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Chubb Ltd 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2010)

Filed February 2, 2010For Securities:CB

Summary

This 8-K filing by ACE Limited (now Chubb Ltd.) on February 2, 2010, primarily serves to report the company's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2009. Investors can find detailed operational and financial performance information within the accompanying press release and financial supplement, which are incorporated by reference into this filing. The core purpose of this report is to provide timely disclosure of ACE Limited's financial condition and results of operations as of and for the period ended December 31, 2009. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the definitive sources where those results are presented.

Key Highlights

  • 1ACE Limited filed a Form 8-K on February 2, 2010, to report on its financial results.
  • 2The filing specifically covers the fourth quarter of 2009.
  • 3The report includes the issuance of a press release detailing fourth quarter 2009 results.
  • 4A separate fourth quarter 2009 financial supplement was also made available.
  • 5Both the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2) are incorporated by reference.
  • 6The filing was signed by Philip V. Bancroft, Chief Financial Officer, on February 2, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report ACE Limited's financial results and condition for the fourth quarter of 2009. It serves as an official record and directs investors to the detailed financial information.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release dated February 2, 2010 (Exhibit 99.1) and the Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.2), both of which are attached to and incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or figures. Instead, it announces the release of those results and incorporates by reference the press release and financial supplement where the actual data can be found.

The 8-K filing was signed by Philip V. Bancroft, who held the position of Chief Financial Officer at ACE Limited at the time of the filing.