XL Catlin hires ocean marine insurance experts from CNA and Allianz

Re/insurer XL Catlin has expanded its marine team with the addition of Stephen Clark as vice president, national hull and liabilities practice leader in Chicago, and Alison Rizzi as senior ocean marine underwriter in New York.

In his new role with XL Catlin, Clark will address marine businesses’ hull and liability insurance needs. Most recently, he served as vice president of ocean marine business at CNA.

Rizzi returns to XL Catlin from Allianz where she managed a book of complex marine risks. She first joined XL in 2005 as an underwriter in its marine and offshore energy business.

Virginia Cameron, ocean marine practice leader for XL Catlin’s marine business in North America, said: "Larger vessels. More cargo. Crowded ports and new technologies. These are just some of the business risks that our marine clients contend with every day.

"To provide them with the right marine insurance protection, we are delighted to bring on-board such dedicated, knowledgeable underwriting talent like Steve and Alison. Using their combined 40 years of marine underwriting experience, we’re looking forward to helping our clients address their hull and liability exposures with tailored coverages."

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