Stephen Catlin - Founder & Chief Executive of Catlin Group Ltd
Mr. Catlin began his insurance career in 1973. Mr. Catlin founded Catlin Underwriting Agencies Limited in 1984. Mr. Catlin served as Chairman of the Lloyd's Market Association, the trade association representing the interests of Lloyd's underwriters and underwriting agents, from May 2000 until January 2003. Mr. Catlin was a member of the Council of Lloyd's from 2002 to 2004 and a member of the Lloyd's Franchise Board from January 2003 until December 2006.
Catlin Group Limited is an international specialist property and casualty insurer and reinsurer. Catlin's total assets at 31 December 2008 amounted to $9.6bn and stockholders' equity totaled $ 2.5bn. Catlin's operations were greatly expanded in December 2006 when the company acquired Wellington Underwriting plc. Wellington managed one of the largest syndicates at Lloyd's and had established a significant presence in the US market. The combination of Catlin and Wellington has created the largest syndicate at Lloyd's for 2008 and has significantly increased the size and scope of Catlin US. Catlin's four underwriting platforms provide the company with a presence in four major insurance markets: Lloyd's, the UK company market, the Bermuda market and the US market. In addition, Catlin has established a network of international offices located in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia.
