TORONTO, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Catlin has
promoted Ian Rutherford, a 30-year
insurance industry veteran, to head XL Catlin's Canadian Property
business. He now manages XL Catlin's property underwriting
operations in Vancouver, where he
is based, as well as Calgary,
Toronto and
Montreal.
According to Michele Sansone,
head of XL Catlin's North America Property unit, "Given Ian's
decades of experience in the Canadian P&C marketplace, plus his
familiarity with XL Catlin's expanded capacity and underwriting
capabilities, there is no one better suited to continue building
out and growing our Canadian operation. In his new role, Ian
will help our clients in Canada
design the right property insurance protection for their industrial
and commercial properties, while making sure they take full
advantage of our property risk engineering expertise to help them
prevent property losses."
XL Catlin's Canadian Country Manager Nick Greggains added: "From mining to
manufacturing, from forestry to retail, many Canadian businesses
manage some very large complex property risks. Ian's
cross-industry experience and underwriting skill, especially for
high risk properties, will prove valuable in their efforts."
Mr. Rutherford joined Catlin
Canada in 2010 to open its British Columbia Branch.
Prior to joining XL Catlin, he spent more than two decades at GCAN
Insurance Company, formerly Gerling Canada Insurance Company,
including serving as vice president and regional manager for GCAN's
British Columbia regional
operation.
XL Catlin's Americas Property business meets a wide variety of
commercial businesses and industries' global and domestic property
insurance needs including general property and equipment breakdown,
delivered by a dedicated team of underwriters, risk engineers and
property claims managers who specialize in addressing large,
complex property risks. In Canada, XL Catlin's property
insurance coverage is available on a licensed basis through XL
Specialty Insurance Company – Canadian branch.
About XL Catlin 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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