Relm Insurance, an insurer focused on emerging and innovative industries, has appointed Jay Virdi as Distribution Leader for North America (NA) of Relm US Insurance Solutions.
Additionally, Virdi ‘s remit includes developing strategic partnerships, expanding Relm’s reach into emerging markets, and fostering collaboration among underwriting, product, and distribution teams to deliver comprehensive, high-impact solutions for clients and brokers alike.
Most recently, he served as the Chief Sales Officer for Specialty Practices Group at HUB International, leading growth initiatives and product development across North America. Virdi built and scaled HUB’s Cannabis Specialty Practice into one of the industry’s leading brokerage platforms, leading over 300 professionals and serving over 1500 clients across the US and Canada.
Previously, he has held senior leadership roles at Burns & Wilcox and Aon, leading consulting and sales operations for strategic carrier clients, driving efficiency, data-led growth, and stronger partnerships between insurers and brokers.
Joseph Ziolkowski, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Relm Insurance, commented on the appointment, “Jay’s track record of building trusted partnerships and accelerating growth across specialty industries aligns perfectly with Relm’s mission to contribute to the building of the future by providing solutions for complex risks in emerging markets. His leadership will play a key role as we continue to expand our footprint and bring our differentiated approach to a broader network of partners.”
Virdi added, “Relm represents the next frontier in the evolution of specialty insurance. I’m thrilled to join a team that’s redefining how capacity and risk management intersect with innovation. Together, we’ll strengthen Relm’s distribution ecosystem, deepen broker relationships, and drive value for clients navigating new and complex industries.”
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