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HDI Global makes board changes

David Hullin, a member of the board, overseas ASEAN affairs.

Dr. Barbara Klimaszewski-Blettner and Dr. Dirk Höring will join HDI Global SE's Board of Management beginning 1 April. 

Klimaszewski-Blettner will oversee business operations in Germany and global Claims Management, whilst Höring will serve as Chief Underwriting Officer for Property, Engineering, Marine portfolios, and HDI Risk Consulting.

Klimaszewski-Blettner, currently Managing Director overseeing the German business, has a track record of enhancing customer focus and driving cultural transformation at HDI Global. 

Höring, currently Head of International Programmes, brings extensive experience in insurance and strategic leadership to his new role.

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Claire McDonald, departing from the company, leaves behind a legacy of portfolio growth and international expansion. 

The board of management, effective 1 April, will include Dr. Edgar Puls (CEO), Ralph Beutter (Specialty), Dr. Mukadder Erdönmez (Third-party Liability, Cyber Insurance, Motor), Dr. Christian Hermelingmeier (CFO), Dr. Dirk Höring (Property, Engineering, Marine Insurance, HDI Risk Consulting), David Hullin (region Europe, Americas, Asean, South Africa, Middle East), Dr. Barbara Klimaszewski-Blettner (Claims Management, Germany), and Dr. Thomas Kuhnt (COO, IT, Group Accident).

These appointments are pending approval by BaFin, the German supervisory authority.

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