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XL Group Adds Recreational Marine Insurance With Launch of Yacht Coverage

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  Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, March 20th 2013 at 12:15 GMT by Market Wire

XL Group Adds Recreational Marine Insurance With Launch of Yacht Coverage -- NEW YORK, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

NEW YORK, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To help yachts weather fair and foul seas, XL Group's North America Marine insurance business unveiled [ ShipShape ], a suite of recreational marine coverages tailored to the particular needs of yacht owners.

"XL Group provides insurance for large marine risks across the globe.  Now, we're excited to extend our marine underwriting expertise with this new coverage and a team of seasoned underwriters with experience in the recreational marine industry serving the needs of experienced owners of mega yachts and other high-value custom watercraft," said Richard DeSimone , President of XL Group's North America Marine business. "Yacht owners and other recreational watercrafts will benefit from this team's industry knowledge and experience and can tap into XL's global expertise and coverage network, helping protect their vessels wherever their global voyages take them."

XL Group's recreational marine insurance team includes Rick Salway , Vice President of Recreational Marine, Sue Cacoilo , Senior Marine Underwriter and Underwriters Kristen Roensch and Allison Jolls and Marine Claims Manager Paul Keane .

According to Rick Salway , Vice President of the new team, "Our clients receive the best of both worlds – the strong capacity and experience of a global insurer like XL Group and the individualized attention that our team is committed to providing.  We're looking forward to introducing yacht owners to XL Group and, using the 40 years of marine underwriting experience to give them personalized attention to their individual needs that, I know, will distinguish us in the market."   

With limits up to $50 million, ShipShape provides a variety of recreational marine coverages including:

• Liability Coverage that extends to paid crew and includes Jones Act, General Maritime Law, and Death on the High Seas Act
• Defense Costs outside Liability Limit
• Medical Payments extended to paid crew members
• Broad Navigational Limits
• Veterinary service for pets

To customize the coverage to the yacht owner's needs, more than 30 different coverages are available including protection for additional living expenses, personal articles of significant value on the vessel, marine environmental damage, and emergency towing and wreck removal. 

Shipshape is provided by the XL Group insurance company, XL Specialty Insurance Company.

About XL's Insurance Operations

XL Group plc's (NYSE: [ XL ]) insurance companies offer property, casualty, professional and specialty insurance products globally. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose XL as their partner. To learn more, visit [ www.xlgroup.com/insurance ]

XL Group is the global brand used by XL Group plc's insurance subsidiaries.

About XL Group plc

XL Group plc, through its subsidiaries, is a global insurance and reinsurance company providing property, casualty and specialty products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises throughout the world. XL is the company clients look to for answers to their most complex risks and to help move their world forward. Its principal offices are located at No.1 Hatch Street Upper, 4^th Floor, Dublin 2, Ireland. To learn more, visit [ www.xlgroup.com ]

SOURCE XL Group