XL Launches Regional E&S Insurance Operation with Ex-Scottsdale Underwriters

XL Group has launched a regional underwriting operation in Scottsdale, Ariz. to offer brokers and clients in the Western U.S. more direct access to its excess and surplus insurance coverages

The experienced underwriting team includes Scott Noffisinger, Katherine E. Schlueter, Rick M. Yale and Kim Ramsey. All come from Scottsdale Insurance Co.

Ramsey and Rick Yale join XL Group’s E&S operation as assistant vice presidents in its excess casualty product lines, which includes lead and excess layers of commercial excess liability insurance coverage.

Noffisinger and Katherine join XL Group as assistant vice presidents in its primary casualty product line. Noffisinger and Schlueter will craft insurance programs to meet mid- to large-size businesses commercial general liability, product liability and other primary casualty insurance needs.

XL Group plc’s insurance companies offer property/casualty, professional and specialty insurance products globally.