HDI Global appoints new managing director for Singapore

HDI Global SE is to appoint Alex Tarantino as managing director HDI Global SE Singapore, following the retirement of Graham Silton at the end of June 2024. Tarantino is currently regional underwriting manager liability and cyber Asia Pacific, and will continue in his current role until he moves to Singapore as managing director, Singapore and Asia Pacific liability head from 1 July 2024. David Hullin, board member of HDI Global responsible for the international markets, says: “We’re delighted to see this transition of strong leadership from Graham Silton, who has built a dedicated team and business for our Singapore office, on to Alex Tarantino, who we entrust to continue to grow our brand and become a leading corporate insurer in the region.” “Alex is a highly experienced underwriter with strong technical expertise in steering profitable portfolio growth,” said Stefan Feldmann, head of HDI Global Asia Pacific and managing director HDI Global Australia. “Since joining HDI in 2019, Alex has overseen our liability expansion nationally across Australia, while building a talented team to provide market leading solutions. In addition, he has already been providing oversight to the Asia-Pacific region, where he will continue to focus on strengthening the brand across all lines. With a global perspective, Alex has a keen understanding of the needs and drivers within local markets that will underpin our ambition to be a reliable partner in the transformation of our broker, ceding partners and clients in the Asia Pacific.” Silton joined HDI Global SE Australia in May 2015 and successfully grew the property portfolio in Australia before being appointed as managing director for Singapore in 2017. HDI said that since then, Silton has played a pivotal role in transforming the reputation of the Singapore branch office and developing a strong following in the marketplace. “Graham is an outstanding leader who has made a significant contribution to our business first here in Australia and over the last seven years as a leader in Singapore, expanding our HDI reach in the growth regions of the ASEAN”, said Feldmann. “Graham’s dedication to our staff, brokers, customers, and to ensuring financial success for HDI, has set a high standard for those who will follow in his footsteps. He will be missed by colleagues, who all have the deepest appreciation for the value he added to so many individuals and our larger business.” Andrew Cochrane has been appointed to lead liability in Australasia following Tarantino’s departure. Cochrane is currently liability underwriting manager, Northern Region. He joined HDI Global in 2019. “Andy has been central to leading our success in New South Wales and supporting the development of the Queensland liability portfolio for HDI in Australia. In addition to his strong technical knowledge, Andy embodies our relationship approach to looking after our brokers, with his own unique brand, that as a culture we try to encourage and share with our partners and clients,” said Feldmann. Hullin added: “I am very pleased that we have been able to fill these important leadership roles with our highly capable internal talents. The depth of talent in our team means we will continue to provide specialist underwriting expertise, meaningful capacity and tailored solutions for large complex risk including our international programme capabilities. I am very confident that we have experienced leaders in place to continue the successful work we have done in building a strong offering to our clients and brokers.”

HDI Global appoints new managing director for Singapore

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