HDI Global expands ESG Risk Solutions with three leadership hires

HDI Global appointed three executives to its ESG Risk Solutions division as it looks to expand the product internationally. Chris Strong, formerly Environmental Practice Leader at WTW, joins as Head of ESG Risk Solutions. Thordis Jensen, previously at AON, becomes Head of ESG Risk Solutions International, while Ludovic Ruiller, who most recently led Environmental France at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, is named Head of ESG Solutions Europe.

The insurer first introduced its Environmental coverage globally in 2024 and is now adding Social and Governance extensions to the product, positioning itself as the first carrier to offer comprehensive ESG Third and First Party coverages worldwide.

“Sustainability and ESG risks in insurance solutions are no longer a niche concern — they are a boardroom imperative for corporations. At HDI Global, we act as our clients’ preferred Partner in Transformation, evolving beyond protection to become a catalyst for change. I am therefore more than happy to welcome Thordis, Chris and Ludovic. They will build a strong leadership team, enabling us to globally roll out our market-leading Social and Governance extensions to our Environmental coverage.” – Dr Mukadder ErdönmezMember of the HDI Global SE Executive Board, responsible for Liability, Cyber and Motor insurance.

“I’m really excited to be joining this brand new HDI team and can’t wait to help grow our presence as a global leader in ESG risk solutions. We’ll be working on innovative ESG products alongside the traditional environmental risk policies our clients rely on.” – Chris StrongHead of ESG Risk Solutions.

“The international expansion of our Environmental product, combined with the launch of our market-leading Social and Governance extensions, marks a major step forward for HDI Global, our clients, and broker partners. I am pleased to be part of this pioneering proposition.” – Ludovic RuillerHead of ESG Solutions Europe.

“I am thrilled to join HDI Global as a change-maker, leading efforts to help businesses shape a more sustainable future through ESG-driven underwriting and advisory strategies that align risk with responsibility. ESG is now at the heart of risk management, and HDI’s ESG coverage provides an approach that supports the industry substantially.” – Thordis JensenHead of ESG Risk Solutions International.