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 firm’s technical capability and strengthening alignment with its broader underwriting leadership structure.
Potter will report directly to Simon Hunt, interim Chief Executive Officer HDI Global UK & Ireland, who commented: Tom’s promotion is testament to the impact he has already made within our underwriting organisation.
“His technical expertise, market insight, and collaborative leadership will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our long-tail portfolio and strengthen our client and broker relationships as their partner in transformation.”
Potter is stepping into his new role from his current position as Director of Liability, where he has been instrumental in developing the company’s liability underwriting strategy.
His extensive 15-year career encompasses significant experience in Casualty, Environmental, Construction, and Property underwriting.
Before joining HDI in September 2025, Potter held senior underwriting leadership positions at AXA XL. Most recently, he served as Global Casualty Underwriting Manager for UK & Lloyd’s within the Global Chief Underwriting Office.
