Leadership Changes at HDI Global Insurance Company
HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), a prominent player in the commercial and specialty lines insurance sector, has announced a strategic reorganization of its US casualty operations leadership. This initiative sees the appointment of Ed Wu as Vice President (VP) and US Casualty Lead, alongside Thomas Long, who will serve as VP and Admitted Casualty Lead.
With nearly thirty years of experience in commercial casualty, Ed Wu brings a wealth of expertise, particularly in primary and excess markets. His background spans multiple industry sectors including manufacturing, services, retail, wholesale trade, and hospitality. Wu holds specific prowess in construction, E&S lines, national accounts, and middle-market businesses.
In his new role, Wu will be based in Las Vegas and will report directly to Marco Hensel, the Chief Underwriting Officer at HGIC. He will take charge of overseeing the carrier’s casualty underwriting. Wu’s career is marked by successful leadership of nationwide teams and driving portfolio growth, all while maintaining rigorous underwriting standards.
Thomas Long, possessing over 35 years of industry experience, has held numerous senior underwriting and leadership roles across traditional and alternative risk markets. He will operate out of the company’s US headquarters in Chicago and will report to Wu.
Marco Hensel commented, “This enhanced structure positions us to better serve our clients and broker partners. Ed’s extensive experience in both retail and wholesale markets, combined with Tom’s proven expertise in admitted casualty, creates an exceptional leadership team that will drive our next phase of growth.”
Ed Wu expressed, “Our realigned organization ensures coordinated delivery of casualty solutions while maintaining specialized focus on each distribution channel. I look forward to working with our talented team to expand our market presence and deliver innovative solutions to our clients and trading partners.”
Thomas Long added, “By bringing together our retail and wholesale capabilities under unified leadership, we can deliver more innovative solutions that address the evolving challenges our clients face in today’s dynamic risk environment. This ultimately strengthens our position as a true Partner in Transformation.”
