Arch Insurance Group Appoints Catherine Whiddon to Lead Railroad Casualty Business

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arch Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., announced that it has appointed Catherine Whiddon, Regional Vice President, as head of the company’s Railroad casualty business unit. She will lead the underwriting of all Commercial Railroad Liability, Force Account Liability, Railroad Protective Liability, Scenic Excursion Liability, Railroad General Liability, Contingent Railcar Liability, Follow Form Excess Liability and Auto Liability.

“Arch has established itself as a major market in the Railroad underwriting community, and looks for continued profitable growth under the leadership of Cate Whiddon. She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to her new position.”

John S. Edack, Senior Executive Vice President, Casualty at Arch said, “Arch has established itself as a major market in the Railroad underwriting community, and looks for continued profitable growth under the leadership of Cate Whiddon. She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to her new position.”

Whiddon joined Arch in December of 2008 as the Regional Vice President of Railroads, responsible for the Central and Western regions of the business.

“As I assume the helm for Arch’s Railroad Department, I feel empowered by the creative and entrepreneurial spirit at Arch, and embrace the opportunity that I have been afforded. Railroads are a very vital part of our nation’s infrastructure and Arch’s commitment to this industry underscores that significance,” said Whiddon.

Prior to joining Arch, Whiddon enjoyed an eight-year career as Zonal Transportation Manager at AIG’s Lexington Insurance Company. Prior to that, Whiddon worked at Marsh USA, Inc. for 11 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility, including Vice President of Surface Transportation Placements. While at Marsh, she lead the placement efforts of high hazard surface transportation accounts, served as Marsh’s National Placement Coordinator for Railroads and was part of the company’s Transportation Industry Specialty unit, providing professional development and leadership on the nuances and intricacies of the railroad industry.

Whiddon has been a member of the American Shortline Regional Rail Association for over a decade and holds vendor affiliations with the Association of The American Public Transportation Association, the National Railroad Contractors Association and the Association of Private Railcar Owners.

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is a member of Arch Capital Group Ltd., a Bermuda-based company that provides insurance and reinsurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. For more information, visit www.archinsurance.com.