XL Catlin announces global retail Accident & Health business appointing Patrick Corbett as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Insurance

London, UK - May 03, 2016

XL Catlin’s insurance operations today announced the creation of its new global retail Accident & Health business and the appointment of Patrick Corbett to the position of Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Retail Accident & Health, Insurance, effective May 3.  

Commenting, Neil Robertson, XL Catlin’s Chief Executive for Specialty said: “In an increasingly risky international environment, our new retail Accident & Health offering will help corporate clients safeguard their talent, often said to be a company’s greatest asset, where they operate across the world.”

“We already have an established and well regarded Life, Accident & Health team who underwrite a specialist Accident & Health portfolio via niche and wholesale markets. Our capabilities and this book – led by Nigel Guillaume-Smith - creates synergies and opportunities for us to extend into the retail space. In addition we can leverage our international network of offices and global program capabilities to deliver enhanced coverage, designed for today’s world.”  

Mr. Robertson continued: “Patrick has exactly the right experience and credentials to develop this product line and establish XL Catlin as the go to market for corporate entities.”

Mr. Corbett joins XL Catlin from AIG where he held a number of senior A&H positions the most recent being EMEA Head of Travel. He brings with him over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry.

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About XL Catlin’s Insurance Operations

The XL Catlin insurance companies offer property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty insurance products globally. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose XL Catlin as their partner. To learn more, visit xlcatlin.com.

About XL Catlin

XL Catlin is the global brand used by XL Group plc’s (NYSE:XL) insurance and reinsurance companies which provide property, casualty, professional and specialty products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises throughout the world.  Clients look to XL Catlin for answers to their most complex risks and to help move their world forward. To learn more, visit xlcatlin.com.

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