CHICAGO, September 18, 2025 — HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the U.S. carrier of international Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI), today announced the appointment of Bruce Griffin to head of casualty. Griffin, who previously served as Chief Underwriting Officer US Casualty at Everest Insurance and developed its excess casualty division, brings more than 30 years of deep underwriting and strategic leadership experience to the role. He will report to Marco Hensel, CUO of HGIC.
In his new role, Griffin will oversee all aspects of HGIC‘s casualty business, including strategy, underwriting, portfolio management, and product development. His responsibilities will span both primary and excess casualty lines, with a focus on profitable growth, technical discipline, and alignment with HGIC’s broader underwriting and distribution priorities.
In announcing Griffin’s appointment, Hensel stated: ”Bruce is an accomplished industry leader. His ability to build robust teams across major geographic and industry sectors, combined with his global distribution network, make him the ideal choice to lead the ongoing transformation of our U.S. casualty portfolio. I look forward to working with him as we continue to deliver on providing specialized insurance solutions and exceptional service to our business partners across the region.”
Griffin who will be based out of HGIC’s headquarters in Chicago, IL said: “It’s an exciting time to join HDI, as we continue to advance our domestic footprint. With the experience and underwriting acumen of the team, combined with HDI’s international network, I look forward to leading initiatives that meet the requirements of our clients and solidifying our name in the casualty space by fostering new and existing long-term partnerships.”