XL Catlin establishes Reinsurance Unit for Africa Risks

LONDON, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- July 18, 2016 – XL Catlin today announced it has established a new Reinsurance Unit focused on providing Facultative and Treaty Reinsurance across Africa.

Leading the team is Alex St James who has been appointed as Head of Africa for XL Catlin's Reinsurance operations. Additionally XL Catlin has appointed Matthew Gillies as an Actuarial Underwriter. Both Mr. St James and Mr. Gillies will be based in London.

Commenting David Watson, XL Catlin's Chief Executive, EMEA, Reinsurance said: "Africa is a varied and complex collection of frontier and developing markets, generally rich in resources and increasingly home to international companies. Traditionally there has been a lack of insurance penetration across the continent, but this is changing and we believe we have a part to play as reinsurance capacity will further drive the development and growth of the primary insurance market."

Mr. Watson continued: "We believe our global expertise, A+ rated security combined with Alexander's prior experience positions us ideally to serve this growing market."

Mr. St James joins XL Catlin from One Re Ltd, in which he was instrumental in gaining UK regulatory approval for and bringing that company to the market in 2015. Alex brings with him over 20 years' experience in the industry. Prior to joining One Re Ltd, he fulfilled a variety of senior managerial roles in underwriting and has previously worked across Africa with the Global Alliance group of companies, most notably in Mozambique, Angola and Ghana. He holds a B.Eng (Hons) degree and is a Portuguese speaker.

Mr. Gillies also joins XL Catlin from One Re Ltd. Prior to joining One Re Ltd he fulfilled the role of Graduate Pricing Analyst at Covéa Insurance. Mr. Gillies is currently finishing his Actuarial qualifications, with significant expertise in capital modelling, risk management, Solvency II, pricing and investments. He also holds a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Durham.

About XL Catlin's Reinsurance Operations

XL Catlin reinsurance companies are among the world's leading reinsurers. They offer products that include aerospace, property, casualty, marine and specialty. The world's top insurers choose XL Catlin to help move their businesses forward. To learn more, visit xlcatlin.com.

About XL Catlin

XL Catlin is the global brand used by XL Group plc's (NYSE:XL) insurance and reinsurance companies which provide property, casualty, professional and specialty products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises throughout the world.  Clients look to XL Catlin for answers to their most complex risks and to help move their world forward. To learn more, visit xlcatlin.com.

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