over-year decline in teens' interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and medical-related. According to the finding of the survey, 46% of the surveyed teens showed interest in pursuing either a STEM or medical-related job, which is 15% YoY lower. However, the US Department of Labor predicts that employment opportunities in STEM careers will increase 17% through 2018. "It is crucial that we reinvigorate teens about pursuing opportunities in STEM and medical-related careers," said Jack E. Kosakowski, President and CEO of JA. "These fields drive our economy and innovation; they are not only high-growth career paths but also creative outlets where teens can apply their passions." The Full Research Report on ING U.S., Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/VOYA]

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Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited Research Report

On September 3, 2013, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Aspen US Insurance (Aspen US), a part of the Company's insurance segment, has appointed Jude DiBattista to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer, for Excess Casualty. According to the Company, in his new role, DiBattista reports to Rich Aldorisio, Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer for Casualty lines, and will help to grow Aspen's excess liability offering. Rich Aldorisio said, "Jude possesses all of the necessary business and underwriting skills and acumen expected of a Chief Excess Casualty Underwriting Officer. His knowledge and management experience provide a solid foundation to lead this business line and further strengthens our talented team of Kyle Sternadori, Kimberly Fincher, Brian Mulvihill and Jon Liening." The Full Research Report on Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/AHL]

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W.R. Berkley Corporation Research Report

On August 6, 2013, W.R. Berkley Corporation's (W.R. Berkley) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.10 per share. According to the Company, the dividend is payable on October 1, 2013, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2013. The Full Research Report on W.R. Berkley Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/WRB]

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Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG Research Report

On September 5, 2013, Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG's subsidiary Allied World Europe announced the appointment of Enrico Bertagna to the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development. According to the Company, in his new role, Bertagna will be responsible for expanding Allied World Europe's product and service offering, as well as managing distribution channels and broker relationships. Julian James, President of Allied World Europe said, "Enrico's wealth of industry knowledge, experience and network of contacts will be a great asset to our company as we continue to position ourselves as a leading specialist insurer within Europe. This appointment is part of our ongoing commitment to expansion in the U.K. and greater European markets."  The Full Research Report on Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/AWH]

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Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. Research Report  

On September 5, 2013, Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Inc. (Platinum) announced that it will report its Q3 2013 financial results on October 16, 2013, after the close of trading on the NYSE. The Company also informed that it will host a teleconference on the following day, October 17, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. ET, to discuss the financial results. The Full Research Report on Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/PTP]

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