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London , UK - September 08, 2014

London, UK – September 8, 2014 – XL Group today announced that it has further extended its support for specialist Shariah compliant managing general agency, Cobalt Underwriting, by adding to its suite of products which includes.The coverage, which spans precious metals, cash, fine art and rare collectibles, particularly complements XL Group’s Shariah compliant Financial Lines offering. In practice this means financial institutions and collectors can now buy cover with significant limits for a range of assets and their exposures, including gold and other valuable assets both in situ and transit., Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Fine Art & Specie at XL Group, said: “What we are aiming to do here is offer a suite of Shariah compliant products that gives clients, who want to buy in this manner, the ability to protect all their assets and risks with no gaps in cover.”Mr. Hawkins continued: “There are huge opportunities to provide Shariah compliant Fine Art & Specie products; financial institutions, investors and collectors are diversifying their portfolios, often with a preference for physical assets such as precious metals, jewellery and art. Additionally, we are seeing a growth in the arts market in the Middle East and Asia with the opening of new galleries. These galleries now have the option to buy in a Shariah compliant manner.”Richard Bishop, Chief Executive Officer, Cobalt Underwriting said: “We are pleased to continue to work with XL Group as we further strengthen our distinctive position in the Shariah compliant insurance market. XL Group’s Fine Art & Specie team are recognized market leaders, providing a range of risk mitigation expertise and solutions; this further distinguishes the offering for clients seeking a top quality insurance solution.” About XL Group plc’s É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ OperationsXL Group plc’s 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 .About XL Group plcXL Group plc (NYSE:XL), 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. To learn more, visit XL Group is the global brand used by XL Group plc’s insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries.