Swiss Re and XL Catlin get green light for Indian branches

Swiss Re and XL Catlin have both received approval from the
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to
open a branch in Mumbai.
Swiss Re plans to write both non-life and life and health
reinsurance business through its Indian branch, which is due to
open on 1 February.
The office will be led by Kalpana Sampat, who is currently
managing director of Swiss Re Services India Private.
She will be responsible for developing the reinsurance business
and operations...