XL Insurance Appoints David Gallagher As Country Manager For Ireland

RIO DE JANEIRO - July 01, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland - July 1, 2008 - XL Insurance, the global insurance operation of XL Capital Ltd (NYSE: XL), today announced the appointment of David Gallagher as Country Manager for Ireland.Mr. Gallagher joined XL Insurance in 1994 and served in various marketing, sales and strategic planning roles for the Irish and UK markets. David’s most recent role included business development for Ireland, across all XL Insurance's business lines.Eileen McCusker, XL Insurance’s Chief Operating Officer for the UK & Ireland Region, commented: “With David’s knowledge and experience of the Irish market, XL Insurance is well placed to continue its success in offering high quality flexible insurance solutions. The focus will remain on long-term partnerships with our Irish brokers and clients.”David Gallagher is a member of XL Insurance’s Regional Management Board for the UK & Ireland Region.About XL Insurance "XL Insurance" is the global brand used by member insurers of the XL Capital Ltd (NYSE: XL) group of companies. More information about XL Insurance and its products are available at www.xlinsurance.com. Through its operating subsidiaries, XL Capital Group is a leading provider of global insurance and reinsurance coverage and services to industrial, commercial and professional service firms, insurance companies, and other enterprises on a worldwide basis. More information about XL Capital Ltd is available at www.xlgroup.com