Simon Hunt has been appointed CEO of HDI Global UK and Ireland with effect from 1 June 2026, having served as interim CEO following the departure of Stephanie Ogden in February 2026.
Ger Twomey will continue as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Hunt, who previously served as chief financial officer for the UK and Ireland, will serve as interim CEO from February 2026. During his interim leadership, HDI expanded its core businesses of accident and health, cyber, credit risk and energy while prioritizing underwriting discipline, service delivery and long-term relationships.
He joined the company in 2019 and has since held multiple leadership roles and supported company growth.
As CEO, Hunt will lead the UK and Ireland business in line with HDI Global’s Xcelerate29 strategy, focusing on targeted profitable growth across the property, casualty and specialty product lines.
Key priorities include continued investment in technology and data-driven capabilities, attracting and retaining talent, and delivering high-quality service solutions to brokers and clients.
By prioritizing excellence across the value chain, including further investment in claims and risk engineering, the company aims to promote proactive risk management, faster resolutions and deeper insights for clients and brokers.
Commenting on the news, David Hullin, member of the executive board of HDI Global, said: “Simon brings extensive market knowledge, strong financial expertise and clear strategic focus to the role.
“As interim CEO, he has provided stability and momentum to the UK and Ireland business in a demanding market environment. His appointment reflects our confidence in his leadership and our commitment to further strengthening HDI Global as a trusted partner in the transformation of brokers and clients in this important market.”
Hunter said: “I am proud and excited to take on the role of CEO on a permanent basis and continue to work with our talented teams across the business. In 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 to brokers and clients, and investment in our people, data and technology capabilities. We enable our partners to better understand, transfer and manage risk in an evolving world.”