To launch inland marine business in US and Canada
XL Insurance, XL Capital Ltd’s global insurance operations, has appointment Frank Oleskiewicz as vice president and senior underwriter of inland marine, in its marine & offshore energy (MOE) unit in New York.
He reports to Christopher Smith, chief marine and offshore energy underwriter of XL Insurance in North America, and will develop the company’s inland marine business, including such coverages as goods-in-transit and builders risk.
Most recently, Mr Oleskiewicz served as director of inland marine at Catlin Insurance. Prior to this, he was vice president, global property facultative, for General Reinsurance from 1993 to early 2007. He served as many senior level underwriting and management positions with American Home Assurance Company, Royal Insurance Company and New Hampshire Insurance Company.
XL Insurance’s MOE underwriting teams in New York and London provide domestic marine coverages or tailored global insurance programs from a portfolio of Hull, Cargo, Offshore Energy and Marine Liability insurance.
Mr Smith said: Adding Frank’s 30 plus years of inland marine experience to our team only reinforces XL Insurance’s commitment to providing top-quality products, expertise and service to the marine industry. Frank’s industry insight and track record will undoubtedly prove very beneficial for XL Insurance as we execute our growth plans in the inland marine market. I am also confident that our clients will find Frank to be a valuable resource in addressing their risk management concerns.