HDI Global Brings Ahn from SCOR as CEO of HK Branch; Amwins Global Risks promotes Abraham to CEO, succeeding Mathis, who is returning to the US

This edition of International People Moves details meetings at HDI Global and Amwins Global Risks.

A summary of these new hires follows here.

HDI Global Appoints SCOR’s Ahn as HK Branch CEO, Lau Named APAC Network Director

global HDI announced his appointment Michael Ahn as Chief Executive Officer of HDI Global SE Hong Kong. Ahn succeeds Daniel Lau who is moving into the new role of director of Asia Pacific Network.

Ahn brings more than 31 years of insurance industry experience to the leadership of HDI when he assumes the role on November 1, 2024.

Currently Head of Business Solutions Asia Pacific at SCOR, Ahn has a deep understanding of the Asia Pacific insurance market, including extensive experience in single risk commercial and specialty lines and discretionary reinsurance. He will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of the Hong Kong subsidiary and expanding the portfolio in the region.

Daniel Lauin the meantime, he is moving into the new role of Asia Pacific Network Director. He has 20 years of experience as the CEO of the Hong Kong branch and 30 years in the HDI group. As CEO, he built a successful business serving the insurance markets in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and South Korea. In his new role, Lau will bring his deep technical and local insurance knowledge to drive growth in international programs.

“These appointments are in line with our global HDI strategy for the region and Michael Ahn as CEO will bring fresh insights and truly drive our growth aspirations. As Asia Pacific Network Director, Daniel Lau will share our international Program leadership capability with his extensive networks,” commented Davide Hullinmember of the Executive Board of HDI Global SE, responsible for the region Europe (without Germany), Americas, Asean, South Africa and the Middle East.

“The Asia Pacific region is important to HDI Group and we are pleased with the opportunity to invest in local expertise,” added Hullin.

Stefan Feldmannhead of Asia Pacific HDI Global and managing director of HDI Global Australia and HDI Global Specialty Australia and New Zealand, expressed his gratitude to Lau “for his exceptional leadership and dedication during his tenure”.

“(Lau’s) tireless commitment has left a lasting impact on the company and we are incredibly grateful for his contributions. I am excited that Daniel will stay and continue to share his experiences and build our international program capacity,” continued Feldmann.

As always, the new appointment is subject to approval by the relevant local authorities.

HDI Global SE is the industrial lines division of the Talanx group. Approximately 5,000 employees in this division generated (gross) insurance revenues of approximately EUR 9.1 billion in 2023 (according to IFRS 17).

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Amwins Global Risks promotes Abraham to CEO, succeeding Mathis, who is returning to the US

Amwinsdistributor of specialty insurance products and services in Charlotte, NC, announced that Nick Abraham you will succeed Nathan Mathis as chief executive of Amwins Global Risks, the company’s London-based specialist distributor, effective January 1, 2025.

Abraham has been part of the Amwins Brokerage Division leadership team since joining Amwins in November 2021. Prior to his role with Amwins, Abraham held several senior management positions at Markel over a 17-year period.

Mathis, who has held several leadership positions in London for six years, including three as CEO, will rejoin the Charlotte-based leadership team and continue to focus on certain key growth initiatives of the company.

“Over the past 3 years, Nick has made a substantial impact in the brokerage division and truly embodies the Amwins servant leadership culture,” said Scott Purvianceexecutive director of Amwins Group Inc. “His carrier experience, combined with his knowledge of wholesale brokerage, make him the ideal choice to lead the continued expansion of our London operation.”

“Under Nate’s leadership, Amwins Global Risks has firmly established itself as Lloyd’s leading independent broker, representing over $3 billion in written premiums. We look forward to welcoming him back to Charlotte,” Purviance said.

In addition to Abraham’s transition to CEO, Mark Codywho is currently the Managing Director of Amwins Global Risks, will be appointed as Chairman. Cody has been leading Amwins Global Risks for 25 years and will work alongside Abraham. Cody will focus on priority activities including recruiting and operator/union relations.

James Drinkwater will continue in his role as Executive Chairman of Amwins Global Risks.

Amwins Global Risks is a specialist wholesale insurance and reinsurance broker serving UK and international clients and markets to place more than $3 billion annually in the London and global markets.

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