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Simon Hunt appointed CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland
3rd June 2026
Simon Hunt has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of HDI Global UK & Ireland, effective 1 June 2026, after serving as interim CEO since February 2026 following the departure of Stephanie Ogden. Ger Twomey is set to continue as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Hunt, who previously was CFO for the ... Read the full article
HDI Global names new Head of Liability Global Risk as leadership transition confirmed
28th May 2026
HDI Global, a corporate and specialty insurer within the Talanx Group, has announced the appointment of Kai Schulte-Schrepping as its new Head of Liability Global Risk, effective 1 July. The move forms part of an internal leadership transition, with continued focus on strengthening both the global Liability portfolio and the US ... Read the full article
Disciplined underwriting drives HDI Global’s Q1’26 income up 8% as CoR improves
20th May 2026
Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global has disclosed its Q1 2026 results, reporting that net income rose by 8% to €152 million, while its combined ratio improved to 91%, in line with the expectation of a full-year figure below 92%. According to HDI Global, the main drivers behind these results were ... Read the full article
Thomas Kropp succeeds Dr. Thomas Kuhnt as HDI Global COO/CIO
20th May 2026
HDI Global, the corporate and specialty insurance division of Germany-based Talanx Group, has announced the appointment of Thomas Kropp as COO/CIO, who will be succeeding Dr. Thomas Kuhnt. According to the announcement, Dr. Kuhnt will step down from the Executive Board on 30 June 2026 at his own request and following ... Read the full article
HDI Global partners with mea Platform to expand AI-driven input management across underwriting and claims
13th May 2026
HDI Global, the corporate and specialty insurance division of Germany-based Talanx Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with mea Platform, an insurance-focused artificial intelligence technology provider, to strengthen AI-driven input management across its worldwide underwriting and claims functions. Under the agreement, HDI Global will use mea Platform’s technology to create ... Read the full article
HDI Global names Philip Beblo as new Global Head of Property Underwriting
14th April 2026
HDI Global, a Germany-based corporate and specialty insurer and part of the Talanx Group, has appointed Philip Beblo as Head of Property Underwriting, effective 1 May 2026. He will take on global responsibility for the company’s Property Local Risk business, with a responsibility to further develop the portfolio and support its ... Read the full article
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
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