NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Catlin continues
to build out its Political Risk & Trade Credit insurance
capabilities, now with the appointment of Barry G. Huber as its Global Practice Leader for
Political Risk & Trade Credit (PRTC) Claims. Mr. Huber is based
in New York, reports to
Martin Turner, Global Practice
Leader for Specialty Claims, in London, and supports the Global PTRC business
headed by Dan Riordan, Global
President of PRTC, in Washington
D.C.
Commenting on Mr. Huber's appointment, Mr. Turner said:
"XL Catlin's claims team is committed to delivering excellence in
claims service. Having someone with Barry's 25 years of political
risk experience and technical claims management expertise join our
global claims team further enriches that commitment. As a
Global Practice Leader, Barry will provide oversight and direction
to achieve sensible claims resolution for our Political Risk &
Trade Credit clients, helping us ensure we deliver the globally
consistent and flexible service that we promise to deliver with
every insurance policy."
"We are delighted to have Barry join us," said Mr. Riordan.
"With his strong claims background, global perspective and
excellent reputation in the market, I am confident that he will be
an invaluable asset to our business. Our global Credit and
Political Risk team has been making great strides, and Barry's
appointment marks an excellent addition as we concentrate on
delivering outstanding service and innovation to our customers and
brokers."
Mr. Huber joins XL Catlin from Zurich Insurance Group where he
served as Global Claims Manager for Zurich Credit and Political
Risk. Prior to his most recent position, he served as
assistant vice president of specialty claims, political risk and
complex surety for Chubb. Mr. Huber currently serves on the
Claim & Recovery Committee for the Berne Union. He is a
graduate of Rutgers University.
XL Catlin's Political Risk & Trade Credit (PRTC) business
offers customers a full range of Political Risk and Trade Credit
insurance products, such as Confiscation, War/ Political Violence,
Currency Inconvertibility, Contract Frustration, Non Payment and
Unfair Calling. From underwriting operations in New York, London and Singapore, the global team services a wide
variety of businesses including financial institutions, commodity
traders, exporters and manufacturers involved in cross-border
sales, lending, trading, and projects mainly in emerging markets,
and spanning across a diverse range of industries.
About XL Catlin Insurance Operations
XL Catlin insurance companies offer property, casualty,
professional, financial lines and specialty insurance products
globally. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose XL
Catlin as their partner. To learn more,
visit xlcatlin.com.
About XL Catlin
XL Catlin is the global brand used by XL Group Ltd.'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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