HDI Global gets new SG branch managing director

Alex Tarantino will take the role of managing director for the SG office, whilst Andrew Cochrane will take over his current role.

HDI Global SE has unveiled Alex Tarantino as its new managing director for HDI Global SE Singapore, whilst Graham Silton plans to retire by mid-year.

Andrew Cochrane will lead Liability in Australasia post-Tarantino's departure.

Tarantino, currently Regional Underwriting Manager Liability and Cyber Asia Pacific, will assume the role of managing director Singapore and Asia Pacific Liability Head from 1 July. 

With over two decades of international underwriting experience, Tarantino's move aligns with HDI's expansion plans in the Asia Pacific.

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HDI Global said Silton, with tenure since joining the company in 2015, has notably elevated the property portfolio and transformed the Singapore branch as its managing director since 2017.

Cochrane, presently Liability Underwriting Manager, Northern Region, will take over as Underwriting Manager Liability Australasia in Sydney starting January 2024. 

Cochrane, instrumental in HDI Global's liability growth in Australia, brings extensive experience since joining in 2019.