XL Catlin hires digital expert for chief data role

Re/insurer XL Catlin has appointed Henna Karna as chief data officer (CDO), reporting to chief platform officer Myron Hendry.

Karna will assume the position later this month, and will work closely with XL Innovate to enhance data and analytics in line with company's digital strategy.

She has over 20 years of experience in leading data-driven, digital innovation roles within the insurance industry.

Her past positions include president at Verisk Digital Services, a unit of Verisk Analytics, and actuarial chief information officer and managing director at AIG.

Mike McGavick, XL Group’s chief executive officer, said: “We are fortunate to have Henna join us as our chief data officer. Her vision and experience in designing digital innovations while motivating multi-discipline teams to deliver solutions fully aligns with XL Catlin’s focus on being a market leader in providing superior products and services to our colleagues and clients.

"She will work closely with XL Innovate, Accelerate – our internal innovation team and other businesses and functions throughout XL Catlin to further enhance data, analytics and innovation which in turn will allow us to expand our offerings.”

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