XL poaches AIG alternative solutions head

XL Group has appointed Rob Turner as lead consultant to establish its complex accounts capabilities in London.

Turner joins XL in March from AIG Europe where he held the position of head of alternative solutions.

Jason Harris, chief executive, international property and casualty insurance at XL, said: “After success in the US and across Continental Europe, London is the next strategic focus for implementing our complex accounts’ business model. We think this team is a real differentiator for us and we believe the solutions it provides are a key enabler for clients embarking on untested and new ventures.”

Joachim Walch, head of underwriting, complex accounts in the company’s international casualty unit, said: “This team’s remit is to provide bespoke risk solutions for innovative companies which are often pushing the boundaries and have found that standard insurance coverage has not met their needs.

“This requires dynamic thinking combined with real technical knowledge. Rob’s experience and expertise ideally positions him for this role.”