The latest senior appointments news from HDI Global UK and Ireland;
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland, will leave the business on 31 January 2026 to pursue new opportunities beyond HDI Global. The company thanks Stephanie for her outstanding contribution in shaping the UK & Ireland business and its leadership team, ensuring broker partners and clients remain at the heart of a cohesive business proposition. The company wishes her every success in the future.
Effective 1 February 2026, Simon Hunt, currently CFO, will assume the role of interim CEO, subject to regulatory approval. Hunt brings extensive financial expertise and proven leadership across insurance operations. Since joining HDI Global in 2019, he has worked across Corporate and Specialty and previously ensured continuity as Managing Director during Stephanie Ogden’s maternity leave. Alongside Simon Hunt’s appointment, Ger Twomey will step in as interim Chief Financial Officer, taking responsibility for Finance and Risk, subject to regulatory approval.
“Steph has made a significant contribution to our UK & Ireland business and successfully delivered on our local strategy, strengthening our market position and client relationships. We wish her all the best for the future. We are pleased to appoint Simon Hunt as interim CEO to ensure continuity and maintain our strategic focus for our clients and broker partners. We are also appointing Ger Twomey as interim CFO, an experienced leader with strong track records across finance and risk,” says David Hullin, member of the HDI Global Executive Board.
Simon Hunt, interim CEO, HDI Global UK & Ireland, adds: “I’m honoured to take on the interim CEO role and continue the great work HDI is doing in the UK and Ireland, working alongside our talented team here. Our priorities remain clear: disciplined underwriting, excellent service and close collaboration as the partner in transformation for our brokers and clients.”
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