HDI Global UK & Ireland (HDI) has announced the appointment of Matthew Bond as Head of Energy & Power, effective 2nd March 2026
In his new role, Bond will lead HDI’s Energy & Power portfolio across the UK and Ireland, focusing on further enhancing the firm’s proposition by combining specialist underwriting and engineering expertise within a cross-functional unit. He will report to Kate Sutcliffe, Chief Underwriting Officer – Short Tail, UK & Ireland.
Bond brings more than two decades of industry experience, with a strong track record in underwriting and engineering within the energy and power sector.
He joins HDI from AIG, where he most recently served as APAC Head of Energy & Construction, based in Singapore.
Prior to that, Bond was Portfolio Manager – Technical Property at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and also held roles at CNA Hardy and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance.
Sutcliffe commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Matt to HDI to lead our Energy & Power strategy across the region.
“Matt is a highly experienced leader in the sometimes complex Energy & Power sector. He brings a strong mix of underwriting and engineering expertise to drive the local strategy that supports our wider global ambition to be a long-term partner in transformation for energy and power clients.”
Simon Hunt, Chief Executive Officer of HDI UK & Ireland, said, “Matt’s appointment underlines our commitment to delivering underwriting and technical excellence to our Energy & Power brokers and clients. The sector is a key focus for us as we continue our drive for long-term, profitable growth.”
Mark Mackay, Global Head of Energy & Power, added, “I am excited that we have recruited an exceptional leader in the Energy and Power industry to head up our newly established Energy Hub in London. Under Matt’s leadership I am confident that our clients’ risk transfer needs will be exceeded as we build out our energy team in London.”
