HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US subsidiary of international corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global SE (HDI), has introduced a new environmental liability product line.
The launch is aimed at expanding HDI’s footprint in the US environmental insurance market, addressing growing demand for comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk solutions, according to Insurance Business Mag.
The product will offer coverage designed to help businesses manage the financial risks associated with environmental incidents.
This includes liabilities stemming from pollution, environmental damage, and regulatory compliance, providing clients with greater resilience against evolving environmental challenges.
As part of the rollout, Lindsay Judd, who joins as the lead underwriter, will oversee the development and expansion of the product line across the United States.
Judd brings more than 15 years of experience in environmental insurance, having held senior underwriting roles at several global insurers. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she will report to Ed Wu, US casualty lead for HGIC, and Mark Appleton, head of liability global.
HDI stated that Judd’s appointment aligns with the company’s broader strategy of providing specialised ESG risk solutions to clients and brokers worldwide.
In November, HDI Global also announced an expansion of its environmental liability insurance, incorporating social and governance coverage to address evolving ESG risks and increasing regulatory demands.
Planned for rollout this year, this expanded coverage supports clients in managing costs associated with social risks (S-criteria) and crisis management expenses linked to governance issues (G-criteria). HDI Global’s ESG risk solutions team, a group of 17 experts operating locally and globally, will lead these efforts, with Appleton also at the helm.
Marco Hensel, chief underwriting officer at HGIC, said, “The expansion reflects HDI’s efforts to diversify its portfolio and support businesses in implementing tailored insurance solutions.”
Outside of its ESG initiatives, HDI Global also recently announced the appointment of Dr Carsten Schulte as its new global head of marine. Schulte, who led the creation and development of the technical and strategic services division over the past two years, brings extensive experience in underwriting and portfolio management.
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