The latest results from HDI Global;
Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global delivered a robust first half of 2026, driven by disciplined underwriting, lower large loss payments, and an increased investment result. In the UK & Ireland, the branch continued to focus on excellence in core business, specialty expertise and targeted growth opportunities in a challenging trading environment. Highlights included the launch of the UK&I Energy & Power Hub and being recognised as Specialist Insurance Company of the Year at the British Insurance Awards. The branch also invested in data and AI capabilities to support its long-term growth ambitions. HDI Global UK & Ireland contributed to the positive overall result of the Germany-based multinational insurer belonging to the Talanx Group.
“The first half of 2026 has underlined both the resilience and ambition of our UK & Ireland business. We have made a positive start with our new Energy & Power Hub, continued to strengthen our Specialty proposition and seen strong external recognition for the expertise of our people, reflected in our growing thought leadership around captives and risk transfer. Our new brand campaign launch at Airmic, ‘Our People, Your Edge’ captured what differentiates us in the market: experienced teams, specialist insight and leading solutions for brokers and clients,” said Simon Hunt, CEO HDI Global UK & Ireland.
On a worldwide scale, HDI Global’s H1 insurance revenue remained stable due to currency effects and disciplined underwriting at EUR 5.0 (5.1) billion. The insurance service result rose 8 percent to EUR 465 (430) million. Large loss payments amounted to EUR 92 (142) million, undershooting the pro rata budget for the period, which was recognised in full, by EUR 209 million.
While NatCat losses remained below budget in the first half of the year, significant man-made losses continued across all industries. The combined ratio of HDI Global improved to 90.7 (91.6) percent. The net insurance financial and investment result before currency effects benefited from higher investment volumes and an increase in current interest income, climbing to EUR 169 (99) million. EBIT was stable at EUR 381 (377) million, while the division’s contribution to Group net income rose 7 percent to EUR 292 (274) million.
On the remainder of the year, Simon Hunt commented: “Trading conditions remain demanding, and we are focused on assessing risks carefully on a case-by-case basis, with underwriting profitability as our main objective. Our strategy Xcelerate29 gives us a clear strategic framework for the years ahead. We see continued opportunities for profitable growth in areas such as Cyber, Future of Health, multinational business and Specialty products, while further developing our Energy & Power capabilities and supporting clients as their Partner in Transformation.”
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