XL Catlin expands US excess casualty unit

XL Catlin has expanded its excess casualty insurance business in
the US with two hires and a new underwriting operation in Los
Angeles.
The (re)insurer has appointed Mark Smith to set up the facility in
LA. The new recruit joins from Starr Indemnity, where he was
regional excess casualty underwriting manager.
XL Catlin said Smith's career has included underwriting
positions in the US and UK as well as experience as a wholesale and
retail broker in both Bermuda and the...