launched by Zurich Global Energy, and is to be headed by newly appointed general counsel, Henry French Jr.

Head of Global Energy, Bob Golden, commented, "The appointment of Mr. French is an important step in reinforcing our organisation's commitment to providing energy clients with expert capabilities, service and advice to minimise potential losses.'' Formerly vice president, coverage and claims advisor of J&H Marsh & McLennan Global Broking (Bermuda), Mr. French has nine years experience as an insurance coverage and litigation attorney and in-depth knowledge of risk, loss management and loss control issues.

Mr. French will coordinate Global Energy's worldwide claims systems, manage the organisation's relationships with expert energy consultants and adjustors, as well as, assist in the design of policy language to respond to client's needs.

Mr. Golden said Global Energy's expertise comprised energy underwriting, risk engineering and claims professionals dedicated to serving the needs of large, multinational companies involved in the exploration, development, production, processing, servicing, transportation and distribution of energy resources.

Zurich Global Energy is a business unit of the Zurich Group, a leading internationally recognised provider of financial services in property/casualty and life insurance, reinsurance and asset management.

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