Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI) today announced the appointment of Jill Salmon as Head of Cyber Underwriting at HDI Global US.
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Jill Salmon, Head of Cyber Underwriting at HDI Global US
In her new role, Salmon will play a key part in advancing HDI’s underwriting platform, enhancing the value delivered to clients and broker partners through high-quality, technically driven, and reliable insurance solutions.
Salmon brings significant experience in cyber underwriting and a strong track record of building high-performing teams, developing innovative solutions, and driving sustainable, profitable growth in the US market.
“We are very pleased to welcome Jill to HDI,” said Marco Hensel, Chief Underwriting Officer and Senior Vice President. “Her deep expertise in the cyber space, proven leadership, and strong market presence will further enhance our capabilities as we continue to focus on underwriting excellence and disciplined growth in the US market while acting as our clients’ and brokers’ preferred partner in transformation.”
Most recently, Salmon served as Head of Professional Liability with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance responsible for the Cyber and E&O portfolio. Prior to her 12 years spent at BHSI, she has held positions with Lexington, Catlin and CNA.
“I am thrilled to join HDI Global and excited to lead the continued development of the cyber business,” said Jill Salmon, Head of Cyber Underwriting, HDI Global US. “The cyber market continues to evolve rapidly, creating significant opportunity for growth and innovation. I look forward to strengthening our market presence, deepening relationships across the market, and working with the team to establish a leading cyber platform.”
Meike Raddatz, Head of Cyber at HDI Global, added: “Jill’s appointment marks an important step in the continued growth of our Cyber business in the US market. I am excited to have her on board and am confident that her leadership, expertise, and vision will help take HDI’s Cyber offering in the US to the next level while further strengthening our global Cyber platform.”
Learn more about HDI Global US:
https://www.hdi.global/en-us/about-us/locations-contacts/america/united-states/contacts/
About HDI Global (HDI)
As a Corporate & Specialty lines insurer, HDI Global (HDI) meets the needs of SMEs, industrial companies, middle market and corporate clients with insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements. In addition to HDI’s prominent position in the German and broader European market, the company has access to its own worldwide HDI Global Network covering more than 200 countries and territories through its own HDI foreign branch offices, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and network partners. Acting as the Partner in Transformation, HDI Global leads roughly 5,400 International Programs and offers its multinational client’s compliant coverage worldwide.
HDI Global is comprised of all risk carriers, that represent the Corporate & Specialty Division of the Talanx Group and has been a leading insurer for several decades. More than 5,500 employees in this division generated insurance revenue (gross) of approx. EUR 10.3 billion in the year 2025 (according to IFRS 17).
In the United States, HDI operates through its three (3) wholly owned subsidiaries, HDI Global Insurance Company, a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL and licensed in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, HDI Global Select Insurance Company, a commercial property and casualty insurer licensed in Washington D.C., and in all US states with the exception of Rhode Island, and HDI Specialty Insurance Company, an Illinois domestic surplus lines insurer who provides both primary and excess coverage to specialized industries and is also authorized to write business nationwide.
The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has given the Talanx Primary Group a financial strength rating of AA-/stable (very strong) and AM Best has assigned the rating of A+ (superior). Talanx AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
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