ACE Tempest Life Re USA is a part of the ACE Group of Companies. ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), holding company of the ACE Group of Companies, is one of the world's leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 2004 gross premiums written of $16 billion. Our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform are strong indicators that we are strategically well positioned for future growth and development.