XL invests in surplus lines

XL Group has appointed Matthew Huelsinto its surplus lines team as vice president and general liability line of business head. Based in Chicago, he joins from CoverX Specialty in Chicago where he served as vice president and Midwest primary casualty manager. He will report to Roxanne Mitchell, president of XL Group's Surplus Lines business. "To successfully serve hard-to-place risks that rely on the Surplus Lines market, you need intuitive, seasoned underwriters. That’s why we’re pleased to attract the underwriting talent that we do,” said Mitchell.