HDI Global promotes for new UK and Ireland chief executive

HDI Global has appointed Simon Hunt as its new UK and Ireland chief executive.

Hunt has served as interim chief executive since February 2026, following the departure of former boss Stephanie Ogden. He will now take on the role on a permanent basis.

Since joining HDI Global in 2019, Hunt has held several senior leadership roles across the business and previously held the position of chief financial officer.

During the interim period under Hunt’s leadership, the insurer has continued to deliver growth across core business lines, including accident and health, cyber, credit risk and energy.

David Hullin, member of the executive board at HDI Global, said: “Hunt brings extensive market knowledge, strong financial expertise and a clear strategic focus to the role.

“As interim chief executive, he has provided stability and momentum for 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’s position as a trusted partner in transformation for brokers and clients in this important market.”

‘Exciting step’

As permanent chief executive, Hunt will proceed to lead the UK and Ireland business in line with HDI Global’s Xcelerate29 strategy, with a focus on targeted, profitable growth in property, casualty and specialty lines.

Hunt said: “I’m proud and excited to step into the role of chief executive 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.”