American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. announced yesterday that Harris Chorney has been appointed to serve on its board of directors and on the Audit Committee of the board. Mr. Chorney's appointment fills the vacancy on the Board created by the previously announced resignation of Joseph Fisher. Mr. Chorney will stand for re-election at the company's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Mr. Chorney joins American Safety with more than 30 years of experience with international insurance and reinsurance companies. Mr. Chorney was with KPMG and its predecessor companies for over 27 years and an audit partner for over 17 years.