Specialty insurer expands London market energy and power capabilities

Corporate and speciality insurer HDI Global is expanding its presence in the London energy and power market, with the aim of becoming a “recognised lead market for brokers and clients”.

The firm has announced a “build out” of its underwriting, claims and risk engineering capabilities, while adding to its team with a series of senior hires.

Industry veteran Matthew Bond was appointed head of energy and power in March 2026. He will be joined by new appointee Dave Wilson, who takes on the role of global head of energy claims, as well as Ferhat Aclan, who joins the department’s underwriting team from the firm’s Hanover office.

HDI said the expanded team will support a “comprehensive energy and power proposition spanning upstream, midstream and downstream energy, conventional and renewable power generation, as well as associated construction risks”.

The firm stated it intends for the London market to act as a key pillar of its energy and power expansion, while continuing to manage hubs in Singapore, Dubai and Houston.

Visibility and accessibility

Bond said: “We are bringing together HDI’s long-established global energy and power expertise into a more visible and accessible London platform.

“Our ambition is to be a meaningful and long-term partner in transformation – by investing in underwriting, claims and risk engineering, we are building a proposition that goes beyond capacity and delivers real value to brokers and clients.”

Simon Hunt, interim chief executive at HDI Global UK and Ireland, added: “Expanding our energy and power presence in London is a key strategic priority for HDI.

“The investments we are making in talent and capability demonstrate our intent to support brokers with high-quality lead market capacity and technical expertise.”