XL appoints chief underwriting officer

XL Insurance has promoted Gavin Bruce-Smythe to chief underwriting officer for its international property and casualty business.

Bruce-Smythe was previously XL chief underwriting officer of excess casualty international.

His new responsibilities will include overseeing underwriting across XL Insurance's property and casualty operations outside of North America. He will report to XL Insurance's international P&C chief executive Eileen McCusker.

McCusker said: "We believe a CUO function across different lines of business is vital in providing a fully integrated approach for clients and brokers, and Gavin, with his extensive market and underwriting experience as well as proven track record in understanding emerging trends and risk management needs, is best suited to this central role."