HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has announced the appointment of Georgina Smart as Head of Global Risk Bloodstock & Equine, based in London.
The executive brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having previously served as equine specialist at Ashby Underwriting, where she previously held a senior underwriting role.
Prior to that, she was Head of Equine for Tokio Marine Kiln, and Equine Class Underwriter at Catlin Underwriting Agencies.
“Bloodstock and equine is a highly specialised line of business,” said Rafael Rebitzky, Chief Underwriting Officer for HDI Global Specialty. “I am delighted to welcome Georgina to HDI to help drive our global underwriting and distribution strategy with the goal of delivering a strong proposition to our clients and business partners across our core markets and potential new ones.”
HDI’s UK and Ireland bloodstock team, led by Cathy Olive, Underwriting Manager – Equine & Bloodstock Lead UK, is part of the global Bloodstock & Equine hub.
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