XL Catlin hires AIG exec to launch global retail A&H unit

XL Catlin’s has formed a new global retail accident & health business and appointed Patrick Corbett to global chief underwriting officer, retail accident & health, insurance.

Corbett joins XL Catlin from AIG where he held a number of senior A&H positions the most recent being EMEA head of travel.

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.”