XL Capital Ltd, through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of global insurance and reinsurance coverages to industrial, commercial and professional service firms, insurance companies, and other enterprises on a worldwide basis.

Founded in 1986 as EXEL Limited, today XL Capital Ltd has more than 90 operating subsidiaries in 27 countries with approximately 4,000 employees. Our organization is led by CEO Michael S. McGavick and Chairman of the Board of Directors Brian M. O'Hara.

As of June 30, 2008, XL Capital Ltd had consolidated assets of approximately $52.1 billion and consolidated shareholders' equity of $8.8 billion. XL Capital common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol 'XL' and on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.