XL Catlin names head of specialty reinsurance

XL Catlin’s reinsurance operations has relocated Christophe Chandler from Bermuda to take up the position of head of specialty reinsurance in London.

Chandler has over 20 years of experience in the re/insurance industry, having joined Catlin in 2002 as an international property treaty underwriter first in London then Bermuda, before moving to help establish Catlin Re Switzerland in 2010 as underwriting director for property.

In 2014 he relocated to Bermuda with Catlin Insurance Company as chief underwriting officer.

He has also worked for Cox Insurance and Willis in his early career.

Jonathan Gale, chief executive of reinsurance for XL Catlin in London, said: “Christophe, formerly XL Catlin’s underwriting director for reinsurance in Bermuda, has an excellent reputation and proven track record in the Lloyd’s, Bermuda and continental European marketplaces.

“I worked with Christophe directly in Bermuda and am very pleased that he has agreed to lead our Specialty team in London and develop this important business for XL Catlin.”