HDI Global Specialty SE unveils leadership appointment for Australia and NZ
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HDI Global Specialty SE unveils leadership appointment for Australia and NZ
Appointment aligns with company’s expansion within single risk sector
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By
Roxanne Libatique
HDI Global Specialty SE – Australia has appointed Paula Ritchie as the new head of single risk for both Australia and New Zealand, effective from March 11.
This appointment aligns with the HDI’s plans for growth within the single risk sector across the two countries, the company said.
Who is Paula Ritchie?
With an extensive background that spans over two and a half decades in the insurance industry, Ritchie joins HDI from her previous role as underwriting manager, executive assurance at Arch Insurance Australia. Her career history also includes notable positions at CGU and Berkley Insurance.
Responsibilities of head of single risk
Ritchie’s primary responsibilities will involve spearheading the development and expansion of HDI’s single risk business operations in Australia and New Zealand, following a period of notable success and growth for the company in these areas.
“I am very excited to have Paula join us in this key new role of head of single risk, and it certainly reflects the confidence we have in Paula to make a positive and proactive contribution to our activities,” said Mark Fleiser, managing director of HDI Global Specialty – Australia. “This strategic local appointment underlines our commitment to growing our role in speciality lines in the region.”
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