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Ace Limited Names Lead Director

Hamilton, Bermuda: 27th May 2004 - The Board of Directors of ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE) today announced the appointment of Robert M. Hernandez as Lead Director of the Board. This newly-created position recognizes the responsibilities Mr. Hernandez has assumed while previously serving as Chairman of the Nominating & Governance Committee, a committee of independent directors.

As Lead Director, Mr. Hernandez's primary responsibilities are to chair the regularly scheduled executive sessions of the Board and to serve as primary contact for those wishing to communicate with the Board.

Mr. Hernandez has been a Director of ACE since September 1985. Mr. Hernandez serves on several boards and is Chairman of the Board of RTI International Metals, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Blackrock Funds and a Director of the Eastman Chemical Company. At the USX Corporation, he served in various capacities from 1989 through 2001, including Vice Chairman, Director and Chief Financial Officer.

The ACE Group of Companies is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. A component of the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index, The ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in approximately 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: www.acelimited.com.

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