XL Insurance, the global insurance operation of XL Capital Ltd., announced the appointment of Harry Mahler to a newly created post to direct global product management. Mr. Mahler will be based in Hartford, reporting to XL Insurance's chief underwriting officer John Glancy.

Mr. Glancy said: "We're thrilled to have Harry join XL Insurance's management team. His leadership experience and strong technical underwriting background add more strength to XL Insurance's prowess to help businesses manage their most complicated risks."

David Duclos, Chief Executive of XL's global insurance operations, said: "As Global Head of Product Management, Harry will support and coordinate XL Insurance's global underwriting, product development, cycle management and regulatory activities to assure that we are meeting the needs of the markets we serve with quality and innovative property, casualty and specialty coverages."

Mr. Mahler brings to XL more than 30 years of industry experience holding numerous senior executive positions including tenure as the chief underwriting officer of Royal & SunAlliance, as well as underwriting positions with Great American, Fireman's Fund, Chubb and various mutual insurance companies.