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HDI Global appoints Chubb’s Fraser Galbraith as Senior Underwriter, Engineering
20th January 2026
HDI Global SE, an international insurer specialising in commercial and industrial clients, has announced the appointment of Fraser Galbraith as Senior Underwriter, Engineering, based in Dubai. Galbraith brings more than 12 years of engineering experience to his new role. He joins HDI Global from Chubb, where he served as Senior Construction ... Read the full article
HDI expands APAC presence with new representative office in Seoul
12th January 2026
Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global has expanded its Asia–Pacific footprint with the opening of a representative office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This new presence in one of Asia's major insurance markets allows HDI to enhance its relationships with local brokers, cedents, and clients. The Seoul office will operate with a ... Read the full article
There’s still ample growth opportunities: Aon re/insurance panel
16th October 2025
Speaking on a panel earlier today as part of global broker Aon's Reinsurance Renewal Season coverage, Rachel Turk, Chief Underwriting Officer at the specialist Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance marketplace, said that there's "plenty of growth opportunities around" as the market looks to stay ahead of volatility. Moderated by Molly Tully, Executive ... Read the full article
HDI Global names Bob van Alphen as Head of Engineering Underwriting
11th September 2025
HDI Global SE, part of the Talanx Group, has appointed Bob van Alphen to lead one of its two regionally structured Engineering Underwriting teams. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Hannover and will report to François Périquet, Global Head of Engineering. In his new role, van Alphen will manage ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints Fellipe Aguiar as Head of Energy & Power Underwriting U.S.
15th August 2025
HDI Global Insurance Company, the U.S. carrier of HDI Global SE, has appointed Fellipe Aguiar to the newly created role of Head of Energy & Power Underwriting U.S. for its cross-division Energy & Power Unit. Aguiar’s team will manage complex risks across downstream and midstream energy, chemicals, conventional power, and renewable ... Read the full article
HDI Global SE and Descartes Underwriting approved to offer parametric earthquake insurance in Japan
14th July 2025
HDI Global SE’s Japan branch, part of Germany-based insurer Talanx AG, has been approved by the Japanese Financial Services Agency to introduce a parametric earthquake insurance product to the Japanese market. To create this product, HDI Global worked with Descartes Underwriting SA (headquartered in Paris, France), a provider of parametric insurance ... Read the full article
HDI Global names Alexandrine Ajavon as General Manager Global Network Africa
18th June 2025
Commercial and specialty lines insurer HDI Global SE has announced the appointment of Alexandrine Ajavon as General Manager Global Network Africa, report to Martial Fuge, Head of Global Network at HDI Global. In her new role based in Paris, Ajavon will manage relationships with HDI Global’s network partners in Africa and support ... Read the full article
HDI Global posts improved CoR of 91.1% in Q1’25
22nd May 2025
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, reported an improved combined ratio of 91.1% for the first quarter of 2025, compared to 91.8% in the same period last year. The net insurance financial and investment result before currency effects rose slightly to EUR 49 million in Q1’25, compared to EUR ... Read the full article
Andrew Weare named Lead Underwriter Mining for HDI Global SE
30th April 2025
HDI Global SE, the Corporate & Specialty Division of the Talanx Group, has announced the appointment of Andrew Weare as new Lead Underwriter Mining, succeeding Matthew Johnson who is retiring. In his new role, Weare, who has been with HDI Global for more than seven years, will report directly to Rafael ... Read the full article
HDI Global SE’s financial strength rating upgraded to AA- by S&P Global Ratings
13th February 2025
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of HDI Global SE, Talanx Primary Insurance Group, and their subsidiaries from “A+” (Strong) to “AA-” (Very Strong), with a stable outlook. This positive adjustment also applies to the Talanx Primary Insurance Group, reflecting the consistent enhancement of HDI Global SE’s balance sheet ... Read the full article
HDI Global SE names Dr Schulte as Global Head of Marine
12th December 2024
Commercial and specialty lines insurer HDI Global has appointed Dr Carsten Schulte as the Global Head of Marine of its industrial insurer, HDI Global SE, effective January 1st, 2025. The company confirmed that Alexander Schlei will succeed Dr Schulte as Head of Technical & Strategic Services. The pair will report directly to ... Read the full article
Pasternak to succeed Hermelingmeier as CFO of HDI Global SE
8th November 2024
Industrial insurer HDI Global SE has appointed Dr. Stefan Pasternak, currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Munich Re subsidiary, Great Lakes Insurance SE, to succeed Dr. Christian Hermelingmeier as its new CFO. Hermelingmeier moves internally within the Talanx Group as CFO of Hannover Re, effective April 1st, 2025. Pasternak brings with ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints Melanie Windirsch Head of International Programmes
4th November 2024
Melanie Windirsch has been appointed the new Head of International Programmes (IP) at HDI Global SE. She succeeds Dr Dirk Höring, who held the position before being promoted to the HDI Global SE Executive Board in April. Dr Kuhnt, COO and CIO of HDI Global commented, "I am delighted to welcome Melanie ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints Ahn as CEO, Hong Kong, Lau becomes Director, APAC Network
19th September 2024
HDI Global SE Hong Kong, a subsidiary of industrial insurer HDI Global has appointed Michael Ahn as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective November 1st, 2024. Simultaneously, Daniel Lau moves to a new role as Director, Asia Pacific Network. Both the appointments are subject to regulatory approvals. Ahn is an industry ... Read the full article
HDI Global integrates GenAI, enhancing international programmes and driving digital innovation
11th September 2024
HDI Global SE, an industrial insurer, is set to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into its services within the International Programmes sector to enhance customer offerings. Following the successful trial of its in-house AI solution, HDI's specialists will be better equipped to meet the intricate demands of global business operations with ... Read the full article
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