HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US subsidiary of HDI Global SE (HDI), has appointed 35-year industry veteran Thomas Long as US Casualty Lead.
In his new role, Long will be based out of the company’s US headquarters in Chicago, IL. He will report to Marco Hensel, Chief Underwriting Officer, HGIC.
He joins HDI Global Insurance from Arch Insurance Group, where he most recently served as Assistant Vice President – Construction.
Prior to Arch, he worked at QBE North America, where he served as a Lead Underwriter.
As US Casualty Lead, Long will oversee the development and execution of HDI’s US casualty strategy. He will also play a key role in helping drive growth across the industry.
Throughout his 35-year+ career, Long has served in a wide variety of senior underwriting and leadership positions and has extensive experience in both the traditional and alternative risk market sectors.
In addition, Long also has deep expertise in Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability, as well as group captives and other alternative risk structures. All of which will be highly pivotal towards HDI’s ongoing expansion of its casualty offerings.
Addressing his appointment, Long said: “I am excited to join HDI and work alongside such a talented team. I look forward to driving the company’s casualty capabilities and being a true Partner in Transformation for our clients by delivering value-driven solutions that meet their needs in today’s challenging environment.”
Hensel, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Thomas to our leadership team. His extensive experience in casualty underwriting and his vision for the future of the sector will strengthen HDI’s position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking comprehensive insurance solutions.”
