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HDI Global launches Climate Consulting to bolster business resilience
11th March 2025
Commercial and specialty lines insurer HDI Global has introduced Climate Consulting, a new service designed to help businesses assess and mitigate climate-related risks. This service allows companies to create targeted strategies to reduce their exposure to acute and chronic physical climate risks in specific locations. Climate Consulting helps businesses proactively respond to ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints Geoff Godwin as Chief Operating Officer
4th February 2025
Commercial and specialty lines insurer HDI Global has announced the appointment of Geoff Godwin as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 28, 2025. Godwin will join the Executive Team, reporting to Stephanie Ogden, Chief Executive Officer of HDI Global UK and Ireland. Ogden stated, “My ambition has always been to secure a strong, ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints Dan Sammons as Captives Manager to propel strategic growth
30th January 2025
HDI Global UK and Ireland, a provider of industrial and corporate insurance solutions, has appointed Dan Sammons as Captives Manager, effective 3 February 2025. Sammons joins the company from AIG, where he held multiple positions within the Alternative Risk Transfer and Captive Underwriting teams, most recently serving as Head of Alternative ... Read the full article
HDI Global Canada launches A&H division led by Michael Krem
17th January 2025
HDI Global SE has launched an Accident & Health (A&H) division in Canada, which will be led by Michael Krem. Krem joins HDI Global from AIG, where he served as Director of National Business Development for A&H, overseeing A&H distribution in Canada, managing broker and client relationships, and fostering strategic partnerships. Prior ... Read the full article
HDI Global names Hannah Brooke Head of Marine Cargo Underwriting for UK and Ireland
6th December 2024
Commercial and specialty lines insurer HDI Global has announced the appointment of Hannah Brooke as Head of Marine Cargo Underwriting for the UK and Ireland, effective from January 1, 2025. Reporting to Antonia Osborne, Director of Underwriting-Commercial, Brook will lead the growth strategy and set the strategic direction for HDI's Marine ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints François Périquet as Global Head of Engineering
5th December 2024
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has appointed François Périquet as its new Global Head of Engineering, effective February 1, 2025. Périquet succeeds Dieter Spaar, who is retiring after eight years in the role. He will report directly to Dr. Dirk Höring, Member of the Executive Board of HDI ... Read the full article
HDI Global hires Allianz’s Tom Major as Chief Claims Officer for UK & Ireland
19th November 2024
HDI Global has appointed Tom Major as Chief Claims Officer, UK and Ireland, effective from February 7, 2025, who will join the firm's Executive team, reporting to Stephanie Ogden, Chief Executive Officer, UK and Ireland. Major will join the organisation from Allianz, where he currently serves as UK Head of Claims ... Read the full article
HDI Global posts improved YoY combined ratio of 90.5% in 9M’24
18th November 2024
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has reported an improved year-over-year combined ratio of 90.5% from 92.7% for the first nine months of the year. The improvement was attributed to higher investment volumes and increased interest income, with the net insurance financial and investment result (excluding currency effects) rising ... Read the full article
Joly-Pottuz to lead HDI Global’s Alternative Risk Transfer division, HDI Enablers
23rd October 2024
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has reorganised the management of its HDI Enablers division appointing Eric Joly-Pottuz to manage the Paris-based Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) unit. Etienne de Varax, who managed the unit since its establishment in August 2022 with Joly-Pottuz as his deputy will retire at the ... Read the full article
Industry veteran Thomas Long joins HDI Global Insurance as US Casualty Lead
22nd October 2024
HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US subsidiary of HDI Global SE (HDI), has appointed 35-year industry veteran Thomas Long as US Casualty Lead. In his new role, Long will be based out of the company’s US headquarters in Chicago, IL. He will report to Marco Hensel, Chief Underwriting Officer, HGIC. He ... Read the full article
HDI Global names Philipp Glanz as new MD of HDI Risk Consulting
4th October 2024
HDI Global, the commercial and specialty lines insurer, has appointed Philipp Glanz as the new Managing Director (MD) of HDI Risk Consulting (HRC), effective as of October 1, 2024, where together with the current MD, Dr Jörg Ohlsen, he will focus going forward on strategic growth and improved services for ... Read the full article
HDI Global launches US Inland Marine unit led by Rebecca Molosky
18th September 2024
HDI Global Insurance Company, the US branch of the global commercial insurer HDI Global SE, has launched a new Inland Marine unit as part of its expansion of specialty products and services in the region. Rebecca Molosky will head the Inland Marine unit, reporting directly to Marco Hensel, Chief Underwriting Officer ... Read the full article
HDI Global unveils comprehensive energy unit, headed by Franz Adamczyk
18th September 2024
HDI Global, a provider of industrial insurance solutions, is addressing the rapid changes in the energy sector by creating a comprehensive Energy Unit, consolidating its expertise in managing energy-related risks. This move allows the company to support clients and broker partners navigating both general energy risks and those arising from or ... Read the full article
HDI Global Insurance launches new Life Sciences Solution with $10M Capacity
10th September 2024
HDI Global Insurance Company, the US branch of the global commercial insurer HDI Global SE, has announced the introduction of its new excess Life Sciences Liability policy. With coverage options of up to $10 million, this enhanced solution provides tailored protection for risks unique to the industry. It is designed for various ... Read the full article
Stephan Geis appointed Managing Director for Germany, HDI Global
4th September 2024
Industrial insurer HDI Global SE, part of the Talanx Group, has announced the appointment of Stephan Geis as the new Managing Director for Germany, effective November 1, 2024. In the role, he will report to Dr Barbara Klimaszewski-Blettner, member of the HDI Global Executive Board and Chief Claims Officer who will retain ... Read the full article
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