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HDI Global appoints David Wilson as Global Head of Claims Energy & Power
11th March 2026
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has announced the appointment of David Wilson to the newly created role of Global Head of Claims Energy & Power, effective 1st March 2026. Based in London, Wilson will work in a global capacity across HDI’s Energy & Power Unit. He will report ... Read the full article
HDI Global UK&I appoints Matthew Bond as Head of Energy & Power
4th March 2026
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 ... Read the full article
HDI Global plans to expand in NA, Southeast Asia & Middle East
19th February 2026
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has launched its new strategy for 2026 through 2029, “Xcelerate29”, targeted at selective international expansion and driving excellence in core business. The insurer will focus on expanding its specialty business across North America (NA), Southeast Asia and the Middle East, while further strengthening ... Read the full article
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
Simon Hunt to serve as HDI’s interim CEO, Ger Twomey named interim CFO
8th January 2026
HDI Global has appointed Simon Hunt, its current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for HDI Global UK & Ireland, as interim Chief Executive Officer, while Ger Twomey will serve as interim CFO. The two appointments are effective February 1st, 2026 and subject to regulatory approvals. These follow the departure of Stephanie Ogden, ... Read the full article
HDI Global names Yamasaki as MD and Legal Representative, Japan
6th January 2026
HDI Global, an international insurer specialising in commercial and industrial clients, has appointed Hiro Yamasaki as Managing Director and Legal Representative of its Japanese branch. The appointment aligns with the insurer's broader regional growth strategy, reinforcing its commitment to disciplined underwriting, sustainable growth, and strong partnerships with clients and brokers. The insurer ... Read the full article
HDI Global names Peter Schraa as Head of Marine, Singapore
8th December 2025
HDI Global, an international insurer specialising in commercial and industrial clients, has appointed Peter Schraa as its new Head of Marine in Singapore, effective December 1st, 2025. This appointment aligns with the insurer's ambitions to expand operations in Southeast Asia and further strengthens its foothold regionally. In his new role, Schraa will ... Read the full article
HDI Global introduces Cyquins and secures AWS cyber competency partner status
26th November 2025
HDI Global, an international insurer specialising in commercial and industrial clients, has introduced Cyquins, a new cyber insurance option designed for fast digital evaluation and tailored protection. With a focus on midmarket organisations, Cyquins adds a modern, tech-enabled pathway alongside HDI Global’s established cyber offerings. Clients keep full oversight of their ... Read the full article
HDI Global’s net income up 13% in 9M’25 and insurance revenue reaches €7.6bn
17th November 2025
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has announced continued growth in both revenue and net income for its 9-month results, totalling EUR 7.6 billion and EUR 409 million respectively. According to the insurer, the main drivers behind these positive results were growth in new business and inflation-related price adjustments. These ... Read the full article
Insurers as enablers of climate resilience through long-term partnerships: HDI Global
14th November 2025
Insurers can act as enablers of climate resilience through highly specialised natural catastrophe assessment tools and bespoke risk consulting, enhancing clients’ preparedness for future challenges, with long-term partnerships key to achieving this, according to Melanie Fischer, Natural Hazards and GIS/Data Analyst at HDI Global. Extreme weather events and natural catastrophes have ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints John Morrell as Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East
12th November 2025
Corporate & Specialty lines insurer HDI Global has announced the appointment of John Morrell as the new Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East, within its cross-divisional Energy & Power Unit, effective 1 December, 2025. Based in Dubai, Morrell will lead a dedicated team focused on managing complex risks across ... Read the full article
Human error causes 60% of cyber insurance incidents and businesses losing days of operations: HDI Global
10th November 2025
In its latest report, HDI Global, an international industrial insurer based in Hannover, analyses how companies can better manage cyber exposure and strengthen resilience. The report draws on the expertise of David Bartolini, Head of Cyber Risk Engineering Tech at HDI, who oversees the insurer’s global cyber risk engineering activities and ... Read the full article
HDI expands presence in British Columbia with Rutherford’s appointment
23rd October 2025
HDI Global Canada (HDI) has announced the appointment of Ian Rutherford as Head of Pacific Region, Executive Property Underwriter, based in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). In his new role, Rutherford will lead regional growth initiatives and broker engagement, working alongside HDI’s established local underwriting team in Vancouver. This structure highlights HDI's commitment ... Read the full article
HDI Global USA names Ralph Christy as New Engineering Lines & Construction Lead
13th October 2025
HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US subsidiary of international Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI), has named Ralph Christy as its new Engineering Lines & Construction Lead. Bringing more than 20 years of insurance experience, Christy will oversee growth initiatives and strengthen HDI’s presence in this strategic underwriting area. Christy’s ... Read the full article
HDI Global USA names Bruce Griffin as Head of Casualty
23rd September 2025
HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US arm of international Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI), has appointed Bruce Griffin as Head of Casualty. Griffin brings over 30 years of underwriting and leadership experience. Most recently, he was Chief Underwriting Officer for US Casualty at Everest Insurance, where he played ... Read the full article
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