XL Catlin Taps Uhlmann from Zurich to Lead Canada Insurance Business

XL Catlin has appointed Urs Uhlmann as CEO, country manager for Canada. In his new role, Uhlmann will lead XL Catlin’s regional business strategy and overall insurance operations in Canada.

Uhlmann joins XL Catlin after serving five years as CEO Global Corporate for Zurich Canada. He also served as senior vice president of Global Corporate where as a key member of the Canada Commercial Markets Strategy team he was influential in developing the unit’s middle market business. Uhlmann will be based in XL Catlin’s Toronto office and oversee offices in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.

“Urs brings extensive knowledge of commercial P/C insurance and broad international experience that will support our growth objectives in Canada,” said Kelly Lyles, chief executive, Client and Country Management.

Source: XL Catlin