XL Catlin reveals Americas specialty leadership team

XL Catlin has unveiled the leadership of its regional  specialty insurance division in its newly created Americas region.

Jason Denechaud will lead accident and health, Eric Donofrio will manage aviation, Denise Balan will be in charge of crisis management and Sheila Gott will head up equine and livestock.

Additionally, Jennifer Schipf will lead fine art and specie, Richard DeSimone will head up marine and Rafael Docavo-Malvezzi will lead political risk and trade credit.

Neil Robertson, chief executive of XL Catlin’s global specialty insurance business, said: “The recent integration of two leading specialty markets like XL and Catlin has created a formidable specialty insurer, not only in size and distribution, but in expertise as well.

“This leadership team is eager to take advantage of our new capacity, product offerings and extended reach as they bolster our top-market positions in these specialty insurance lines.

Joe Tocco, chief executive of XL Catlin’s Americas region, which includes North America and Latin America, added: “Throughout the Americas, our brokers and clients will be impressed with this team’s industry expertise, sharp underwriting skills, and their willingness to collaborate with them to design optimal risk management solutions for their very specialised risks.”