XL Catlin to acquire Lloyd's MGA in Australia
Global insurer XL Catlin has entered into an agreement with Paul Hines, the owner of Sydney-based Brooklyn Underwriting, to acquire the MGA.
The specialist underwriting agency places lines including PI, design and construction and public liability with carriers including Allianz, Lloyd's (including XL Catlin's syndicate 2003) and Vero. The
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