Corporate and specialty lines insurer, HDI Global (HDI), in alignment with its new strategy, Xcelerate29, has appointed Bevan Greibesland as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Specialty Lines, and Bruce Griffin as CUO, Long Tail Lines, for HDI Global US.
Greibesland has served with HDI since March 2025, and is now responsible for the insurer’s Specialty Lines business, including Architects & Engineers, Equine, and Delegated Authority.
Additionally, she will further expand specialty capabilities in the US market, including Credit & Political Risk and other specialty products already offered through HDI’s global network, such as Aviation, Surety or Mining.
Griffin joined HDI in August 2025 and has over three decades of experience in commercial casualty insurance. As CUO of Long Tail Lines, he will focus on building a profitable and sustainable casualty portfolio across excess casualty, primary casualty, construction, environmental, life sciences, multinational business and cyber.
The insurer explained that both executives will play key roles in further expanding underwriting capabilities and delivering specialised solutions to brokers and clients, as it grows its US business.
The appointments follow the recently announced leadership and organisational changes at HDI Global US, including the appointment of Shadi Albert as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Dr. Mukadder Erdönmez, Member of the HDI Global SE Executive Board, responsible for Liability, Motor, Cyber and the US Market, commented, “The US is a key growth market for HDI Global and central to our Xcelerate29 strategy. As we continue to expand our presence in the United States, we are investing in the expertise and capabilities needed to deliver long-term value to our brokers and clients.
“Bevan and Bruce bring deep market knowledge and underwriting excellence that will further strengthen our Specialty and Casualty offerings and support our ambition to be the preferred Partner in Transformation for our clients.”
Greibesland added, “The US market presents significant opportunities for growth, and I am excited to help further expand HDI’s specialty capabilities and market presence. HDI combines underwriting excellence with a collaborative, client-focused approach and the strength of a truly global platform. We see significant opportunities to support clients with solutions that address increasingly complex risks.”
Griffin said, “HDI has a clear strategic vision for the US market and the financial strength to support long-term investment and growth. Our combination of local underwriting expertise and multinational capabilities is a powerful differentiator. Together with the team, my focus will be on building a disciplined and sustainable casualty portfolio that delivers long-term value for clients, brokers and business partners.”
