HAMILTON, BERMUDA, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. will report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

The Company will host a teleconference to discuss the financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time.

The call may be accessed by dialing 800-811-8824 (US callers) or 913-312-9324 (international callers), or in a listen-only mode via the Investor Relations section of Platinum's website at www.platinumre.com. Those who intend to participate in the teleconference should register at least ten minutes in advance to ensure access to the call.

The teleconference will be recorded and a replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, April 23, 2009 until midnight Eastern time on Thursday, April 30, 2009. To access the replay by telephone, dial 888-203-1112 (US callers) or 719-457-0820 (international callers) and specify passcode 4736162. The teleconference will also be archived on the Investor Relations section of Platinum's website at www.platinumre.com for the same period of time.

About Platinum

Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. is a leading provider of property, casualty and finite risk reinsurance coverages, through reinsurance intermediaries, to a diverse clientele on a worldwide basis. Platinum operates through its principal subsidiaries in Bermuda and the United States. The Company has a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company, Inc. For further information, please visit Platinum's website at www.platinumre.com.