XL Catlin's insurance operations announced several promotions and appointments to its global life, accident and health team.

The company promoted Simon Hearn to the role of head of life and wholesale accident and health in the U.K. In addition to his current role as global product leader for the life class of business, he has been appointed to active underwriter of Life Syndicate 3002. Hearn joined XL Catlin in 2009 as a class underwriter. He is replacing Nigel Guillaume-Smith, who is retiring from the company.

The company also promoted Andrew Maynard to head of accident and health in Asia, in addition to his current role as global product leader for aviation and marine employee benefits and mobility health segments. Maynard will relocate to Singapore at the beginning of April as part of his new role.

Additionally, Paul De Vido and David Robotham were promoted to senior class underwriters, accident and health for Syndicate 2003.

XL Catlin is the global brand used by XL Group Ltd.'s insurance and reinsurance companies.