Lloyd's insurer XL London Market (XLLM) has appointed Juliet Redfern to Syndicate 1209 as deputy class underwriter for Bloodstock.
She is joininng XLLM from Hiscox where she gained four years' experience.
XLLM bloodstock underwriter Julian Bowen-Rees comented: "With the continuing expansion of our Bloodstock/Livestock account, we felt it was necessary to take on an additional underwriter, in order to maintain our service to clients and brokers around the world. We are therefore delighted that someone of Juliet's calibre has agreed to join our team.
"Juliet is well-known to many of our clients and I believe her appointment will be met with their approval and recognition of XL's commitment to the equine business."