Axa XL named Luis Prato as chief underwriting officer for its U.K. entities, Catlin Underwriting Agencies Ltd. and XL Catlin Insurance Co. UK Ltd.
The appointment is effective as of Sept. 1, subject to regulatory approvals. Prato will remain an underwriter for Lloyd's of London Syndicate 2003 and regional specialty leader for the U.K. and Ireland.
Catlin Underwriting primarily manages Syndicate 2003, which underwrites property, casualty, marine, aviation and other specialty coverages.
XL Catlin Insurance offers property and casualty insurance and reinsurance products, primarily in the U.K. and Europe.
