Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 13, 2009, the Company announced that Mr. Tom Hutton has joined its Board of Directors. A press release announcing his appointment is filed as exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Hutton's committee assignments and class designation have not been determined.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release ("Tom Hutton joins XL Capital Ltd Board of Directors") dated January 13, 2009.

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