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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
Talanx expands Mexican operations through 20-year agreement with Afirme Grupo Financiero
12th May 2026
The Talanx Group, the parent company and majority shareholder of Hannover Re, has entered into a strategic 20-year bancassurance agreement with Afirme Grupo Financiero in Mexico to sell non-life and life products. This partnership with Afirme Grupo Financiero aims to allow Talanx to realise its strategic objectives by growing in motor, ... Read the full article
HDI Global’s revenue increases to €10.3bn in 2025
24th March 2026
Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global, part of the Talanx Group, has reported positive financial results for 2025, with insurance revenue increasing 5%, to €10.3 billion, after adjustment for currency effects. According to the insurer, the growth was primarily driven by new business and inflation-related price adjustments within existing business. Dr Edgar Puls, ... Read the full article
Mackay succeeds Adamczyk as HDI’s Global Head of Energy & Power
26th February 2026
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has announced the appointment of Mark Mackay as Global Head of Energy & Power, effective 1 March. Mackay will be succeeding Franz Adamczyk, who is stepping back from the role after decades of developing and expanding the Energy & Power portfolio in collaboration ... Read the full article
Tom Potter named HDI’s Chief Underwriting Officer – Long Tail
30th January 2026
HDI Global UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Tom Potter to the role of Chief Underwriting Officer – Long Tail, effective 1 February 2026. In his new role, Potter will oversee HDI’s UK and Ireland long-tail underwriting strategy across Liability, Life Sciences, Motor Fleet, and Cyber, further enhancing the ... Read the full article
Falcon promotes John Merchant to CUO
27th January 2026
Falcon Risk Services, a wholly owned managing general agent (MGA) of HDI Global SE, has promoted John Merchant to Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective January 1st, 2026. Merchant was the first employee to join Falcon in October 2021, and the firm says that he has since been instrumental in the MGA's ... Read the full article
HDI Global Canada to accelerate marine growth under Michael Wright’s leadership
16th January 2026
HDI Global Canada has strengthened its marine proposition under Michael Wright’s leadership, who joined the Corporate & Specialty insurer in 2025 as Head of Marine for Canada. Leveraging decades of experience and a strong brokering background, the firm says that he has propelled the division forward with an innovative approach, setting ... 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
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
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
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
Georgina Smart named HDI Head of Global Risk Bloodstock & Equine
16th October 2025
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has announced the appointment of Georgina Smart as Head of Global Risk Bloodstock & Equine, based in London. Smart will lead the insurer’s bloodstock and equine underwriting and distribution strategy across international markets and the US. The executive brings a wealth of experience to ... Read the full article
HDI Global deploys advanced digital tool to transform nat cat risk analysis
6th October 2025
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has announced the roll out of HDI ARGOS 4.0 (Accumulation Risk Geospatial Online System), an advanced digital risk management service for its clients. This NatCat assessment tool, created in response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural catastrophes driven by climate change, ... Read the full article
HDI UK&I announces executive underwriting appointments
2nd October 2025
HDI UK & Ireland has announced a number of executive appointments across its underwriting functions, effective 1st October 2025. Kate Sutcliffe, formerly HDI’s UK and Ireland Director of Property, has been appointed Chief Underwriting Officer – Short Tail. In this expanded role, Sutcliffe will oversee underwriting for Property, Marine, Engineering, Risk Engineering, ... Read the full article
Wegener succeeds Wölbern as Head of Investment Management at HDI Global SE
26th June 2025
Commercial and specialty lines insurer HDI Global SE has announced the appointment of Dr Christian Wegener as Head of Investment Management. Wegener is succeeding Thorsten Wölbern, who is moving to new challenges within the company after 15 years in the role. In his new role, Wegener has been tasked with further optimising ... Read the full article
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