Insurance - XL Catlin?

[One Whiskey Hotel]

So it’s annual renewal time for my K-model insurance, and the low bidder is an underwriter by the name of XL Catlin, based in London. I’ve never heard of them but apparently they’re evolving into a GA insurer in addition to the bulk of their business, which was formerly made up of commercial aviation (I’m assuming 121 carriers). I like keeping up with an A320 in the terminal environment but am admittedly a bit uncertain about sharing the same underwriting insurer. 

Has anyone any experience with XL Catlin to share? Any hesitation about insuring with an insurer 6 or 7 hours ahead in this corner of the Mooney world?

[Warren]

I have used them for the last two years as they were the lowest cost (sub-500 hr pilots have less options).  However, all I can say is that the quotes were the lowest, they seem to be responsive, comparisons seem to cover all the basic insurances that others cover and they collect the premium effectively.  Hopefully this also carries over if there is a claim.

[Guest]

Not related XL Catlin insurance company,  I’d be curious to know what experiences people have with pay out after an accident with any insurance companies.  A friend of mine is coming up on 2 years since a total hull loss and it looks like a judge may have to decide.

Clarence