XL Catlin expands Australian casualty team

David Mutton has been appointed senior underwriter, casualty for Australia at XL Catlin.

Mutton will be based in Melbourne and will report to Rory Morison, head of international casualty for XL Catlin’s insurance business in Asia Pacific.

He was previously at Zurich Australian Insurance, where he held the position of underwriting manager, energy and construction in the corporate casualty team. Before that, he worked at Zurich Global Energy, ACE Insurance, AIG Europe (UK) and Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia.

"We’re delighted to welcome David to the team," Morison commented. "He brings with him a wealth of technical and commercial expertise which will further strengthen our Casualty offering at a time when demand for coverage is on the rise across Australia."

Robin Johnson, country head of XL Catlin Insurance, Australia added: "David’s hire is reflective of our continued investment in underwriting and claims talent to provide our Australian clients and brokers with differentiated solutions and excellent service.