Westfield Specialty, a global specialty insurance carrier, has continued its European growth strategy by expanding its reach into the Nordic region with the appointment of Nicole Victoria Preis as Head of Distribution, Nordics.
Preis will report directly to Cornelia Roskau, CEO of Westfield Specialty International (Europe) S.A., with a matrix reporting line to Sarah McNally, Head of Distribution International.
In her new role, she will lead Westfield Specialty’s distribution strategy across the Nordics, developing relationships with brokers and partners while supporting the delivery of the business’ specialty insurance proposition to clients across the region.
Preis brings more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. She joins Westfield Specialty from AIG, where she most recently served as Senior Client & Broker Engagement Director, Nordics.
Prior to that, she served as a Client Executive at Marsh McLennan and held roles at Söderberg & Partners, Aon and Topdanmark.
The expansion into the Nordics follows the establishment of Westfield Specialty’s European company market platform in Luxembourg in 2025, enabling the business to write risks on company paper alongside its existing capacity through Lloyd’s Syndicate 1200.
Roskau said, “Expanding our reach into the Nordics is an important step in our European growth strategy, and Nicole’s appointment gives us an opportunity to build strong local relationships on the ground as we expand our offering across Europe and outside the Lloyd’s market.
“Nicole has extensive experience working with brokers and clients across the Nordic market. Her expertise will be invaluable as we build our regional presence, continuing to provide brokers and clients with greater choice and flexibility.”
Preis commented, “I am delighted to join Westfield Specialty at such an exciting point in its European expansion. The company’s extensive specialist underwriting expertise creates a compelling proposition for the Nordic market and a strong opportunity to bring greater choice and specialist capabilities to brokers and clients across the region.
“I look forward to working closely with brokers and colleagues across the business to build enduring partnerships and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients throughout the region.”
