US-based independent reinsurance broker, the Holborn Corporation has announced the appointment of Frederic Gindraux as Senior Vice President, Claims Advisory.
Based in New York, Gindraux will collaborate with Holborn’s clients, client-facing teams, and account servicing department to offer cutting-edge technical and analytical guidance on claims-related matters.
Additionally, Gindraux will participate in routine issues like client claim audits, actively contributing to the team’s efforts.
The executive will be reporting to Frank Harrison, Holborn’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, who commented: “We are delighted to bring someone with Fred’s extensive industry experience aboard Holborn. Claims advisory is a critical service Holborn provides, and Fred is the perfect individual to take on this role.”
Gindraux brings over four decades of re/insurance industry claims-related experience to Holborn, and is joining the company following around thirty years at Swiss Re, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President.
As SVP, Gindraux was responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of mass torts and emerging risks on excess casualty within its Global Claims Unit, as well as serving as interim Head of Claims for its EMEA region.
He has also served as President of The International Association of Claim Professionals (IACP), and on the Board of Directors of the North American Specialty Group, as well as many years as an IACP Board Member.
Notably, Gindraux has twice served as Chair of the Reinsurance of America Claim Committee.
Additionally, before joining Swiss Re, Gindraux worked in various claim-related capacities with Cigna Re, AIG, Reliance National Insurance, American Re and Liberty Mutual.
Commenting on his appointment Gindraux said: “Client service, from origination to actively managing each client’s unique portfolio, is at the forefront of Holborn’s philosophy. This has clearly earned the company an unparalleled reputation as a service leader in our industry.
“I am excited to be joining this team and being a part of the future of Holborn. I am also looking forward to bringing my skills and broad experience to the Holborn family and contributing to being a trusted resource for each or our clients.”
