XL Catlin recruits former AIG exec

XL Group Ltd., which does business as XL Catlin, has appointed former American International Group Inc. executive Chris Kopser president of its global risk management insurance for North America division.

Mr. Kopser will be based in New York and will assume his new role on Oct. 8. He most recently served as global head of primary casualty at AIG, XL Catlin said Monday in a statement.

He succeeds Jay Lefkowitz, who left XL Catlin earlier this year to become president of AIG Risk Management.

Mr. Kopser will report to Joseph Tocco, XL Catlin’s chief executive for North America Insurance.