XL Catlin exec moves into specialty reinsurance role

Corrected to indicate that this is a new position at XL Catlin.

Christophe Chandler has been appointed head of specialty reinsurance-London, a new position at XL Catlin, the company announced Wednesday.

Mr. Chandler, previously underwriting director for reinsurance for XL Catlin in Bermuda, will relocate to London, the company said in a statement.

Mr. Chandler “has an excellent reputation and proven track record in the Lloyd's, Bermuda and continental European marketplaces,” Jonathan Gale, XL Catlin's chief executive for reinsurance-London, said in the statement, adding that he had worked directly with Mr. Chandler in Bermuda.