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Chubb Ltd 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2012)

Filed January 31, 2012For Securities:CB

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by ACE Limited (now Chubb Ltd) on January 31, 2012, announces the company's fourth quarter 2011 financial results. The report primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release and a detailed financial supplement that provide the specifics of these results. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of ACE Limited's financial performance during the fourth quarter of 2011. The filing highlights the release of Q4 2011 earnings and the availability of a supporting financial supplement. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to key documents containing the detailed financial performance and operational data for the period. These exhibits are crucial for evaluating the company's performance and making informed investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1ACE Limited filed a Form 8-K on January 31, 2012, reporting its fourth quarter 2011 results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release detailing the Q4 2011 financial performance.
  • 3A Financial Supplement for the fourth quarter of 2011 is also provided.
  • 4These documents were incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Philip V. Bancroft, signed the report.
  • 6The filing is considered a 'Current Report' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The registrant's principal executive offices are located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide investors with access to ACE Limited's fourth quarter 2011 financial results and related financial supplement.

The detailed financial information for Q4 2011 can be found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.2), which are attached to and incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing.

ACE Limited was the company filing this report. It is important to note that ACE Limited later acquired Chubb Corporation and eventually adopted the Chubb name, so this filing pertains to the company before that significant merger.

This means that the press release and financial supplement are legally considered part of the 8-K filing, even though they are separate documents. Investors can rely on the information within those exhibits as if it were directly stated in the 8-K itself.