XL Catlin promotes two execs in US and Bermuda

XL Catlin’s North America property insurance business has appointed William Volz as Southern California regional underwriting leader and Mark Flanagan as chief property underwriter, based in Los Angeles and Hamilton, Bermuda, respectively.

Volz most recently served as vice president and property underwriter for XL Catlin in New York, and prior to joining XL Catlin in 2009 served as an account and loss prevention engineer at FM Global.

In his new role, Volz will be responsible for assisting brokers and clients throughout western US with property risks.

Prior to joining XL Catlin in 2012, Flanagan’s career included positions with Jardine Lloyd Thompson and FM Global.

Reporting to Patrick Tannock, CEO of insurance at XL Bermuda, Flanagan will oversee the underwriting management of XL Catlin’s quota-share and excess property accounts serviced from Bermuda.

Michele Sansone, president of XL Catlin’s North America property business, said: “It’s exciting to see that our continued growth, increase capacity and product development in North America is making way for personal growth and professional development for our most experienced and ambitious colleagues. Billy and Mark have proven to be valuable assets, each making solid contributions to growing our property business in both the US and Bermuda.”

Tannock added: “I am pleased to see Mark assume property underwriting management responsibilities for our Bermuda operation. Given Mark’s strong portfolio management and leadership skills, we are fortunate to have someone of Mark’s calibre step into this role.

“Mark is well respected within XL Catlin and the Bermuda market. I’m confident that under his leadership the XL Catlin property platform will further enhance XL Catlin’s position as the carrier of choice in Bermuda and globally.”