HDI Global appoints Simon Hunt as CEO of UK & Ireland Business

London - Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI) announces the appointment of Simon Hunt as Chief Executive Officer of HDI Global UK & Ireland, effective 1 June 2026. Ger Twomey will continue as interim CFO.

Simon Hunt has served as interim CEO since February, following the departure of former CEO Stephanie Ogden. He previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer for the UK & Ireland business. Since joining HDI Global in 2019, Hunt has held several senior leadership roles across the business and has played a key role in supporting the company's growth. During the interim period under Hunt's leadership, HDI has continued to deliver growth across core business lines, including Accident & Health, Cyber, Credit Risk, and Energy, while maintaining a strong focus on underwriting discipline, operational development, service delivery, and long-term broker and client relationships.

As CEO, Hunt will proceed to lead the UK & Ireland business in line with HDI Global's Xcelerate29 strategy, with a focus on targeted, profitable growth in property, casualty and specialty lines. Key priorities include ongoing investments in technology and data-driven capabilities, the attraction and retention of talent, and the delivery of high-quality service solutions for brokers and clients. An emphasis on excellence across the entire value chain, including further investments in claims and risk engineering, will support active risk management, faster resolution, and deeper insights for clients and brokers.

David Hullin, Member of the Executive Board at HDI Global, said: "Simon brings extensive market knowledge, strong financial expertise, and a clear strategic focus to the role. As interim CEO, he has provided stability and momentum for the UK & Ireland business in a demanding market environment. His appointment reflects our confidence in his leadership and our commitment to further strengthening HDI Global's position as a trusted partner in transformation for brokers and clients in this important market."

Simon Hunt, CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland, added: "I'm proud and excited to step into the role of CEO permanently and continue working alongside our talented teams across the business. Over recent months, we have demonstrated the strength of our underwriting expertise, service proposition, and collaborative culture in a challenging market environment. Our priorities and focus remain clear: disciplined and profitable growth, consistent delivery for brokers and clients, and investment in our people, data, and technology capabilities. We enable our partners to better understand, transfer, and manage risks in a continually evolving world."