Global specialty and P&C re/insurer Canopius Group has announced the appointment of Olivia Brindle as Head of Sustainability.
In her new role, Brindle will report to Lindsay Astor, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy. She will lead Canopius’ sustainability initiatives, ensuring a cohesive strategy that advances the company’s role in promoting environmental and social resilience.
Brindle will also oversee the development and maintenance of sustainable underwriting guidelines and the promotion of new products. These efforts aim to help Canopius achieve its sustainability goals while expanding its influence across the insurance sector and broader society.
Astor expressed enthusiasm for Brindle’s appointment, stating, “Appointing Olivia to spearhead the next chapter of our sustainability strategy is a statement of intent. She brings exceptional credentials and is a genuine pioneer in the implementation of sustainability practices in insurance. Sustainability has always been a key strategic pillar for Canopius, and I’m delighted to welcome Olivia to the team.”
Brindle joins Canopius from The Fidelis Partnership, where she served as Head of Sustainability. Before that, she spent three years at Swiss Re, most recently as Senior Investor Relations Manager. She has also held roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, and Deloitte.
Commenting on her new role, Brindle said, “I’m delighted to join a company that takes sustainability seriously and is making it a genuine focus across the business. We are at a critical point in the evolution of the field – both as a company and as an industry – and I look forward to helping the team to deliver progress against a constantly evolving backdrop.”
