Alterra Capital DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials						B A R C O D E
				Meeting Information
				Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
	MAX CAPITAL GROUP LTD.			For holders as of: August 31, 2009
				Date: November 02, 2009Time: 4:30 PM EST
				Location:    Max House
				2 Front Street
		BROKER		Hamilton HM 11
		LOGO		Bermuda
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				You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online atwww.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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——Before You Vote ——

How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Annual Report		2. Notice & Proxy Statement
How to View Online:
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Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions atwww.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go towww.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.	Internal Use Only
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
1.	Election of Directors
	Nominees
		B A R C O D E
1a	William Kronenberg III
1b	James L. Zech
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
2	To authorize the election of Angelo Guagliano to the Board of Directors of Max Bermuda Ltd. to serve until the annual meeting of shareholders in 2012.
3	To ratify the appointment of KPMG, Hamilton, Bermuda as independent auditors of Max Capital Group Ltd. for 2009.
4	To authorize the ratification of the appointment of KPMG, Hamilton, Bermuda as independent auditors of Max Bermuda Ltd. for 2009.
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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