HDI Global Appoints David Wilson as Global Head of Claims for Energy & Power Unit
HDI Global has appointed David Wilson as the global head of claims for its Energy & Power unit, effective March 1. This newly created role aims to align claims operations with underwriting and risk functions across the insurer's portfolio. Wilson, previously at Allianz, will oversee claims activities globally and report to Roman Felten. The appointment comes amid a bifurcated energy insurance market, with significant losses in US refining and a noted opportunity of US$26 billion in clean energy.
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HDI Global has appointed David Wilson as the global head of claims for its Energy & Power unit, effective March 1. This role aims to align claims operations more closely with underwriting and risk functions.
Wilson, joining from Allianz, will manage claims activities and report to Roman Felten. The energy insurance market is currently bifurcated, with property rates declining while casualty lines face rising pricing pressures, especially in US jurisdictions.
Swiss Re has identified a US$26 billion opportunity in clean energy. HDI Global is active in this sector, providing coverage for geothermal projects and utilizing AI in wind turbine monitoring. This appointment follows a leadership refresh in the unit, with Mark Mackay now leading energy & power.
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