XL Catlin swoops for new departmental head

Firm looks to strengthen its capabilities in key area with new arrival

XL Catlin swoops for new departmental head

Insurance News

By Mina Martin

A global provider of property, casualty, professional, and specialty products has announced a new appointment.

XL Catlin has appointed Maria L. Duhart to lead the effort to grow the group’s commercial bond team.

Based in Summit, NJ, Duhart reports to Dan Riordan, global head of political risk, credit, and bonds (PRCB) and brings to the role 20 years of experience in business strategy and finance. She was most recently head of commercial surety at Nationwide and also held various roles at Chubb.

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Riordan commented on the appointment: “As a leading market for PRCB business, we are relentlessly focused on strengthening our capabilities and product offering.

“Maria is a talented and recognized leader in the market. She brings a wealth of experience in the commercial bond space which will further support our growth strategies and most importantly, support the needs of our clients and partners.”


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