XL Catlin Names Stephen S. Oh as President of Excess & Surplus operations in the US

NEW YORK, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Catlin has appointed Stephen S. Oh to lead its Excess & Surplus (E&S) business. As President of XL Catlin's multi-line E&S operation in the US, he will direct regional underwriting operations, product distribution & development as well as strategic growth plans.

Based in New York, Mr. Oh reports to Joe Tocco, Chief Executive of XL Catlin's Americas region. Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Tocco said: "Businesses turn to E&S insurers, like XL Catlin, to address complex risks from which other insurers shy away.  To address such complicated risks, XL Catlin has pulled together a very seasoned team of dedicated surplus lines underwriters, developed a diverse portfolio of insurance products and earned a reputation as a formidable, competitive E&S carrier.  Now, under Stephen's leadership, we look forward to building on that strong market reputation for addressing complex risks with innovative E&S solutions."

Mr. Oh joins XL Catlin with more than 25 years of underwriting and management experience most recently serving as president of Chubb Custom Market. Throughout his career at Chubb, Mr. Oh has held numerous leadership positions in underwriting and field operations. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary.

Through Indian Harbor Insurance Company and Catlin Specialty Insurance Company, XL Catlin offers property, primary casualty, umbrella, excess casualty, primary auto and excess auto insurance on an excess and surplus basis from four regional underwriting hubs in Chicago, New York; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Exton, Pennsylvania.

About XL Catlin Insurance OperationsThe 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 CatlinXL 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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