Summary of ASSURED GUARANTY LTD

Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers;
Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(d) On July 31, 2012, the board of directors of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL) appointed Bonnie L. Howard a director of AGL, to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders of AGL. Ms. Howard also has been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Risk Oversight Committee of the Board of Directors.

Upon her appointment, Ms. Howard received the annual director retainer consisting of cash and stock, which amounts are subject to our director compensation policy, a summary of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Howard's appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial

Information and Exhibits



(d)                 Exhibits



Exhibit
Number                            Description

99.1 Director Compensation Summary*

99.2 Press Release of Assured Guaranty Ltd., dated August 1, 2012

* Management contract or compensatory plan