XL London Market Ltd (XLLM), an XL Capital Ltd company announced that Julian Bowen-Rees was named global practice leader for XL’s equine business, including both the XLLM bloodstock and livestock operations and XL’s equine business in Lexington, Ken. Julian Bowen-Rees will remain Class Underwriter for XLLM’s Syndicate 1209. He reports to Nick Metcalf, CEO of the product line and of XL London Market Ltd.
Nicholas M Brown, Jr., Chief Executive of XL’s Insurance operations said: “We are fortunate to have the global practice expertise of such a talented individual who, I am sure, will capitalize on the opportunities that this position creates. I am certain that Julian and his teams in London and Kentucky will continue to achieve great success in what is a very specialized market.”
Commenting on the announcement, Nicholas J Metcalf, chief executive of XLLM said: “I have worked with Julian for many years. He is a highly regarded professional in the equine market, and I am extremely pleased he has accepted these additional responsibilities.”
XL Insurance’s equine operations are among the leading providers of equine insurance in the U.S. and international thoroughbred markets. They offer a comprehensive range of products including but not limited to high value thoroughbreds, sport horses, standardbreds, equine mortality, theft, specialized perils, barrenness/prospective foal, mare availability, stallion availability, infertility and loss of income. Products are distributed through a select number of independent agents as well as U.S. and Lloyd’s brokers.
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