HDI Global US announces creation of new Environmental Liability product line
HDI Global Insurance Company, the US subsidiary of international Corporate & Specialty Insurer, HDI Global SE, announced the creation of a new Environmental Liability product line, headed by lead underwriter Lindsay Judd.
In her new role, Judd will lead the rollout and development of HDI’s Environmental Liability product line in the United States, following on from its successful growth in Europe. With more than 15 years of experience in environmental insurance, Judd has held senior underwriting positions at several global insurance firms, having demonstrated a passion for sustainability and a dedication to crafting innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive. Her appointment supports HDI’s broader strategy, to offer comprehensive, tailor-made Environmental Liability coverage to clients and brokers worldwide as part of HDI’s specialized ESG Risk Solutions Team.
Judd will operate out of the San Francisco Bay Area with countrywide responsibilities and will report into Ed Wu, US Casualty Lead for HGIC, and Mark Appleton, Head of Liability Global.
“As HDI continues to diversify its portfolio and support leading businesses in adopting innovative insurance solutions, our tailor-made Environmental Liability product line offers comprehensive environmental coverage that allows our clients to focus on their core operations. Lindsay’s expertise in managing international placements and assessing emerging environmental risk factors makes her the ideal person to develop this new coverage line.” – Marco Hensel, Chief Underwriting Officer, HGIC.
“I’m thrilled to join the talented team at HDI as we launch a cutting-edge environmental product line for US and global customers. Together, we’ll introduce the first-ever full-spectrum ESG product providing our customers with innovative solutions that drive both environmental responsibility and business growth. Being the preferred Partner in Transformation to our clients is exactly the kind of vision I’ve been passionate about – one that will create a meaningful impact on our industry and beyond.” – Lindsay Judd.
