Brooklyn Underwriting director David Porteous has announced his resignation, about a year after XL Catlin acquired the business.

He has been with the specialist underwriting agency and Lloyd’s coverholder since January 2011 and spent the past four years as director.

XL Catlin’s CEO Asia-Pacific Craig Langham says Mr Porteous will remain in the role while the management structure is reviewed, to ensure a smooth transition.

“David has guided the business and developed it into a multi-award-winning and nationally recognised underwriting agency,” Mr Langham said.