Allied World, Transatlantic Call Off Deal

(Reuters) - Reinsurers Allied World Assurance Co Holdings Ltd and Transatlantic Holdings Inc called off their merger on Friday in the face of overwhelming opposition, leaving the fate of Transatlantic uncertain amid two larger, unsolicited offers.

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