​HDI Global UK and Ireland appoints new chief underwriting officer for long tail

HDI Global UK and Ireland has appointed Tom Potter as its new chief underwriting officer for long tail.

Potter steps into the role from his current position as director of liability, where he has helped shape the company’s liability underwriting strategy.

In his new role, which is effective from 1 February 2026, Potter will oversee the long tail underwriting strategy across liability, life sciences, motor fleet and cyber.

Experience

Prior to joining the firm in September 2025, Potter held senior underwriting leadership roles at Axa XL, most recently serving as global casualty underwriting manager for UK and Lloyd’s within the global chief underwriting office.

Over the past 15 years, he has built experience across casualty, environmental, construction and property underwriting.

In his new role, he will report directly to Simon Hunt, interim chief executive at HDI Global UK and Ireland.

Hunt has taken up the role due to Stephanie Ogden leaving the business on 31 January 2026.

Speaking about Potter, Hunt said: ”His promotion is testament to the impact he has already made within our underwriting organisation.

”His technical expertise, market insight and collaborative leadership will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our long-tail portfolio and strengthen our client and broker relationships as their partner in transformation.”