XL Catlin structured risk solutions unit extends to US with Zurich hire

XL Catlin, which underwrites non-traditional re/insurance solutions for corporate clients and captives, is expanding its structured risk solutions operations to the US with the appointment of Aiden Joo as senior underwriter, based in New York.

He will report to Rob Turner, global head of structured risk solutions in London.

Joo joins from Zurich Global Corporate where he was an underwriter and deal architect, developing a variety of insurance solutions including integrated insurance programmes, risk financing and alternative risk transfer programmes for large corporate clients.

"Our clients are looking for new, innovative risk management solutions to address their changing business exposures," said Turner. "To meet this continued demand, we are excited to build out our capability in the US with Aiden joining us in New York."

"His experience will prove very beneficial as we develop custom-made risk transfer solutions to assist our corporate and captive clients in achieving their strategic objectives."

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