Guy Carpenter appoints XL's former COO to head up its non-Americas division

Henry Keeling has been appointed as chief executive of Guy Carpenter's international operations, Reinsurance has learned.

Reinsurance has learnt that Guy Carpenter has appointed XL's former chief operating officer to head up its non-Americas division.

According to market sources, Mr Keeling will oversee the group's UK, European, Asia Pacific and Bermudian operations.

Nick Frankland, Guy Carpenter's current CEO of UK and Europe, will continue in his role, market sources said.

James Nash, who runs GC's Asian operations, will continue in that role.

Market sources said that both Frankland and Nash will report to Keeling.

Mr Keeling retired as COO of XL on 1 August 2008 after Mike McGavick was promoted to CEO.